Auto-Retraining Datasets

Description

Auto-Retraining Datasets keeps URL-based sources in your mentorAI up to date—automatically.

For any dataset that points to a live web page (e.g., documentation sites, LMS pages, LinkedIn articles), you can schedule periodic checks.

If the page changes, the mentor re-trains on the new content at your chosen interval—no manual uploads required.

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Target Audience

Instructor · Administrator

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Features

Per-URL Scheduling

Set retraining intervals for individual URL resources directly from the Datasets tab.

Preset & Custom Intervals

Choose from Daily, Weekly, or Monthly, or set a custom every-N-days cadence (e.g., every 2 or 4 days).

Change-Aware Updates

At each interval, mentorAI checks the page; if it’s been updated, the dataset is automatically re-trained on the latest content.

Status Feedback

After saving, a confirmation appears (e.g., “Retrain interval successfully updated”) to verify your schedule has been applied.

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How to Use (step by step)

Open Datasets

1. In the mentor header, open the dropdown → Datasets.
2. You’ll see your dataset list, including any URL sources.

Pick a URL Resource

• Locate the web resource you want to keep current (e.g., a documentation page, LMS module, or LinkedIn article).

Set the Retrain Interval

1. Click the interval/clock icon next to that URL.
2. Select a preset (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) or enter a custom every-N-days value.
3. Click Save—you should see a success message confirming the schedule.

Let mentorAI Auto-Update

• On the chosen cadence, the platform checks the page.
• If the content has changed, mentorAI re-trains automatically on the updated version.

Adjust Anytime

• Reopen the interval control to modify or remove the schedule as your content cadence evolves.

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Pedagogical Use Cases

Living Syllabi & Course Pages

Keep mentors aligned with frequently updated syllabi, schedules, or module content without manual refreshes.

Policy & Procedure Updates

Ensure the latest academic integrity, financial aid, or IT policies are reflected in mentor responses automatically.

Research & Reading Lists

Track evolving bibliographies or lab protocols hosted on departmental or institutional websites.

Faculty Blogs & Announcements

Auto-ingest new guidance, examples, or announcements posted publicly (e.g., faculty blogs, LinkedIn updates).

Program Documentation

Keep onboarding guides and how-tos updated each term without repeated uploads.

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With Auto-Retraining Datasets, your mentor stays synchronized with changing web sources—so learners always receive answers grounded in the latest, most accurate materials.