# Memory

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## Description

**Memory** lets mentorAI **remember what you share about yourself**—then use it to **personalize future answers**. By default, **Memory is on**. When **Reference Saved Memories** is enabled by your school, the mentor can actively draw on your saved memories (e.g., personal info, knowledge gaps, help requests, lessons learned) to tailor replies and progress checks.

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## Target Audience

**Student**

## Features

#### On by Default

Your mentor remembers details you tell it during chat
(e.g., “I’m new to Linux,” “I want help with citations”).

#### Reference Saved Memories (Institution Toggle)

When enabled, mentorAI uses your saved memories to **customize answers** and **study plans**.

#### Memory Categories

- **Personal Information** – major, interests, preferences
- **Knowledge Gaps** – topics you find difficult
- **Help Requests** – areas you asked support for
- **Lessons Learned** – what you’ve mastered recently


#### Instructor Insight (Read-Only for Students)

Instructors and admins can search for a student, review high-level memory,
and (on their side) add or edit entries to better support you.

## How to Use (step by step)

#### Chat Normally

Share goals, strengths, and struggles as you work.
Memory captures helpful details automatically.

#### Ask Memory-Aware Questions

Try asking:

- “Summarize my progress and knowledge gaps.”
- “Based on my history, what should I study next?”
- “Remind me what I asked about Linux and why it matters.”


#### Get Tailored Guidance

mentorAI pulls from your **previous chats** (and, when enabled, your **saved memories**) to provide **targeted suggestions, quizzes, and resources**.

#### Keep It Up-to-Date

If something changes—new major, goal, or challenge—
tell the mentor so Memory stays current.

#### See the Benefit Over Time

As your history grows, replies become more specific to you
(e.g., deeper Linux practice if you’ve asked “What is Linux?” and “What is its purpose?”).

## Pedagogical Use Cases

#### Personalized Study Plans

Generate next-step study plans that reflect your **knowledge gaps** and **lessons learned**.

#### Targeted Remediation

Ask for drills or practice on **weak topics** the mentor already knows you struggle with.

#### Progress Reviews

Request periodic summaries of what you’ve asked, learned, and what to focus on next.

#### Preference-Aware Support

Small facts (even favorites) can be saved—useful for **examples, motivation, and tone**.

## Notes for Students

- Memory helps mentorAI **personalize your experience**; you won’t see admin tools.
- If your school enables **Reference Saved Memories**, the mentor’s responses will more explicitly reflect your **saved profile**.