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At IÉSEG, the ‘Complément‘ platform is gradually becoming part of teaching practices, particularly in accounting courses. Designed to transform course materials into interactive learning modules, it offers students a more personalized and engaging way to learn and revise.

Convinced of the potential of AI in education, IÉSEG acquired stake in the startup ‘Compleducation‘ to accelerate the development and deployment of this tool for its students. But beyond the technology itself, there are two distinct perspectives on its impact: that of a professor and that of a student.

From the professor’s perspective: A tool to enhance teaching

For Louis MANGENEY, ‘Complément’ is first and foremost a pedagogical support tool. The platform enables instructors to quickly convert course materials into structured, interactive learning modules. As he explains, “In just two or three minutes, you can generate a complete module from a PDF.” With only a few clicks, presentation slides are transformed into a comprehensive learning journey featuring an avatar and audio narration.

What stands out most to him, however, is the ability to go beyond simply uploading course materials online. Once generated, the content can be enriched with quizzes, polls, interactive questions, practical exercises, and additional resources. This allows instructors to remain fully in control of their course content.

“Thanks to ‘Complément’, every student can ask their own questions and request explanations for concepts they do not fully understand. The goal is really to provide a form of personalized tutoring, with learning tailored to each student’s pace and needs—which is ultimately the holy grail of education.”

For him, the platform does not replace classroom teaching; rather, it extends it. It can serve as a revision tool, a preparation resource, or a practice platform, depending on students’ needs. Above all, he emphasizes that “AI does not do the learning for students. It can guide them and help them understand concepts, but it cannot replace the practice and retention required to truly learn.”

Despite these new possibilities, the role of the professor remains essential in structuring courses, conveying fundamental concepts, and supporting students throughout their learning journey. “Teachers will need to adapt to these developments. AI should not be seen as something imposed on educators, but as a tool that can be integrated into their teaching practices. Everyone can choose how extensively they want to use it—from a simple complement to a more in-depth integration.”

From the student’s perspective: A tool that changes the way you learn

For Juliette DEHERGNE, an accounting student, ‘Complément’ has transformed the way she studies. “It’s an app that makes courses much shorter and more condensed.” While traditional course materials can sometimes be dense and overwhelming, the platform presents content in a clearer and more progressive way, with quizzes that help students check their understanding along the way.

She also highlights how easy the platform is to use and the level of personalization it offers: “It’s really intuitive—you understand how it works almost immediately. You can customize your avatar, choose whether it’s male or female, decide whether it uses more advanced or simpler language, adjust the speaking speed, and even select whether the tone is more relaxed or more formal.”

She mainly uses the platform before exams, completing all the modules to gain an overall view of the course, revise efficiently, and identify areas that require further work. However, she also uses it regularly after each chapter to reinforce her understanding as the course progresses.

What she appreciates most is the ability to interact with the content. Being able to ask questions, request a different explanation, or have a concept simplified is particularly valuable. “When you don’t understand something, you can ask as many questions as you want. In class, you don’t always feel comfortable doing that… and it really helps you get unstuck.” She also emphasizes the feeling of being supported during study sessions, even when studying alone at home.

Before using ‘Complément’, she mainly relied on summary sheets and rereading lecture slides. Today, she combines those methods with the platform, which now plays a significant role in her overall understanding of the material. The impact is also visible in her results: “My grade went from 13 to 16.8.” While she acknowledges that this improvement cannot be attributed solely to the platform, the combination of her personal study methods and ‘Complément’ has made her revision process much more effective.

A tool that supports rather than replaces

Both perspectives converge on one key point: ‘Complément’ does not replace either teachers or personal effort. For instructors, it serves as an extension of the learning experience—a tool that can adapt to the specific needs of each student while diversifying learning materials without altering the core content of the course.

For students, it is a valuable support tool, but one that is only effective when used as part of a genuine learning process. “You still need to attend classes, pay attention, and put in the work yourself. If you’re not trying to understand the material, it won’t magically do the job for you.”

A gradual evolution in teaching and learning

‘Complément’ reflects a broader evolution in educational practices toward more flexible learning environments, where students can progress at their own pace, ask as many questions as they need, and revisit concepts whenever necessary.

AI provides an additional layer of support in the learning process. It offers new ways to revise, practice, and engage with course content—while promoting a fully autonomous and interactive learning experience.

Tools like ‘Complément’ are likely to become increasingly widespread and play a growing role in education. By making learning more accessible and better adapted to individual needs, AI has the potential to transform how students learn and how educators support them on a daily basis.