Learning Sessions

Start voice-to-voice conversations with Phil, your EdgeAI learning and focus assistant, and track your study time.

Introduction

Learning sessions are the core of AquaEdge. Each session is a real-time voice conversation with Phil where you can ask questions, work through problems, and learn at your own pace. Phil responds immediately through voice while monitoring your focus with face tracking technology, creating an interactive and engaging tutoring experience.

Starting a Session

To start a learning session:

1. Navigate to the Sessions page in your dashboard
2. Select a selection from the dropdown (Chemistry, Math, History, etc.) or choose "General Learning"
3. Optionally, configure a Pomodoro timer with custom work/break durations
4. Click "Start Learning Session"
5. Allow microphone and webcam access when prompted
6. Start talking - Phil will greet you and begin the conversation

Stage Manager Interface

During your session, you can switch between different views using the thumbnails on the left side:

• Transcript: View Phil's responses in real-time as text. Perfect for reviewing explanations.
• Camera: See yourself while studying to maintain awareness and enable face tracking focus monitoring.
• Tools: Access AI-generated flashcards, practice problems, and mind maps.
• Settings: Pause Phil, pause the timer, or view Pomodoro progress.

Phil's character always appears in the bottom-right corner, changing states as he connects, listens, thinks, speaks, and encourages you.

Session Timers

AquaEdge offers two timer modes:

Talking with Phil

Phil uses OpenAI's Realtime API to provide natural, real-time voice conversations. Here's what you can do:

• Ask questions about any concept or topic
• Work through practice problems together
• Request explanations in different ways if you don't understand
• Ask Phil to generate flashcards, practice problems, or mind maps
• Interrupt Phil anytime to ask follow-up questions
• Request encouragement or motivation when you're struggling

Phil responds through voice, making the experience feel natural and conversational. The transcript view shows his responses as text for easy reference.

Ending a Session

When you're ready to finish:

1. Click the "End Session" button at the bottom of the screen
2. Phil's responses from the session are automatically saved as session notes
3. Your session time and progress are recorded
4. Any generated study materials (flashcards, problems, etc.) are saved to your account

Session History

All your sessions are saved and accessible from your dashboard. You can:

• View past session transcripts
• See total study time per selection
• Access study materials generated during each session
• Track your learning progress over time