Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin Tutorial, Use Cases & Prompts

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Do you want to learn more about the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin?

In this ChatGPT plugin tutorial, we are going to show you how to use the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin, how to install the plugin, and what the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin can do.

We are also going to explain what to do when this ChatGPT plugin is not working and anything else important that you need to know about the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin.

If you prefer to watch a video tutorial on how to use the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin, check out this one from our YouTube channel:

What can you do with the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin?

Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin is a ChatGPT plugin that enhances ChatGPT’s capabilities by enabling users to discover and access specific moments in open course lectures for targeted learning. With this plugin, users can perform the following tasks:

– Finding lecture materials on a specific topic: Users can search for open course lectures that cover a particular subject of interest. This plugin helps users locate lecture materials related to their desired topic, allowing them to delve deeper into specific areas of study.

– Searching for university course materials on a specific topic: Users can utilize this plugin to search for course materials from universities that are focused on a particular subject. It enables users to access a wide range of educational resources from renowned institutions.

– Retrieving lecture notes or transcripts on a specific topic: This plugin provides users with the ability to retrieve lecture notes or transcripts related to a specific topic. Users can easily access written materials that summarize or detail the content covered in open course lectures, facilitating efficient studying and knowledge acquisition.

– Finding university lectures that delve into a specific topic: Users can leverage this plugin to discover university lectures that extensively explore a particular subject matter. It helps users identify lectures that go in-depth on their desired topic, enabling them to gain a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

– Finding relevant university lectures on a specific topic: This plugin assists users in locating university lectures that are relevant to their chosen topic. By narrowing down the search to specific subjects, users can find lectures that align with their interests and educational needs.

In summary, the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin empowers users to explore, access, and utilize open course lectures effectively. It helps users find lecture materials, course materials, lecture notes, and transcripts, as well as discover relevant and comprehensive university lectures on specific topics.

How to use the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin?

Here is how to use the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin:

  1. Open the ChatGPT website
  2. Sign in to your ChatGPT account
  3. Make sure that you have enabled ChatGPT plugins in your account.
  4. Select GPT-4 model from the model selector.
  5. Click on the ChatGPT plugin icon
  6. Select Plugin store.
  7. Search for the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin
  8. Click on ‘Install’ to add the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin to your ChatGPT account.

Now, also make sure that if you want to use the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin, you have to use the GPT-4 model and you also have to enable the plugin. (currently, only 3 ChatGPT plugins can be enabled at the same time).

Now, all you have to do is use a Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin prompt to activate the plugin.

If you are not sure what plugin prompts you can use to activate the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin, make sure to check out our ChatGPT plugin database here.

Can’t install the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin

If you can’t install the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin, here is how to troubleshoot and find out why you can’t install and use this specific plugin.

1.Make sure you have upgraded to a GPT Plus subscription as ChatGPT plugins are currently only available for Plus subscribers

2. Next, you also have to make sure that the ChatGPT plugins are enabled in your ChatGPT account.

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3. It is possible that the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin is not available in the ChatGPT plugin store anymore temporarily because of some technical issues with the integration.

If you have already installed the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin but it still not generating the right response, check out the next section.

Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin not working – how to fix it?

If the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin is not working properly or you get error messages instead of a ChatGPT response, here are some ways to fix it.

  1. Click on the ‘Regenerate response’ button

Keep in mind that the ChatGPT plugin is still a beta feature, so bugs and other technical issues can occur frequently when you try to make any ChatGPT plugin work.

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However, in a lot of cases, the ‘Regenerate response’ button can help you fix a lot of errors.

  1. Check if you have selected the ChatGPT plugin mode

Once you have installed the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin, you also have to make sure you are using the Plugin mode in ChatGPT if you want to use the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin

Currently, the browsing mode and the plugin mode can’t be used at the same time as you can see on this screenshot:

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  1. Make sure you have enabled the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin

Once you have selected the plugin mode, also make sure you have enabled the ChatGPT plugin.

Keep in mind that only three ChatGPT plugins can be enabled at the same time.

  1. Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin giving me a bad response or output.

If you can’t get the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin to give you the desired output, the easiest method is to ask ChatGPT directly using the GPT-4 model how to get better responses from the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin.

  1. Check other reasons why ChatGPT is not working

It is also possible that there aren’t any issues with the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin, but ChatGPT has some technical issues in general. So as a best practice test, if ChatGPT is working without the plugin mode enabled.

If ChatGPT without the plugin mode enabled is not giving you a response as well, then most likely the bug is not related to the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin.

How to uninstall Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin?

If you no longer want to use the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin, here is how to uninstall it:

  1. Open and sign in to ChatGPT.
  2. Select GPT-4 model from the model selector.
  3. Click on the ChatGPT plugin icon
  4. Select Plugin store.
  5. Search for the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin
  6. Click on ‘Uninstall’ to remove the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin.

Official description of the Open Lecture ChatGPT Plugin in the plugin store

Discover and access the right moments in open course lectures for targeted learning.

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