# Context Awareness

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## Description

The Context Awareness feature embeds mentorAI directly beside any Canvas page or PDF you open. Because the mentor “sees” the material on screen, it can summarize, translate, expand, or answer questions about that exact content—giving you lightning‑fast, page‑specific support without switching tabs.

## Target Audience

**Instructor**

## Features

#### Auto‑Detect Page Content

The mentor panel loads with full awareness of the Canvas page, slide deck, or PDF you’re viewing.

#### Quick‑Action Buttons

One‑click prompts like **Summarize key takeaways** speed up common tasks.

#### Three Smart Tabs

- **Course** – summarize or ask questions about the current page
- **Translate** – render the entire page in a chosen language
- **Expand** – dive deeper into concepts or slides for richer understanding


#### Suggested vs. Guided Prompts

- **Suggested prompts (top)** = ready‑made starters
- **Guided prompts (bottom)** = generated from your ongoing chat to nudge learning forward


#### Seamless Chat Continuation

Type any question at any time; mentorAI responds in the **context of the page** you’re on.

## How to Use (step by step)

#### Open a Course Page

- In **Canvas**, navigate to any **page or PDF**
- The mentor panel appears on the side—already **context‑aware** of what you’re viewing


#### Use the Course Tab

- Click a quick‑action button such as **Summarize key takeaways**
- mentorAI reads the current page and returns a **concise summary**
- Prefer typing? Skip the buttons and enter your own question


#### Translate the Page

- Switch to the **Translate** tab
- Choose a **target language** (e.g., French)
- mentorAI **rewrites the entire page** in that language—great for multilingual learners


#### Expand the Content

- Open the **Expand** tab
- mentorAI delivers a **deeper explanation** of the selected material (e.g., a “Colliding Cultures” slide deck)
- Continue chatting or click another quick prompt to explore further


#### Leverage Suggested & Guided Prompts

- **Suggested prompts** at the top provide instant ideas if you’re unsure what to ask
- **Guided prompts** at the bottom evolve from your conversation, nudging you toward the next logical question
- Click any prompt—or just type your own—and mentorAI answers in **full context**


## Pedagogical Use Cases

#### Efficient Reading & Note‑Taking

Generate **summaries of dense textbook pages** to grasp key points quickly.

#### Language Support

**Translate lecture notes** into a preferred language for better comprehension.

#### Concept Deep‑Dives

Use the **Expand** tab to get **richer explanations** of complex diagrams or historical documents.

#### Active Study Sessions

Ask follow‑up questions prompted by **Guided prompts**—

> “Explain how this relates to the next chapter,” etc.—to connect ideas.


#### Accessibility & Inclusive Learning

Students with different language backgrounds or learning preferences receive **page‑specific help** without extra tools.

With **Context Awareness**, mentorAI meets you **right where you’re studying**—summarizing, translating, and expanding the exact content on your screen so you can learn **faster and more effectively**.