How AI Tutor Pro Transforms Student Study Sessions

Finding effective and engaging study tools is crucial for student success. AI Tutor Pro is a free app that helps students learn by engaging in conversations with an AI chatbot: AI Tutor Pro is available for mobile and desktop via https://www.aitutorpro.ca/
Students can ask AI Tutor Pro questions on any topic, and the app will verify their answers. Students can also provide content for AI Tutor Pro to ask questions about. Keep reading to discover how it works, and how you can integrate it into your course.

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How can students use AI Tutor Pro?

• Learn any topic, anytime, anywhere
• Have open-ended conversations
• Check their knowledge and skills
• Select introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels
• Copy and paste notes, articles, or lecture transcripts

Check out the 1:41 minute video: An AI tutor, built on Microsoft AI, for every student

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How can you use it in your course? 
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You may want to use the "Check My Knowledge and Skills" feature similar to how I use it or you may find the "Grow My Knowledge and Skills" feature works better for you. In the "Grow My Knowledge or Skills" feature students are guided to a correct answer via prompts which fosters critical thinking and problem-solving for students. This feature helps prompt students if their answer is just I don't know. Here is a very basic example.

AI Tutor Pro: Welcome to AI Tutor Pro Grow Assistant. Let's dive into dividing two numbers! Can you tell me what numbers you would like to divide?

You: Divide 23 into 500

AI Tutor Pro: Alright! Let's start by thinking about how to set up this problem. Do you know how to express "23 into 500" as a division equation? What would it look like?

You: 500/23

AI Tutor Pro: Great! Yes, 500/23 is the correct setup. Now, what do you think the next step is to find the quotient?

You: I'm not sure.

AI Tutor Pro: That's okay! Let's break it down. What does it mean to divide 500 by 23? How can we find out how many times 23 fits into 500? What tool or method might you use? 

You: Guess how many times to multiply 23 by to be no greater than 500

AI Tutor Pro: Exactly! We can estimate how many times 23 fits into 500. Do you have an estimate for how many times 23 might fit into 500?

Limitations
AI Tutor Pro is not 100% reliable, especially for math questions. It shouldn't be used with private, sensitive, confidential, or personally identifiable information.

Privacy
AI Tutor Pro doesn't require a login, track users, or gather user data. It's compliant with the EU's General Data Protection Regulation and Canada's Consumer Privacy Protection Act.

Check how to use the ChatGPT-based AI Tutor (AITutorPro) to develop your knowledge and skills in this 8:53 minute video.

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How do I actually use AI Tutor Pro for my course?

I utilize AI Tutor Pro as a low-stakes (2-point) assignment. Students are provided with the following instructions:

1. Complete the guided notes or chapter review provided on Canvas and save the completed file.

2. Go to AI Tutor Pro​

3.. Click the link to "CHECK" your knowledge, that looks like this:

4. Click the 'My Content" link, that looks like this:

5. Click the "Choose File" button and "Upload" your completed file from step 1.

6. Be sure to click the "Upload" button after you choose the file- this should turn the file into text into the text box below.​

7. Check the Summary button and Choose your level. Recommended Undergraduate or Professional.

8. Now hit the "Start" button.

9. Answer at least 10 questions from the AI Tutor as best and as thoroughly as you can.​

10. After you've answered at least 10 questions, then you can click the copy button in the top right corner, it should look like this:

Answering 10 questions is the minimum, answering more will help you better learn the material.

11. Now return to this assignment and paste the text of the chat you copied from step 10 into this assignment. 

Note: AI Tutor Pro may ask you if you're done after 6 questions or so, just ask it to keep giving you more questions.​

Note: You can guide the tutor to quiz you on the topics you'd like by just responding to it with a prompt such as this: I am confident with that particular question, could you ask me about (insert topic).

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AI Tutor Pro offers a unique, conversational approach to learning that empowers students to engage with their course material actively. Whether used as a low-stakes assignment, a self-assessment tool, or a way to foster critical thinking, this app can adapt to various learning styles and needs. With its commitment to user privacy and flexible features, AI Tutor Pro is an excellent tool for both students and educators looking to enhance the learning experience. Why not try incorporating it into your course and see the difference it can make in your students’ understanding?

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Tech Tuesday Contributor
Dr. Kim Greer consistently brings innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and we’re fortunate to benefit from her expertise. Last year, she shared an in-depth PearDeck post, available on the CTLA Teaching and Learning Blog which has been a valuable resource. We’re grateful for her continued efforts to enhance the learning experience, with contributions such as this Tech Tuesday post.
She holds an M.S. in Physiology and Developmental Biology and completed her dissertation on inclusive teaching practices, ethnicity, and a sense of belonging in online STEM courses. She has taught anatomy and physiology since joining CGCC’s biology faculty in 2019. Kim also supports faculty by serving on SLOAC and OLAC and as an ID fellow.

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