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July 2025 Feedback Session

:date: Date: July 29, 2025

:bullseye: Topic Focus: Three-stage implementation framework for Nectir AI adoption (Introduce, Integrate, Evolve), comprehensive resource library for the 2025 school year, and community sharing of successful introduction strategies and responsible AI use practices.

:video_camera: Recording

:bookmark_tabs: Resources Shared:

:light_bulb: Key Takeaways:

  • New Features Launched: Gemini 2.5 Pro model added to AI options; Sources feature (early access) provides transparency by showing top 5 source files; Enhanced early access features available in account settings
  • Three-Stage Implementation Framework: Introduce (set expectations and policies), Integrate (embed into coursework), Evolve (reflect and iterate based on feedback)
  • Upcoming Lapu Webinar: 7/30 at 3 PM PST featuring a year-in-review of Nectir AI implementation at their partnering institution
  • Community Spotlight: User spotlight survey available for faculty interested in sharing their experiences through webinars, podcasts, or case studies
  • Implementation Philosophy: AI adoption is a journey, not a single event - educators should feel confident and comfortable before introducing to students

:speech_balloon: Discussion Highlights:

  • Pre-course Communication: Adoria (Merit) shared success with notifying students before class starts that AI would be part of the course, setting clear parameters and expectations upfront
  • Citation Integration: Melanie (Clovis Community College) built citation requirements directly into prompts, providing both in-text citations and works cited entries to reduce student frustration and increase honest usage
  • Full Integration Success: Ken (Rio Hondo College) described taking “the plunge” to fully integrate Nectir AI as the lab component in composition courses, requiring 7 interactions throughout the term
  • Sources Feature Benefits: Discussion of how the new sources feature will eliminate manual citation work and provide document previews for deeper research
  • Assessment Adaptations: Conversations about using AI for immediate feedback on basic elements (citations, structure) while preserving instructor focus on substantive content review

:clipboard: Action Items:

  • Immediate Access: All attendees encouraged to access the Implementation Guide and make copies of relevant templates for their courses
  • Resource Sharing: Faculty invited to share their adaptations and assignments in the Community Forum for collective benefit
  • Feature Exploration: Try new early access features including Sources (must be enabled in settings first, then toggled in knowledge settings)
  • Community Engagement: Use the Community Forum as an ongoing space to share prompts, ask questions, and continue implementation discussions beyond monthly sessions