# Interacting with AI Agents

## Interacting with AI Agents in Maya AI Copilot

Maya AI Copilot for Education features two intelligent, interactive AI agents that provide personalized support to both educators and students. These agents—Maya AI Teaching Assistant and Maya AI Tutor—are designed to enhance productivity, support learning, and streamline educational tasks. Below, you’ll find an in-depth look at how to interact with each agent and make the most of their unique capabilities.

### Overview of AI Agents

Maya AI Copilot includes two main AI agents:

* **Maya AI Teaching Assistant**: Tailored to assist educators with teaching, planning, and administrative tasks.
* **Maya AI Tutor**: A virtual tutor for students, providing personalized learning support across all academic levels.

Each agent responds to user inputs in real-time, offering tailored recommendations, content creation, and interactive feedback.

### How to Access and Use AI Agents

The AI agents are accessible through the Maya AI Copilot dashboard. Here’s how you can start interacting with them:

1. **Navigate to the Dashboard**: Log into Maya AI Copilot and access the main dashboard where both agents are available.
2. **Select Your Agent**: Choose between the Teaching Assistant and the Tutor, depending on whether you’re an educator or a student. Simply click on the respective agent’s icon or name to open the interactive workspace.
3. **Start Interacting**: Enter your questions, prompts, or task requests in the chat area provided. The AI agents are designed to understand a wide range of inquiries and can assist with everything from lesson planning to concept explanations.

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### Maya AI Teaching Assistant: A Teacher’s Virtual Helper

The Maya AI Teaching Assistant is a dedicated agent for educators. This agent helps with a variety of teaching and planning tasks, making classroom management more efficient. Here’s what the Teaching Assistant can help with:

#### Key Functions and How to Use Them

* **Lesson Planning Guidance**: Ask the Teaching Assistant for help structuring a lesson. For instance, you can type, “Create a lesson plan on fractions for 5th graders.” The agent will provide a detailed plan that aligns with best teaching practices.
* **Resource Recommendations**: The agent can suggest additional materials, such as worksheets, quizzes, and videos, tailored to the topic or subject you’re teaching. Just ask, “Recommend resources for teaching photosynthesis.”
* **Feedback on Student Work**: Upload or describe student work, and the agent will provide constructive feedback or grading suggestions.
* **Administrative Assistance**: Get help with administrative tasks, like creating attendance sheets, setting classroom reminders, and organizing schedules.

#### How to Interact Effectively

To get the most out of the Teaching Assistant, try these tips:

* **Be Specific**: Provide clear details in your request. For example, instead of asking “Help with lesson,” specify the subject, grade level, and learning objective.
* **Use Follow-Up Questions**: If you need further clarification, you can ask follow-up questions based on the Teaching Assistant’s responses.
* **Experiment with Prompts**: Feel free to explore different types of prompts, as the Teaching Assistant can handle a broad range of tasks.

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### Maya AI Tutor: A Personalized Learning Companion for Students

The Maya AI Tutor is designed to support students’ academic growth by providing tailored explanations, study materials, and interactive guidance. This virtual tutor can be used for self-study, homework help, and concept review, making it an invaluable tool for students from elementary school to PhD level.

#### Key Functions and How to Use Them

* **Personalized Explanations**: Ask the Tutor to explain complex concepts in simple terms. For example, “Explain Newton’s First Law in simple words.” The Tutor will break down the concept into understandable language.
* **Homework Help**: Students can input specific homework questions, and the Tutor will guide them through the solution process, offering hints or steps instead of just giving answers to promote learning.
* **Study Material Generation**: Request summaries, flashcards, or practice questions on any topic. Just ask, “Create flashcards on world history events.”
* **Test Preparation**: For students preparing for exams, the Tutor can provide practice quizzes, study schedules, and topic-specific revision materials.

#### How to Interact Effectively

Maximize your interaction with the Tutor by following these best practices:

* **Ask for Different Levels of Detail**: If the initial response is too simple or too complex, you can request a more detailed or simplified explanation by typing, “Explain further” or “Make it simpler.”
* **Set Learning Goals**: Let the Tutor know your objectives. For instance, “Help me understand the basics of calculus,” will prompt the Tutor to focus on foundational concepts.
* **Use Regenerate for New Perspectives**: If you’d like a different example or explanation, click the **Regenerate** button to see alternative approaches.

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### Common Interactions with AI Agents

Both the Teaching Assistant and Tutor are designed to handle a variety of educational needs. Here are some common types of interactions you might have with these agents:

* **Understanding Concepts**: Ask for explanations, examples, or summaries.
* **Creating Resources**: Request lesson plans, study guides, quizzes, and more.
* **Improving Skills**: Use prompts for grammar correction, math problem-solving, or language learning assistance.
* **Receiving Feedback**: Submit questions or content for real-time feedback and suggestions.

### Frequently Asked Questions

**Can I switch between agents during my session?**

Yes, you can switch between the Teaching Assistant and the Tutor as needed by returning to the dashboard and selecting the other agent. This allows you to receive both teaching support and learning guidance in one platform.

**How often can I use the AI agents?**

There are no usage limits. You can interact with both agents as frequently as needed to support your educational objectives.

**Are the interactions saved?**

Yes, Maya AI Copilot saves your interactions, allowing you to refer back to previous answers or regenerate content as required. This helps you track your learning or planning process over time.

**Can I ask for customized content?**

Absolutely. Both agents can tailor their responses based on your specific needs, whether you’re requesting a lesson plan, study notes, or concept explanations. Just provide as much detail as possible in your prompts.

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**Maya AI Copilot’s AI agents—Teaching Assistant and Tutor—bring a new level of interactive, personalized support to education.** With these agents, both teachers and students have access to instant, intelligent guidance, making learning and teaching more efficient, engaging, and effective.

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