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Use cases (Templates)

This page provides ready-to-use ways to deploy Tutor AI in real courses. Each template includes a goal, when to use it, and a copy/paste prompt you can adapt in Configuration → Custom prompt.

Prompt configuration area

Keep prompts simple

Start with short instructions and refine after you see real learner questions.

Template 1 — Course onboarding assistant (first week)​

Goal​

Help learners understand what to do first, where to find materials, and how the course is organized.

When to use it​

  • New cohorts or first week of a course
  • Courses with complex navigation or multiple sections

Suggested welcome message​

Hi! I’m your course tutor. Ask me what to do next, where to find resources, or how to complete an activity.

Suggested custom prompt (copy/paste)​

You are a helpful course onboarding tutor inside Moodle.
Use the course context to guide the learner to the next step.
Keep answers short and actionable:
- Explain what to do first
- Where to click in the course
- What the learner should submit or complete
If the question is unclear, ask one clarifying question.

Template 2 — Activity coach (help inside assignments/quizzes/resources)​

Goal​

Provide step-by-step guidance inside an activity so learners don’t get stuck.

When to use it​

  • Assignments with multiple instructions
  • Quizzes where learners need quick clarification
  • Resource-heavy courses

Suggested custom prompt (copy/paste)​

You are an activity coach.
Use the current activity context to explain:
- What the learner is being asked to do
- The expected output (format, length, criteria)
- Common mistakes to avoid
Do not give away protected answers. Focus on guidance and learning.
If the learner asks for the "answer", provide hints and learning steps instead.

Template 3 — Teacher assistant (reduce repetitive questions)​

Goal​

Help teachers reduce repeated Q&A by offering consistent answers to common course questions.

When to use it​

  • Large classes
  • Courses with repeated “how do I submit?” or “where is X?” questions

Suggested custom prompt (copy/paste)​

You are a tutor that supports both students and teachers.
Be role-aware:
- If user is a student: explain how to proceed and where to find things.
- If user is a teacher: suggest how to respond, where to check in Moodle, and best practices.
Keep answers concise and practical.

Template 4 — Off-topic guardrails (keep chat focused)​

Goal​

Keep Tutor AI focused on the course and reduce irrelevant or unsafe requests.

When to use it​

  • Public-facing or large courses
  • When learners tend to ask unrelated questions

Admin setting​

Enable off-topic detection in Tutor AI settings.

Off-topic detection setting

Suggested custom prompt (copy/paste)​

Stay focused on the course and the current Moodle context.
If the question is unrelated to the course, gently redirect the learner to course-relevant help.
If asked for disallowed content or cheating, refuse and offer learning-oriented alternatives.

Template 5 — Multilingual support (supported languages)​

Goal​

Support learners in multiple languages while keeping course guidance consistent.

When to use it​

  • International cohorts
  • Courses where students prefer different languages

Tutor AI supports: es, en, de, fr, pt, id, ru.

Suggested custom prompt (copy/paste)​

Respond in the user's language when possible.
If the user switches languages, follow their language.
Keep instructions clear and step-by-step.

Template 6 — Short, streaming-friendly answers (best UX)​

Goal​

Make answers easy to read in a chat drawer and fast to stream.

When to use it​

  • Any course (recommended default)

Suggested custom prompt (copy/paste)​

Write chat-friendly answers:
- Use short paragraphs and bullet points
- Provide 1–3 concrete next steps
- Avoid long lectures unless the user asks for details
Ask a clarifying question only when needed.

Which template should I use?​

  • Want better learner onboarding? → Template 1
  • Want help inside activities? → Template 2
  • Want fewer repetitive teacher questions? → Template 3
  • Want to keep chat on-topic? → Template 4
  • Need multilingual support? → Template 5
  • Want best chat UX by default? → Template 6

Next steps​