News from the Nest

What’s New: March 2025 – News from the Nest

Written by Hawkes Learning | Mar 13, 2025 4:00:00 AM

This week, our development team released some exciting updates to make your Hawkes experience smoother, more efficient, and more intuitive.

We’re confident these new features will have a positive impact on your Hawkes courses. Watch the overview video or read on to learn more about what’s new!

Instructor Experience

Side Navigation Gets a Power-Up!

For users who have opted into side navigation, your experience just got even better!

We’ve moved key links from the Classic landing pages directly into the side menu under familiar headings. This update provides quicker access to essential features, making your workflow more efficient.

Section Configuration Upgrade

We’ve enhanced section configuration to give instructors more control over which policies they want to apply to their sections, making course setup more flexible and efficient. This update allows for quicker, more personalized setup, saving time and ensuring a smoother experience.

Student Experience

AI Tutor Enhancements

We’ve updated Hawkes AI Tutor! It is now more responsive and user-friendly than ever. Students will benefit from:

  • Smarter Off-Topic Filtering prevents relevant questions from being mistakenly dismissed, allowing students to get clarification when needed.
  • Better Chat Window Controls make it easier to switch between AI Tutor and their work, reducing distractions.
  • Improved Chat Bubble Behavior minimizes interruptions, keeping students focused during practice sessions.
  • A More Polished Look enhances usability, ensuring a smoother, less intrusive experience, especially on smaller screens.

One exciting result of these upgrades is that AI Tutor can now provide step-by-step calculator instructions, helping students understand the process and solve problems more effectively.

These updates to AI Tutor create a more efficient and supportive learning environment for students, ensuring students get the help they need, whenever they need it.

These are just a few of the exciting changes coming your way at Hawkes Learning. We’re committed to making your experience better and more seamless every step of the way. Stay tuned for more updates, and thank you for being a part of our community!

As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Customer Success Team any time at instructorsupport@hawkeslearning.com