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Pip, your Dolphin study companion

SLIDES TO NOTES

A deck full of bullets.
Notes that connect them.

Bring your lecture slides to Dolphin. Ask Pip to organize the main ideas, explain the short version, and flag the context you still need from class.

Turn slides into notes See an example

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THE SLIDES ARE THE STARTING POINT

Expand the bullets. Keep the context.

Illustrative example
Psychology · three sample slides

Slide 1 · Working memory

Limited capacity
Temporary holding + processing
Example: mental arithmetic

Slide 2 · Cognitive load

Task demands compete for capacity
Unnecessary distractions add load

Slide 3 · Chunking

Group familiar elements
Use prior knowledge
Does not make capacity unlimited

A written sample, not an uploaded deck
Notes in slide order

Working with limited capacity.

The main idea, followed by what to clarify.

  1. 01

    Hold information while using it

    Working memory temporarily holds information and supports processing. Mental arithmetic requires keeping intermediate numbers in mind while calculating.

  2. 02

    Watch the competing demands

    The task and unnecessary distractions both draw on limited capacity. Check the instructor’s examples to see which distractions they emphasized.

  3. 03

    Group what is already familiar

    Chunking organizes familiar elements using prior knowledge. It does not remove the capacity limit. Extra illustration: a familiar abbreviation may be easier to hold than unrelated letters.

WHAT IS MISSING?Can these notes replace the lecture?

No. These slides omit the instructor’s explanation and any classroom examples. Add your own lecture notes and check the original diagrams before treating the summary as complete.

The sample expands only the text shown here and labels an additional illustration. Real decks may include visual context that needs your review.

KEEP YOUR LECTURE IN VIEW

From upload to a useful first draft.

1. Add the deck

Upload a PowerPoint or PDF in Dolphin. For Google Slides, download a copy first. Use the material you have permission to study.

2. Name the format

Choose a quick PowerPoint summary or detailed notes by slide. Ask Pip to keep source references where available.

3. Fill in the class context

Add your instructor’s examples, check formulas, and resolve unclear diagrams. Then turn the checked notes into recall questions.

NOT SURE WHAT TO ASK?

Start with this.

Copy this prompt, open Dolphin, and add your course materials.

Turn this lecture deck into study notes in slide order. Keep the slide titles and references where available. Explain short bullet points, preserve important definitions and formulas, and label any explanation that goes beyond the slides. Flag diagrams or missing context that need my review. Finish with five recall questions.

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

From presentations to study notes.

How do I turn lecture slides into study notes?

Sign in to Dolphin and attach your slide deck to a conversation. Ask Pip for notes in slide order, with definitions, explanations, and a list of unclear points. Compare the notes with your deck and add anything your instructor said that was not on the slides.

Can I upload a PowerPoint presentation?

Dolphin accepts PowerPoint files, including .pptx, as well as PDFs. If a deck does not read correctly, export it as a PDF and try that version. Check that the relevant slide text is readable before generating notes.

Can I use Google Slides?

Download your Google Slides deck as a PowerPoint or PDF file, then attach it in Dolphin. This workflow uses the file you provide; it does not require a Google Slides account connection.

Is this a PowerPoint summarizer or a speaker-notes extractor?

This workflow creates study notes from your presentation content. Ask for a short summary when you only need the main ideas, or detailed notes when you need explanations. It is not a promise to extract every hidden speaker note, animation, or embedded recording.

What happens to diagrams and formulas?

Review them against the original slide. Visual relationships, small labels, and equations can lose meaning when a presentation is read. Supply missing context and ask Pip to identify anything uncertain instead of filling gaps with a guess.

Can I turn the notes into questions afterward?

Yes. Ask Pip for flashcards or practice questions about the same material. Start by checking the notes, so an error in the summary does not become something you memorize.

KEEP LEARNING

Make your next study session
a little clearer.

Turn slides into notes