Frequently Asked Question

The MooChat Block transforms your Moodle course sidebar into an interactive AI assistant. Teachers can create multiple chatbot blocks, each with its own personality, avatar, and purpose - from subject tutors to historical figures.

Key Features:

• Custom AI Personalities: Define unique system prompts for each chatbot (math tutor, writing coach, historical character, etc.)
• Avatar Support: Upload custom images to give your chatbot visual identity with adjustable sizing
• Rate Limiting: Control student usage with configurable limits (questions per hour or per day) to manage AI resource consumption
• Server-Side Tracking: Rate limits persist across sessions - students can't bypass limits by clearing their chat
• Automatic Cleanup: Usage data automatically purges after 7 days to keep database lean
• Multiple Instances: Add different chatbots to the same course for various purposes
• User-Friendly Interface: Clean, modern chat interface with message history and clear/send controls.

Instructions:

Teachers can configure the MooChat personality by turning 'Edit mode' on and then inputting a personality prompt into the MooChat block - see image below:  

Teachers can configure each MooChat block by turning 'Edit mode' on and then selecting the 'Configure MooChat block' from the block dropdown menu (i.e., the vertical ellipses on the top right of the block). Below is an image showing the MooChat block settings available:

The MooChat Block is ideal for:

• Subject-specific tutoring assistants
• Role-playing historical or literary figures
• 24/7 homework help
• Language practice conversations
• Concept reinforcement

NOTE:  Permissions for students to view the MooChat block can be controlled at the individual block level. Here is a link to the relevant Knowledgeable article.