At a Glance

Welcome to the Course Bot (Beta) experiment! The Course Bot is here to enhance your learning experience by providing instant answers to your course-related questions. Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about using the Course Bot in your Canvas course.

We’re piloting the Course Bot (Beta) Tool in select courses in Spring 2025. This page contains information for courses that are taking part in the pilot program.

About the Course Bot (Beta)

What is the Course Bot (Beta) Tool?

The Course Bot (Beta) Tool is an AI-powered chatbot integrated into Canvas that helps you get quick answers to logistical questions about your course, such as assignment due dates, class schedules, and office hours.

Who can use it?

Students enrolled in selected pilot courses at MIT Sloan in Spring 2025.

Key Benefits:

  • Provides instant answers to questions about the syllabus, assignment deadlines, office hours, and other course logistics.
  • Saves time by eliminating the need to wait for responses from the teaching team.
  • Accessible 24/7 directly within your Canvas course.

The Course Bot (Beta) is an experimental tool being piloted to provide quick answers to logistical questions. While it offers 24/7 assistance with general course information, you should always double-check details against your course materials. This includes using the syllabus and Canvas site for class schedules, deadlines, grading criteria, and course policies, as well as reviewing specific assignment instructions for detailed requirements. Contact your teaching team if you need clarification, and let them know if you find any incorrect or unclear bot responses.

How to Get Access

  1. In your Canvas course, click on Course Bot (Beta) in the Course Navigation Menu.
  2. Use the chat interface to ask questions about the course schedule, assignment due dates, and other logistics.

FAQ

What types of questions can I ask?

The Course Bot is designed to answer logistical questions, such as:

  • Class times and locations
  • Assignment due dates and submission instructions
  • Attendance policies and grading criteria
  • How to get Canvas support

Can the Course Bot answer every question?

The Course Bot answers based on published course content. If it cannot find the information you need, it will suggest reaching out to the teaching team.

How does the Course Bot work?

The Course Bot retrieves answers from the following course resources in Canvas:

  • Syllabus
  • Announcements
  • Assignments
  • Course Calendar Events
  • Discussions
  • Modules
  • Pages

What if the Course Bot gives an incorrect answer?

If the Course Bot provides incorrect or unclear information, let your teaching team know. They will report the issue to our support team for improvement.