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Presentation/Lesson Generator

Overview

Getting started with the Generator

The Presentation/Lesson Generator automatically creates sample presentations and lesson guidelines based on user input. To access it, navigate to the Projects tab and select Generator.

Getting Started

Requirements:

  • Gemini API key configured
  • Either Ollama installed OR API keys set for OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini
  • SightLab 2.6.6 or higher recommended for proper quiz formatting

API key links:

Content Input Options

You can:

  • Enter a topic for automatic generation
  • Upload PowerPoint or PDF slideshows
  • Upload documents and images for AI vision analysis
  • Upload custom presentation plans

The system uses AI to automatically generate content from uploaded materials.

Presentation plan layout

Configuration Settings

Quiz and slide configuration options

When creating a presentation, specify:

  • Whether to include a quiz at the end
  • Number of slides to create
  • Default environment (Theater recommended for stereo 3D images; Theater2 for mono images)

Using environments other than Theater2 with mono images requires manually adding TV_Tablet and Start Point objects to the scene.

Generation Process

Generation progress indicator

The system generates lessons within minutes, producing:

  • Audio narration
  • Images (stereo or mono)
  • Virtual environment
  • Slides and one 360-degree image slide
  • Content-based quizzes
  • Optional 360 media, 3D models, videos, and screencasts

Viewing the completed presentation
Session runtime results display

AI Discussion Feature

A checkbox option enables an AI Discussion slide that:

  • Creates a final discussion scene using the same environment
  • Generates a summary infographic
  • Provides session-wide knowledge access to uploaded documents
  • Includes discussion prompts and introductory narration
  • Allows students to explore topics freely with AI guidance

Additional content upload interface

You can generate additional slides and upload custom content through the AI dropdown in the scenes menu.

Important disclaimer

AI-generated content is provided as a starting point to support creativity, efficiency, and exploration. Users are responsible for reviewing, validating, and refining all AI-assisted materials to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, and alignment with learning objectives.