Shepherd

Shepherd is an AI-powered learning assistant that integrates multiple educational tools into a single platform. It streamlines the study experience for students by providing a comprehensive suite of features including note-taking, flashcards, quizzes, AI and human tutoring, and study planning tools.

Key features:

- Note-Taking: Notion-style editor for organizing study materials.
- Flashcards: Creation of unlimited manual flashcards with spaced repetition, plus AI-generated flashcards (500 in Basic plan, unlimited in Premium).
- Quizzes and Assessments: Adaptive quizzes for knowledge testing and exam preparation.
- AI Tutor: GPT-3.5 powered in Basic plan (30 questions/day), GPT-4 in Premium plan (200 questions/day).
- Human Tutors: Access to a marketplace of human tutors for personalized assistance.
- Study Planning: Upcoming features for study planning and research assistance.
- Library Resources: Access to various educational materials.
- Smart Reminders: Notifications to help maintain study schedules.
- File Uploads: 10 MB limit in Basic plan, 100 MB in Premium plan.
- Video and Transcript Storage: Premium users can store tutoring session videos and transcripts.
- CSV Import/Export: Compatibility with CSV files for flashcard import/export.

How it works:

1. Users access Shepherd through a web app.
2. Students can take notes using the Notion-style editor.
3. Users generate flashcards and quizzes for study purposes.
4. Students can connect with AI or human tutors for personalized help.
5. Study planning tools (upcoming) help organize study schedules.
6. Users can engage with a learning community for peer support.

Integrations:

CSV Import/Export, Tutor Marketplace

Use of AI:

Shepherd utilizes generative AI for its AI Tutor feature and to create flashcards based on study material. This enhances the platform's ability to provide personalized learning experiences and generate relevant educational content.

AI foundation model:

The AI Tutor is powered by GPT-3.5 in the Basic plan and GPT-4 in the Premium plan, providing advanced natural language processing capabilities for answering student queries and generating educational content.

Target users:

- College students seeking a comprehensive, integrated study tool
- Educational institutions looking to provide AI-enabled learning assistance to students

How to access:

Shepherd is available as a web app with both Basic and Premium subscription plans.