Overview
This lecture introduces Unstuck, an AI-powered study tool that centralizes study resources, facilitates class organization, and provides interactive, cited assistance to enhance the study process.
Unstuck Features Overview
- Unstuck is a 24/7 AI study assistant that centralizes all your materials.
- You can upload textbooks, notes, videos, and recordings in various formats.
- Transparent AI answers are provided with references linked back to your materials.
- Extracted graphs and visuals are automatically highlighted in study notes.
- The chat interface allows you to interact with your documents and ask questions.
Navigating the Platform
- Home screen enables new chat creation and easy navigation.
- Use recordings to capture live lectures and generate notes or ask clarifying questions.
- Upload tab supports multiple file types; unsupported formats can be requested for addition.
- My Files section stores all uploaded files for quick access.
- Sidebar provides access to past chats, classes, and files.
- Help is available via Discord or direct chat with support.
Using Chats and Files
- Start a chat by uploading a document, video, or selecting existing files.
- Multiple files can be toggled on/off within a chat for focused discussion.
- Rename, delete, or manage chats and files easily from the interface.
- Create study notes and summaries with references back to the original content.
Classes Functionality
- Classes are organized collections of materials for specific subjects or topics.
- When chatting in a class, AI answers are cited from all contained resources.
- Create, rename, and share classes, and collaborate with classmates using shared links.
- Assign files (PDFs, videos, recordings) directly to classes for easy retrieval.
Recording and Managing Lectures
- Built-in recording allows capturing lectures and auto-generating study notes.
- Assign recordings to relevant classes and specify lecture language during upload.
- Recorded and uploaded lectures are stored and accessible in My Files and class sections.
- Share study notes with peers via links, including referenced or non-referenced options.
Study Support and Use Cases
- Use Unstuck to generate notes on specific topics or concepts for deeper understanding.
- Create tailored study guides for upcoming exams using all uploaded materials.
- Ask homework or assignment questions and receive accurate, referenced answers.
- Summarize lectures with concise notes and key timestamped points.
- Find and compile research material quickly across all sources in your classes.
- Clarify complex concepts by asking targeted questions and reviewing source-referenced explanations.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Unstuck — An AI-powered platform that helps students organize and study their materials.
- Class — A collection of resources for a given subject within Unstuck.
- Chat — The interactive interface where users engage with their materials and AI.
- Reference — Linked citation showing the original location of information in uploaded materials.
- Recording — Live audio capture of a lecture, automatically transcribed and summarized.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Create an Unstuck account and log in.
- Upload your course materials and organize them into classes.
- Try recording a lecture and generating notes.
- Explore chat features for studying, summarizing, and clarifying concepts.
- Share study materials and collaborate with classmates using the sharing tools.