D-ID Agents Walkthrough Demo: Harvard College Student Advisor

This engaging video demonstrates how to create a personalized student advisor for Harvard College using D-ID Agents. The advisor combines academic guidance, mentorship, and resource coordination to enhance student engagement. The process involves selecting an avatar, naming the agent 'Aiden', choosing a voice, and defining its purpose to orient students and inform them about academic and personal development opportunities. The agent's knowledge base is augmented with Harvard's student handbook and fields of concentration guide, ensuring accurate responses. Users can interact with the agent through speech or text, receiving information on requirements for concentrations like History of Art and Architecture, academic support resources, and involvement in extracurricular activities. The walkthrough highlights the agent's ability to provide a tailored and interactive experience for students.

Takeaways

• 🎓 **Create a Student Advisor:** The script demonstrates how to create a personalized student advisor for Harvard College using D-ID Agents.
• 👤 **Avatar Selection:** Users can choose an avatar for their agent, either by uploading an image or selecting from standard or premium avatars.
• 📝 **Naming the Agent:** The agent in the demo is named Aiden, which is a step in the creation process.
• 🗣️ **Voice Selection:** The agent's voice can be selected to give it a unique personality; in the demo, the voice 'Anthony' is chosen.
• 📜 **Defining Purpose:** The agent's purpose is to orient students to Harvard College and inform them about academic, social, and personal development opportunities.
• 📚 **Knowledge Base Augmentation:** The agent's knowledge base is augmented by uploading relevant documents like the Harvard College student handbook.
• 🔍 **Grounding Options:** Agents can be grounded (using knowledge sources for responses), ungrounded (not using sources), or hybrid (primarily using sources with general knowledge).
• 💡 **Starter Questions:** To kickstart conversations, starter questions can be added for the agent, such as about graduation requirements or available housing.
• 🚀 **Agent Generation:** After setting up, the agent is generated and ready for use, and can be shared or embedded on a website.
• 💬 **Interaction Methods:** Users can interact with the agent via speech or text, with the agent pulling information directly from its knowledge base for accuracy.
• 📈 **Academic Support:** Harvard College offers various resources for academic support and tutoring, which the agent can inform students about.
• 🏋️‍♂️ **Extracurricular Involvement:** The agent can guide students on how to get involved in extracurricular activities and clubs on campus.

Q & A

What is the purpose of creating a D-ID Agent for Harvard College?

The purpose of creating a D-ID Agent for Harvard College is to orient students to the college and inform them of the academic, social, and personal development opportunities as well as the many resources available to assist them throughout their academic journey.

How can a D-ID Agent be personalized for a specific college or university?

A D-ID Agent can be personalized by selecting an appropriate avatar, naming the agent, choosing a unique voice, and providing specific instructions to determine its behavior and engagement with students.

What are the different types of avatars available for a D-ID Agent?

There are standard avatars available for all users, and with a Pro subscription or above, users also have access to premium avatars. Additionally, users can upload an image of a person to create a custom avatar.

What is the role of the knowledge base in a D-ID Agent?

The knowledge base is crucial as it allows the agent to pull information directly from the documents uploaded by the user, ensuring that the responses provided to students are accurate and relevant to their queries.

How can a D-ID Agent be made more engaging for students?

To make a D-ID Agent more engaging, it can be programmed with starter questions that kickstart the conversation, and it can be embedded on a website for easy access. Additionally, the agent can be designed with a friendly and approachable avatar and voice.

What are the different grounding options for a D-ID Agent?

There are three grounding options: grounded, which means the agent uses the uploaded knowledge sources for responses; ungrounded, where the agent does not use any of the uploaded sources; and hybrid, which means the agent primarily uses the uploaded sources but also relies on general knowledge.

What are the basic requirements for the History of Art and Architecture concentration at Harvard College?

The basic requirements include completing 12 courses or 48 credits, which involves taking three introductory courses, three courses in a Major Field, and three courses in at least two different areas. There are also options to fulfill some requirements with general education courses, first-year seminars, and a colloquium in the visual arts.

What are the honors eligibility requirements for the Architecture Studies track?

For honors eligibility in the Architecture Studies track, students need to complete 14 courses or 56 credits, including a thesis. The required courses and distribution requirements are the same as the basic requirements. Additionally, in the senior year, students can choose to take either HAA 92r or HAA 99a as part of their honors eligibility.

What academic support and tutoring resources are available at Harvard College?

Harvard College offers resources such as peer tutoring programs, writing centers, subject-specific tutoring centers, and academic advising to provide students with additional help and guidance in their academic pursuits.

How can students get involved in extracurricular activities and clubs on campus at Harvard?

Students can get involved by attending Club fairs and information sessions at the beginning of the academic year, which provide opportunities to learn about different clubs and organizations and how to join them. They can also visit the Harvard College Student Life website or reach out to the Office of Student Involvement for more information.

How quickly is a D-ID Agent generated after the creation process is completed?

After the creation process is completed, which includes uploading files, selecting grounding, and entering starter questions, a D-ID Agent is generated and ready for use within just a few seconds.

What are the benefits of using a D-ID Agent for colleges and universities?

The benefits include offering a more personalized and engaging way of providing information to students, combining the roles of an academic adviser, student mentor, and resource coordinator, and ensuring the accuracy of information through the use of uploaded knowledge sources.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Creating a Student Advisor for Harvard College with DIID Agents

This paragraph introduces the creation of a student advisor for Harvard College using DIID Agents. The agent aims to offer a personalized and engaging experience for students by combining the roles of an academic adviser, student mentor, and resource coordinator. The process begins with selecting an avatar and naming the agent 'Aiden'. A unique voice, 'Anthony', is chosen to give personality. Instructions are provided to orient students to Harvard College and inform them about academic, social, and personal development opportunities, as well as available resources. The agent's knowledge base is augmented by uploading relevant documents such as the Harvard College student handbook and the fields of concentration guide for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Grounding options are explained: grounded (using knowledge sources for responses), ungrounded (not using sources), and hybrid (primarily using sources with general knowledge). Starter questions are added to initiate conversations, and after creation, the agent can be shared or embedded on a website. Interaction with the agent can be through speech or text, ensuring accuracy by pulling information from uploaded documents.

05:02

🎓 Engaging with the Student Advisor Agent

The second paragraph demonstrates how to interact with the newly created student advisor agent. It outlines the process of engaging with the agent through voice or text input. The agent is designed to pull accurate information directly from the uploaded documents to answer student queries. An example interaction is provided where the user expresses interest in the history of art and architecture concentration, inquiring about basic requirements and honors eligibility. The agent responds with detailed requirements for both basic and honors tracks, including course credits, introductory courses, major field courses, and thesis requirements. The paragraph also highlights available resources for academic support and tutoring, and provides advice on getting involved in extracurricular activities and clubs on campus. It encourages students to attend club fairs, information sessions, and to seek information through the Harvard College Student Life website or the office of student involvement.

Keywords

D-ID Agents

D-ID Agents refers to a type of software application designed to simulate human interaction for various purposes, such as providing information or guidance. In the context of the video, D-ID Agents are used to create a virtual student advisor for Harvard College, which can offer personalized and engaging ways to inform students about academic and social opportunities.

Avatar

An avatar, in the context of the video, is a digital representation or character used to embody the D-ID Agent. Users can choose from standard avatars or upload a custom image to create a unique visual identity for their agent, which can help in making the interaction more personalized and engaging.

Voice Personality

Voice Personality refers to the specific voice selection that the D-ID Agent uses to communicate. This selection contributes to the agent's unique character and helps in making the interaction feel more natural and human-like. In the script, the voice 'Anthony' is chosen to give the agent named Aiden its voice personality.

Knowledge Base

The knowledge base is a collection of information that the D-ID Agent uses to provide responses and engage with users. It can be augmented by uploading documents such as text files, PDFs, or PPTX files, or by providing a URL link. In the video, the Harvard College student handbook and the fields of concentration guide are uploaded to the agent's knowledge base to ensure accurate information is provided to students.

Grounded, Ungrounded, and Hybrid

These terms describe the different modes of operation for the D-ID Agent regarding the use of the knowledge base. Grounded means the agent relies solely on the uploaded sources for responses. Ungrounded implies the agent does not use any uploaded sources. Hybrid is a mix where the agent primarily uses the uploaded sources but also incorporates general knowledge. These modes are important for determining the accuracy and context of the information provided by the agent.

Starter Questions

Starter questions are initial queries provided to the D-ID Agent to kickstart conversations with users. They serve as conversation openers and help guide the interaction. In the script, four starter questions are given: about graduation requirements, the honor code, sports options, and housing availability, which are all relevant to a student's experience at Harvard College.

Embed

To embed, in the context of the video, means to integrate the D-ID Agent into a website so that others can interact with it directly from that platform. This allows for a wider reach and accessibility for the agent's services, making it convenient for users to get information without having to leave the website they are on.

Speech-to-Text

Speech-to-text is a technology that converts spoken language into written text. In the video, users can interact with the D-ID Agent via speech by clicking on the microphone icon, which then transcribes their spoken prompts into text for the agent to process and respond to.

Academic Adviser

An academic adviser is a professional who helps students with educational planning and decision-making. In the context of the video, the D-ID Agent serves as a virtual academic adviser for Harvard College, providing information on academic requirements, resources, and opportunities for personal development.

Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular activities are pursuits undertaken by students outside of their academic curriculum. They can include clubs, sports, and other forms of engagement that enrich the student experience. The video mentions how the D-ID Agent can inform students about these opportunities and how to get involved, which is a key part of college life.

Resource Coordinator

A resource coordinator is someone who organizes and manages resources to ensure they are available when needed. In the video, the D-ID Agent takes on this role by providing information about various academic support resources, such as tutoring programs and writing centers, which help students with their studies.

Highlights

Creating a student advisor for Harvard College using D-ID Agents to offer personalized and engaging information to students.

The agent combines the roles of an academic adviser, student mentor, and resource coordinator.

Access to create an agent through the D-ID Studio with a Pro subscription or above.

Choosing an avatar for the agent, either by uploading an image or selecting from provided options.

Naming the agent 'Aiden' for the demo and selecting a voice to give it a unique personality.

Defining the agent's purpose to orient students and inform them of academic, social, and personal development opportunities.

Augmenting the agent's knowledge base by uploading documents such as the Harvard College student handbook.

Selecting grounding options for the agent: grounded, ungrounded, or hybrid.

Adding starter questions to kickstart conversations with the agent.

The agent can be shared or embedded on a website for others to use.

Interacting with the agent via speech or text to get information directly from uploaded documents.

Providing accurate information on academic requirements and honors eligibility for the History of Art and Architecture concentration.

Listing resources available for academic support and tutoring at Harvard College.

Discussing ways to get involved in extracurricular activities and clubs on campus.

The Harvard College Student Life website and the office of student involvement as resources for involvement information.

The agent's ability to pull information directly from uploaded documents to ensure total accuracy.

The potential for the agent to enhance the college experience by providing a personalized and engaging way of providing information.

The demonstration of the agent's capabilities and its practical applications for students at Harvard College.