Web Search
Description
The WebâŻSearch tool equips a mentorAI with live internet access, allowing it to pull the most current information availableâstock prices, breaking news, fresh research, policy deadlines, and moreâdirectly into the chat. Instructors enable the tool from the mentorâs Tools tab; learners then ask openâended queries and receive upâtoâdate answers without leaving the platform.
Target Audience
Student
Features
Live Internet Queries
mentorAI fetches the latest dataâfinancial figures, leadership changes, release announcements, deadlines, etc.âin real time.
MCP Integration (enabled by default)
Connects to MCP server endpoints for proprietary or institutionâspecific data alongside public web results.
Tool Toggle Control
Instructors decide when WebâŻSearch (and any other optional tools) are available to learners.
Contextual Results
Answers include citations or summaries so students can verify sources and dig deeper.
Expandable Toolset
Additional toolsâCodeâŻInterpreter, ImageâŻGeneration, ScreenâŻShare, etc.âcan be enabled from the same Tools tab for richer mentor capabilities.
How to Use (step by step)
Open the Tools Tab
- Click the mentorâs name in the header
- From the dropâdown, select Tools
Review Default Tools
- WebâŻSearch â live internet queries (ON by default)
- MCP â connects to MCP server endpoints (ON by default)
- Toggle additional tools on or off as needed
Enable or Disable WebâŻSearch
- Flip the switch next to WebâŻSearch
- Changes take effect immediately for that mentor
Guide Learners on Usage (examples they can try)
- âSearch the web for current stock prices of Nvidia.â â Returns latest price (e.g., as of 25âŻJune)
- âWhat are the latest AI tools released this month?â â Lists recent AI releases
- âWho is the current president of Mexico?â â Provides the current leader
- âWhatâs the latest guidance on FA deadlines?â â Retrieves upâtoâdate financialâaid information
- âCompare tuition fees for online bachelorâs degrees in 2025.â â Supplies universities and costs (per credit, semester, or year)
Monitor & Support
- Encourage students to ask followâup questions if a result needs clarification or deeper sourcing
- Remind them that WebâŻSearch augments, not replaces, vetted course materials
Pedagogical Use Cases
CurrentâEvents Research
Students investigate unfolding news stories or technological advancements in real time.
Financial Literacy Lessons
Pull live market data (e.g., Nvidia stock price) to practice interpreting financial trends.
Civic & Global Studies
Query upâtoâdate information on world leaders, election results, or international treaties.
Admissions & Tuition Comparisons
Quickly compare program costs or application deadlines across institutions for informed decisionâmaking.
Policy & Compliance Updates
Retrieve the latest guidance on regulations, grants, or financialâaid deadlines that change frequently.
With WebâŻSearch enabled, mentorAI becomes a live research assistantâdelivering current, hardâtoâfind answers right inside the chat and empowering learners to stay informed in a rapidly changing world.