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On Demand AI Tutor

 Expands Access and Protects the Learning Experience

Extending Paper’s tutoring expertise through guided AI support students can access anytime—built to guide learning, not shortcut it

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Students Deserve Access to Modern and Thoughtful Learning Support 

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Accessibility

24/7 academic support in 40 languages (and counting)

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Learning Integrity 

Help students think through problems rather than just giving solutions

 

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Visible to Districts

Interactions are recorded so educators can stay in the learning process

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High Guardrails

Sessions are monitored and high-risk situations are escalated to a human

On Demand AI Tutor meets students where they are today and helps guide the learning of tomorrow.

The Tension Between Ubiquitous AI and Authentic Learning

As AI becomes a common learning tool, the challenge for schools is ensuring it supports real thinking and remains connected to the classroom.

Guided Learning


Most AI tools are built to deliver answers quickly, not guide students through the thinking and reasoning that meaningful learning requires.

Visible Learning


When students rely on consumer AI for help, schools lose visibility into how questions are asked, explained, and understood.

On Demand AI Tutoring Makes Authentic Learning Accessible Anytime

Students get guided academic support anytime through AI shaped by Paper’s years of tutoring expertise—with visibility and safeguards districts can trust.

  • Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Students can access guided academic support anytime they need help—whether they’re studying for a test, working through an assignment, or practicing new concepts.

    Multilingual support helps ensure more students can get explanations and guidance in the language they’re most comfortable learning in (40+ languages). By expanding when and how students can get help, On Demand AI Tutor brings academic support within reach for more learners.

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    Learning Integrity

    On Demand AI is built on years of tutoring expertise and millions of real student learning interactions. Instead of generating answers, it follows the same instructional approach Paper tutors use—guiding students through questions, reasoning, and step-by-step thinking.

    This ensures AI support reinforces how students learn rather than short-circuiting the learning process. On Demand AI will never just give answers away or help students cheat. 

  • Learning Visibility

    Learning Visibility

    When students get help through On Demand AI Tutor, their interactions remain visible to educators within the Paper platform. Teachers and schools can see how students are asking questions, working through problems, and building understanding.

    This transparency keeps academic support connected to the classroom rather than happening outside school oversight.

Thoughtful and Thorough Safety Guardrails 

Paper’s On Demand AI Tutor includes safety systems designed to protect students, detect concerning situations, and involve humans when it matters most.

  • Real-Time Human Escalation

    When high-risk situations are detected, the system escalates the session to human tutors who follow standardized safety protocols to assess urgency and escalate concerns to the appropriate support teams.

  • Active Safety Monitoring

    Systems detect concerning language and behaviors to identify potential safety risks.

  • Human Oversight and Review

    Moderators review flagged interactions to ensure student safety concerns are addressed.

 

 

 

ODAI ESCALATION

Additional Features: Sophisticated Student Usability Tools

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Screenshot & File Analysis
Students can upload screenshots, photos, or files so On Demand AI Tutor can help them work through the problem step by step.

Recorded Whiteboard Sessions
Recorded Whiteboard Sessions
Students can use an interactive whiteboard to show their work, draw diagrams, and solve problems visually.
Mid-Conversation Language Switching
Mid-Conversation Language Switching
Students can switch languages during a conversation and continue receiving guidance in the language they’re most comfortable using.
Seamless Transfer to a Human Tutor
Seamless Transfer to a Human Tutor
Students can move from AI-guided help to real-time support from a live Paper tutor whenever they need additional help.

The Open Letter That Inspired Early and Expanded Access to On Demand AI 

A Paper student wrote us a note that hit hard: students don’t just need support—they need it in the moments they’re actually trying to learn.

That letter is why we’re expanding access to our latest and greatest tutoring experience, so more students can get help with assignments, studying, and test prep—anytime they need it.

"I spent a semester struggling, and my grades prove it. I went to teachers, re-read material, and still felt stuck. I was told to drop classes, but I knew I could handle the work; I just needed help."
- Olive B., 10th Grade, MA
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The Open Letter That Inspired Early and Expanded Access to our On Demand AI Tutor

Read the Letter

Common Questions:

On-Demand AI Tutor

How does On Demand AI Tutor guide learning instead of giving answers?

On Demand AI Tutoring follows the same instructional principles that guide Paper’s tutoring. Instead of simply generating answers, it helps students work through questions step by step—asking guiding questions, breaking down concepts, and reinforcing how to approach problems. The goal is to support understanding, not just completion.

Does On Demand AI Tutor replace Paper’s human tutors?

No. On Demand AI Tutor expands when students can get help, while Paper’s human tutors remain available for live academic support. Together, they give students more ways to access guided learning when they need it.

Can students transfer a conversation to a live tutor?

Yes. If a student needs additional support, they can transfer their conversation to one of Paper’s live tutors. This allows students to move seamlessly from AI-guided help to real-time support from a human tutor when needed.

What subjects can students get help with?

On Demand AI Tutor supports students where they are — across subjects, grades, and languages. Whether a student needs help in math, science, writing, or beyond, they can access immediate academic support in multiple languages, removing barriers and extending learning beyond the classroom.



Which grade levels and subject areas is On Demand AI Tutor designed for?

On Demand AI tutoring is designed for students from elementary through high school. On Demand AI Tutor will dynamically adjust the experience based on grade and then further on individual student need. 

Can students upload screenshots or images of their assignments?

Yes. Students can upload screenshots or photos of assignments, worksheets, or problems they’re working on. On Demand AI Tutor can review the image and help guide students through the question step by step.

Does On Demand AI support visual problem solving like math work or diagrams?

Yes. On Demand AI Tutor includes an interactive whiteboard that allows students to work through problems visually. This is especially helpful for subjects like math where showing steps, drawing diagrams, or writing out equations supports deeper understanding.

 

How can teachers see how students are using On Demand AI Tutor?

On Demand AI Tutoring sessions take place within the Paper platform, where interactions remain visible to educators. Schools can see how students are asking questions, working through problems, and engaging with academic support. This transparency keeps learning connected to the classroom rather than happening outside school oversight.

What happens if a student shares something concerning during a session?

On Demand AI Tutor includes built-in safety guardrails that monitor sessions for concerning language or behaviors. When high-risk situations are detected, the system escalates the session to who follow standardized safety protocols to assess urgency and escalate concerns to the appropriate support teams.

How does On Demand AI Tutor align with district AI policies?

On Demand AI Tutor is designed specifically for educational environments. It includes safety guardrails, educator visibility, and human escalation protocols so schools can introduce AI support responsibly and maintain oversight of how it’s used.

What languages does On Demand AI Tutor support?

On Demand AI Tutor can support students in many languages so they can ask questions and receive explanations in the language they’re most comfortable using for learning.

Currently supported languages include:

Arabic, Armenian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Khmer, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yoruba.

Why should schools offer AI support instead of letting students use consumer AI tools on their own?

Students are already turning to AI for help with schoolwork. On Demand AI Tutor brings that support into a school-controlled environment—designed around tutoring best practices, with educator visibility and safety guardrails. This allows schools to expand access to academic help while protecting the learning experience.