Nectir AI Assistants are your personalized learning companions, created by your instructors specifically for your courses and trained on your actual course materials.

Getting Started with Your AI Assistant

Via LMS

Access directly from your course page in Canvas, D2L, Moodle, or other LMS platforms

Via Email Invite

Check your email for an invitation from your instructor

Via Invite Link

Click on a shared invitation link provided by your instructor

For detailed instructions on each access method: Complete guide to accessing Nectir AI

How Your Assistant Can Help You

See It In Action

Watch how to interact with your Nectir AI Assistant

Why Choose Nectir AI

Unlike generic AI tools, Nectir AI is your dedicated academic partner, designed specifically to help you excel in your courses.

Your Personalized Learning Companion

Nectir AI enhances your learning because:

  • It’s Always Available: Access course-specific support 24/7, right within your learning platform
  • It’s Course-Specific: Trained on your actual syllabus, readings, and assignments to provide accurate, relevant guidance
  • It’s Designed by Your Instructors: Your professors helped create and customize Nectir AI to match their teaching style and course goals
  • It Builds Real Understanding: Guides you through concepts step-by-step instead of just giving answers
  • It Speaks Your Professor’s Language: Understands course expectations and grading criteria to help you meet academic standards
  • It’s Secure and Trusted: Your data stays private and your work maintains academic integrity

Important Limitations: Nectir AI can’t access the internet, complete assignments for you, see your grades, or access information not included in your course materials.

Nectir AI vs. Generic AI Tools

FeatureNectir AIGeneric AI Tools
Connected to your course materials
Understands your assignments
Designed specifically for learning
Proven academic results
Develops your thinking skills⚠️
Supports academic integrity⚠️
Encourages critical evaluation of information⚠️

Research-Backed Results

Students at Los Angeles Pacific University who used Nectir AI saw impressive improvements:

+20% GPA Increase

+13% Final Grades

+36% Motivation Boost

+13% Self-Efficacy

Source: OpenPraxis Journal

Tips for Getting the Most from Nectir AI

Be Specific & Clear

  • Name the topic exactly: Instead of “Help with math” try “Can you explain how to solve quadratic equations?”
  • Include assignment details: Mention specific requirements, page numbers, or due dates
  • Ask about one concept at a time: Break complex topics into smaller, focused questions

Add Context That Matters

  • Share your starting point: “I already understand X, but need help with Y”
  • Describe your specific confusion: “I don’t understand how mitosis relates to meiosis”
  • Mention your learning preferences: “I learn best with visual examples” or “Please explain step-by-step”
  • Reference course materials: “In the lecture on cell division” or “From our reading on cognitive theory”

Make It a Conversation

  • Ask follow-up questions: “Could you explain that part about X again differently?”
  • Request different formats: “Can you give me a real-world example of this concept?”
  • Check your understanding: “If I understand correctly, X happens because of Y?”

Take Your Learning Further

  • Connect the dots: Ask how concepts relate to previous topics or real-world applications
  • Check your understanding: Summarize key points in your own words and test yourself

💡 Key Takeaway: Remember: Nectir AI is your learning partner - the more thoughtfully you engage with it, the more you’ll get out of it!

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