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Create a Custom Tutor Using POE

Overview

POE (Platform for Online Engagement) is an online platform that allows you to create your own chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, using advanced models like GPT-4. These bots can answer questions, explain difficult topics, give feedback, and adapt to your learning style. The best part is that you don’t need to know how to code—you just write clear instructions (a prompt), and POE does the rest. In this activity, you’ll use POE to create a personalized tutor to help you study algebra or any other subject you find challenging.

Learn the Process

Go to POE

Visit https://poe.com/ and create a free account or log in.

Click “Create Bot”

From the homepage, select the option to create a new bot.

Choose a Name for Your Bot

Use a descriptive and easy-to-remember name.

Select the Base Model

  • Choose “Use Prompt”.
  • Select GPT-4 or Claude 3 as the base model.

Write a Structured Prompt

Use a prompt like this:

“Act as a calm and clear university-level calculus tutor who helps students understand key concepts like limits, derivatives, and integrals using examples, analogies, and step-by-step explanations.”

Upload a Reference Document

You can upload a course syllabus, rubric, or study guide for the bot to refer to.

⚠️ Make sure it doesn’t contain private information!

Set a Welcome Message

Write a warm and encouraging greeting.
Example:

“Hi there! What calculus topic are you working on today? I’m here to help.”

Click “Create Bot”

Finalize and save your bot.

Share Your Bot

  • Copy the link and test it.
  • Share it with classmates or instructors to get feedback.
*This video shows the process.

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Description:

This Algebra Tutor Bot helps users learn and practice algebra concepts by guiding them through lessons, solving problems, and offering feedback. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve, this bot will break down algebra topics such as simplifying expressions, solving linear and quadratic equations, factoring polynomials, and graphing functions. You can ask for hints, practice problems, or review any topics you need help with.

Behavior:

The Algebra Tutor Bot should respond in a friendly, patient, and supportive tone, offering explanations and hints as needed. It should be able to guide users through exercises step-by-step, providing clear explanations of algebraic concepts and engaging users with feedback on their answers. The bot should also adapt based on user input, offering further explanations or more practice as required.

Knowledge Base:

Basic Algebra by Anthony W. Knapp

Greeting Message:

“Welcome to the Algebra Tutor! I’m here to help you master algebra step by step. Whether you’re just starting or need help with specific problems, I’ve got you covered. Choose a topic from the list, and let’s get started!”

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