> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.nectir.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Create Your First AI Assistant
> Follow this comprehensive 5-part video series to create your first Group and AI Assistant in Nectir AI.
Watch these five videos to learn everything you need to know about creating and managing AI Assistants for your courses.
**New to Nectir AI?** This tutorial series is designed for first-time users. Each video builds on the previous one, so we recommend watching them in order for the best learning experience.
## Video 1: Understanding Nectir AI Workspaces
Learn the fundamentals of Nectir AI Workspaces and how they organize your educational content. This video covers the basic structure and navigation of your Workspace.
**What you'll learn:**
* How Workspaces organize Groups and Assistants in a hierarchical structure
* Understanding permission levels and creation rights for different user roles
* Basic navigation of the sidebar interface and chat area
* Accessing help resources, support features, and profile settings
Learn how to configure your Workspace and manage user access
## Video 2: Create First Group and Assistant
Walk through the process of creating your first Group and setting up a new AI Assistant. This video shows the initial setup process step-by-step.
**What you'll learn:**
* How to create a new Group and manage member access
* Understanding user permission levels (members, facilitators, owners)
* Different methods for inviting users to Groups (email invitation vs sharing links)
* Creating your first Assistant and basic general settings (avatar, name, description)
Create Groups and manage member access and permissions
Step-by-step guide to creating your first AI Assistant
## Video 3: Assistant Knowledge
Build your Assistant's knowledge foundation by uploading course materials and understanding how knowledge powers personalized responses. This is the **foundation** of your Assistant's ability to provide **tailored learning experiences** for your students.
**What you'll learn:**
* How to upload knowledge files and track processing status
* **Supported file types** including documents, images, audio, video, and code files
* Using **LMS import** to bulk upload course content from Canvas, Moodle, or D2L
**Key Knowledge Upload Best Practices:**
* Upload **complete documents** rather than fragments for better AI context
* Include **explicit examples** and case studies for pattern recognition
* Use **descriptive file names** that show content and purpose
Upload knowledge files, optimize AI performance, and manage your content library
Configure source transparency settings
## Video 4: Assistant Prompt & Knowledge Scope
Create your Assistant's personality and behavior through strategic prompt design and knowledge scope configuration. This is where you transform a generic AI into a **supportive learning companion** tailored to your students.
**What you'll learn:**
* **Identify support opportunities** - Understanding what specific help your students need most
* **Choose the right template** from options organized by category:
* **Academic Learning Support** (Course Assistant, Tutor, Learning Partner, Research Planning Coach)
* **Writing & Communication** (Writing Mentor, Professional Writing Coach)
* **Student Development** (Career Coach, College Advisor, Role Play Assistant)
* **Administrative** (Operations Assistant, Policies & Procedures)
* **Instructor Tools** (Lesson Planner, AI Assistant Creator)
* **Test extensively** with different student personas and edge cases
* **Create conversation paths** instead of restriction lists - guide positive interactions
* **Configure Knowledge Scope** (General, Topic, Document Only) based on your teaching goals
**Key Prompting Principles:**
* Focus on **what TO do** rather than what not to do
* Design **if-then scenarios** for different student responses
* **Test extensively** before students interact with your Assistant
* Create **custom prompts** using the AI Assistant Creator template
Create effective prompts with templates, testing, and conversation paths
Configure your Assistant's knowledge boundaries and access levels
## Video 5: Conversation Starters & Advanced Settings
Complete your Assistant with conversation starters, configure advanced settings, and learn ongoing management strategies. This video covers the finishing touches that make your Assistant user-friendly and effective.
**What you'll learn:**
* **Create conversation starters** with the 50-character limit in mind:
* Use **question starters** ("How can…," "What should…")
* Design **action prompts** ("Help with…," "Show how to…")
* Provide **complete questions** ready for students to use
* Focus on **planning prompts** for organization and preparation
* **Configure advanced settings** including AI model selection and temperature
**Advanced Configuration Options:**
* **AI Model Selection** - Choose between different AI models based on your needs
* **Temperature Settings** - Control response creativity and consistency
* **Web Search** - Allows your Assistant to search the internet in real-time
* **Source Citations** - Enable visibility into which knowledge files your Assistant references
* **Analytics Tracking** - Track usage patterns and popular topics
Create engaging conversation starters within the 50-character limit
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## Enhance Your Assistant
Ready to take your Assistant to the next level? Explore advanced configuration options and measure impact.
Configure AI models, temperature settings, and advanced options
Track usage patterns and optimize your Assistant
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