BoodleBox FAQs

The Prompt Field

The BoodleBox prompt field is the main place where users interact with bots, models, and other people in a chat. More than just a text box, it provides tools to choose the right AI assistant, switch between conversation modes, and control how work happens within the platform. Learning how to use the prompt field well is one of the fastest ways to become more effective in BoodleBox.

At its most basic level, type a question, request, or instruction into the prompt field and press <Enter> to submit. To start a new line without sending the message, use <Shift + Enter>. This makes it easy to write longer prompts, structured instructions, or multi-part questions before submitting.

 

Prompt Modes

The prompt field supports different communication modes depending on what needs to be accomplished. In standard Bot Mode, messages are treated as prompts for an AI bot to answer. This is the default mode for asking questions, generating content, analyzing documents, brainstorming ideas, or working with a selected model.

In collaborative chats, Message Mode allows direct communication with other human participants without prompting a bot. To switch quickly, begin a message with /. Alternatively, access the prompt field menu and select the option to switch between Bot Mode and Message Mode. This makes it easy to move between human discussion and AI-supported work within the same chat.

 

Additional Prompt Field Features

The prompt field connects to several other useful BoodleBox tools. Files and documents can be attached directly to a chat using the paperclip icon, giving the selected bot access to course materials, notes, readings, or project files for more context-rich responses. Quick commands and suggested prompts are also available to help new users get started faster.

For best results, follow these simple habits:

• Choose the right bot for the task at hand
• Be specific and clear in the prompt
• Add context by attaching relevant files when needed
• Switch bots when a different perspective or capability would help
• Use Message Mode when collaborating with others in a shared chat

Once comfortable with the prompt field, users can do much more than simply chat with AI, including directing, comparing, collaborating, and building more intentional workflows inside BoodleBox.

Coach Mode, in the BoodleBox prompt window, is a setting that changes how the AI responds so it does more than simply answer your question.
Normal chat mode gives you an answer; Coach Mode gives you an answer plus guidance on how to become better at using AI.

When Coach Mode is active, the AI typically:

• Answers your request directly
• Explains how to improve your prompt
• Suggests better ways to use AI for the task
• Recommends useful BoodleBox features or bots
• Helps you build AI skills over time
• Flags responsible-use issues, such as overreliance on AI, hallucination risk, or the need to verify information

For professors or educators, Coach Mode is especially useful because it can help with things like:

• Designing better assignment prompts
• Creating grading rubrics
• Developing course policies for AI use
• Building lesson plans or activities
• Comparing outputs from different AI models
• Teaching students how to use AI responsibly

For staff, Coach Mode can help in these ways:

• Improves prompts for emails, FAQs, and reports
• Recommends useful tools and workflow shortcuts.
• Flags risks like inaccurate output or oversharing.

And for students:

• Helps improve prompts for studying and brainstorming.
• Suggests better ways to use AI for learning tasks.
• Reminds users to verify facts and think critically.