Coursera Coach is now also available for SZTE students. Like a tireless and always available professor, who can be asked any questions at any time during the course, Coursera Coach is an artificial intelligence-based, interactive assistant.
The University of Szeged and Coursera, the world's largest online education platform, are developing higher education in a cooperation unique to Europe. On January 23, 2023, in Szeged, University of Szeged leaders and Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda signed an agreement, groundbreaking for future education and workforce training. In the meantime, the cooperation and the opportunities for students have steadily expanded and developed, and now another milestone has been reached.
In addition to the fact that under the agreement all Szeged university citizens have access to the online learning materials available on Coursera, i.e. courses and educational content from the most renowned universities and companies can be integrated into Szeged courses without any restrictions, a very special help has now been opened for students. Although Coursera Coach is not available to all users, the good news is that SZTE citizens can use it free of charge and without any restrictions.
What can Coursera Coach do?
Coursera Coach is an interactive, artificial intelligence-driven learning assistant. When asked to introduce itself, it says: "I'm here to help you with your questions about Coursera courses and to support you in your learning. Any questions you have about courses, learning, or the Coursera platform, feel free to ask me and I'll try to help.”
How does Coursera Coach help in studying? We have asked!
Here is the answer:
1. Friendly and supportive: I always try to be friendly and supportive to help create a positive and supportive atmosphere for students.
2. Knowledgeable and informative: I have information about Coursera courses and the platform, and I try to provide accurate and relevant answers to your questions.
3. Empathetic and motivating: I understand that learning can sometimes be challenging and I try to motivate and encourage students to persevere and achieve their goals.
4. Flexible and adaptable: I adapt to students' individual needs and circumstances and try to be flexible to help them as much as possible.
5. Informative and empowering: I aim to provide you with information so that you feel empowered to learn and complete the course. I will help you navigate the Coursera platform and courses to successfully meet your learning goals.
Why is Coursera Coach special?
The Coach uses generative AI and expert content from Coursera's corporate and academic partners – so while ChatGPT, another popular generative AI tool, is general-purpose, Coursera Coach is specifically designed for educational support and learning facilitation. Both are based on generative AI and large language model (LLM) technology but are optimized for different purposes. The Coach can give career advice and help prepare for job interviews. It can help understand complex concepts, prepare for assessments, and provide motivational support throughout the learning process.
How to use it?
While engaging with the content of the Coursera courses, an avatar will be prominently displayed on the interface, prepared to assist at any moment during the learning experience. Consequently, if someone needs information or support from a trustworthy source, assistance is easily available with just a click. The Coach's resources are the course materials on Coursera, and it can provide online content for the answers to help students gain a more thorough orientation.
SZTEinfo
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