# Web Search

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## Description

The Web Search tool equips a mentorAI with live internet access, allowing it to pull the most current information available—stock prices, breaking news, fresh research, policy deadlines, and more—directly into the chat. Instructors enable the tool from the mentor’s Tools tab; learners then ask open‑ended queries and receive up‑to‑date answers without leaving the platform.

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## Target Audience

**Student**

## Features

#### Live Internet Queries

mentorAI fetches the latest data—financial figures, leadership changes, release announcements, deadlines, etc.—in real time.

#### MCP Integration (enabled by default)

Connects to MCP server endpoints for proprietary or institution‑specific data alongside public web results.

#### Tool Toggle Control

Instructors decide when Web Search (and any other optional tools) are available to learners.

#### Contextual Results

Answers include citations or summaries so students can verify sources and dig deeper.

#### Expandable Toolset

Additional tools—**Code Interpreter**, **Image Generation**, **Screen Share**, etc.—can be enabled from the same **Tools** tab for richer mentor capabilities.

## How to Use (step by step)

#### Open the Tools Tab

- Click the **mentor’s name** in the header
- From the drop‑down, select **Tools**


#### Review Default Tools

- **Web Search** → live internet queries (**ON by default**)
- **MCP** → connects to MCP server endpoints (**ON by default**)
- Toggle additional tools **on or off** as needed


#### Enable or Disable Web Search

- Flip the **switch** next to **Web Search**
- Changes take effect **immediately** for that mentor


#### Guide Learners on Usage (examples they can try)

- “Search the web for current stock prices of Nvidia.” → Returns latest price (e.g., as of 25 June)
- “What are the latest AI tools released this month?” → Lists recent AI releases
- “Who is the current president of Mexico?” → Provides the current leader
- “What’s the latest guidance on FA deadlines?” → Retrieves up‑to‑date financial‑aid information
- “Compare tuition fees for online bachelor’s degrees in 2025.” → Supplies universities and costs (per credit, semester, or year)


#### Monitor & Support

- Encourage students to **ask follow‑up questions** if a result needs clarification or deeper sourcing
- Remind them that **Web Search augments**, not replaces, **vetted course materials**


## Pedagogical Use Cases

#### Current‑Events Research

Students investigate unfolding news stories or technological advancements in real time.

#### Financial Literacy Lessons

Pull live market data (e.g., Nvidia stock price) to practice interpreting financial trends.

#### Civic & Global Studies

Query up‑to‑date information on world leaders, election results, or international treaties.

#### Admissions & Tuition Comparisons

Quickly compare program costs or application deadlines across institutions for informed decision‑making.

#### Policy & Compliance Updates

Retrieve the latest guidance on regulations, grants, or financial‑aid deadlines that change frequently.

With **Web Search enabled**, mentorAI becomes a **live research assistant**—delivering **current, hard‑to‑find answers** right inside the chat and empowering learners to **stay informed** in a rapidly changing world.