Selections Overview

Create selections, upload materials, and organize your learning.

What are Selections?

Selections are subjects or topics — think of them as folders for everything related to one class or area of study. Examples: "AP Chemistry," "Guitar," "Data Structures." When you start a session, choose a selection and Phil tailors his teaching to that area.

Each selection tracks progress, stores session history, holds study materials, flashcards, quizzes, sections, and a to-do list. There's also a special "General Learning" selection for sessions started without a specific subject.

Creating a Selection

1. Go to Selections in your dashboard sidebar
2. Click the "+" button (bottom-right or in the header)
3. Give it a name (required, max 50 characters)
4. Add an optional goal
5. Choose a color (9 presets: Golden Yellow, Soft Blue, Celebration Pink, etc.)
6. Choose an emoji icon (9 options)
7. Click "Create Selection"

Selections appear as cards in a responsive grid. Drag and drop to reorder them. Each card shows the emoji, name, description, session count, total study time, and quick actions (start session, view history, edit, delete).

Selection Detail Page

Click any selection to open its detail page with a banner (color, emoji, name, description) and 6 tabs:

Stream Tab

Session history for this subject. Shows a table with date, duration, and actions for each session.

• Click the info icon to view the AI-generated session summary
• Start a new session directly from the CTA at the top
• Select multiple sessions for bulk delete
• Paginated: 20, 40, 60, or 100 rows per page

Sections Tab

Break down a selection into sub-units like chapters, modules, or topics.

• Create sections with a name and optional description
• Each section tracks mastery via an AI rubric (concepts and scores)
• Shows material count and session count per section
• Expand a section to see mastery details and linked materials
• Start a session scoped to a specific section
• Drag and drop to reorder sections
• Edit or delete sections (materials move to "All" on delete)

Materials Tab

Upload and manage study materials for Phil to reference.

Flashcards Tab

Create and study flashcard sets for this selection.

• Create sets (click "+", name the set)
• Add cards manually with front (question) and back (answer)
• Generate from materials — select one or more materials (up to 100,000 chars), costs 1 reply
• Study modes: flip (Space to flip, arrows to navigate), write (type before revealing), first-letter hints, shuffle
• Toggle Term → Definition or Definition → Term
• Edit, delete, or bulk-delete cards
• Paginated: 20, 40, 60, or 100 cards per page

Quizzes Tab

Create and practice quiz sets for this selection.

• Create sets and add questions: Multiple Choice (4 options), Short Answer, or True/False
• Optional explanation for each question
• Generate from materials — same multi-material selection as flashcards (1 reply per generation)
• Practice mode: answer questions, get instant feedback (correct/incorrect), see explanations
• Shuffle question order
• Edit, delete, or bulk-delete questions
• Paginated: 20, 40, 60, or 100 questions per page

To-Do Tab

A task list built into each selection.

• Add tasks with the input at the top
• Set priority: High (red), Medium (yellow), or Low (gray)
• Set due dates using a calendar picker — badges show Today, Tomorrow, overdue, or the date
• Check tasks off to move them from "To Do" to "Done"
• Delete tasks
• Progress: "X of Y completed"

Tips

• Upload key resources before your first session
• Create specific selections rather than one catch-all
• Use sections to break down large subjects into chapters or modules
• Update resources as you progress through your course
• Include practice problems and past exams for Phil to reference
• Use the To-Do list to track assignments and study goals