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ZotGPT ClassChat

AI-powered educational platform developed by UC Irvine to integrate artificial intelligence into classroom experiences through interactive AI conversations based on course materials.

Transform Your Classroom Experience

Create interactive learning environments where students engage with AI powered by your course materials.

Class & Module Organization

Create virtual classes mirroring your course structure with organized modules for easy navigation and topic separation.

Interactive AI Conversations

Students engage with AI within each module, drawing knowledge from uploaded course materials for contextual responses.

Knowledge Integration

Upload course materials (PDFs, documents) and AI processes them for content-specific student interactions.

Progress Monitoring

Track student AI interactions, measure engagement and understanding, identify areas needing instructional refinement.

How ClassChat Works

Simple setup process to get your AI-powered classroom running in minutes.

1

Create Your Class

Set up virtual classes mirroring your course structure with unique class codes for student access.

2

Upload Course Materials

Add PDFs, documents, and readings that AI will process for student interactions (up to 1200 pages per module).

3

Design Custom Prompts

Create module-specific interaction guides to focus discussions on assignments, readings, and topics.

4

Invite Students

Share generated links or class codes with students for easy access to course materials and AI interactions.

5

Monitor & Analyze

Track student engagement, analyze interaction patterns, and refine your teaching approach.

6

Iterate & Improve

Use insights to identify knowledge gaps and continuously improve course content and delivery.

AI Capabilities & Limitations

Understanding what ClassChat can and cannot do helps you maximize its educational impact.

AI Strengths

  • 24/7 access to course content and materials
  • Efficient knowledge base searching and retrieval
  • Adaptable to different learning styles and paces
  • Consistent, patient responses to student questions

Important Limitations

  • ! Potential processing delays during peak usage
  • ! Possible AI hallucinations or inaccurate responses
  • ! Content filtering constraints may limit discussions
  • ! 1200-page limit per module for uploaded materials

Permissions & Access Control

ClassChat provides differentiated access levels to ensure appropriate usage and security.

Instructors

Full Control Access

  • Create and manage classes
  • Upload course materials
  • Monitor all interactions
  • Customize AI prompts
  • Manage student access

Joined Students

Limited Interactions

  • Access enrolled classes
  • Chat with course AI
  • View assigned materials
  • Participate in modules
  • Track own progress

Non-Joined Students

Minimal Access

  • View class information
  • Request to join classes
  • Limited preview access
  • No AI interactions
  • No material access

Ready to Get Started?

Transform your teaching with AI-powered educational tools designed for the modern classroom.

Quick Setup Steps

1
Login with UCI credentials
2
Create your virtual class
3
Upload course materials
4
Design interaction prompts
5
Invite students to join
6
Monitor and analyze progress

Transform Your Teaching Today

Join innovative UCI educators who are using AI to create more engaging, interactive, and effective learning experiences.

Developed by UCI OIT AI Team • Sponsored by Office of Information Technology