SPARTA User Guide

forum Track One

💬 Talking to SPARTA

SPARTA's chatbot answers questions about admissions, offices, faculty, events, and more — in plain English or Tagalog, 24/7.

loginGetting to the Chatbot

Open the Main Menu

Launch SPARTA in your browser. You'll land on the main menu with quick-access tiles.

Tap "Talk to SPARTA"

This opens the chat window — no login or account needed. Works on phone, tablet, or desktop.

💡 Bookmark the page for one-tap access anytime

chat_bubbleAsking a Question

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Type Naturally

No commands or keywords required — just ask like you would ask a person.

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Use Voice Input

Tap the mic icon and speak your question. SPARTA transcribes and answers automatically.

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Try Quick Questions

Tap a suggestion chip under the chat box (e.g. "Who is the dean?") to send it instantly.

Where is the speech lab?

The Speech Lab is on the 2nd floor of the CTE Building, near the Faculty Room. Want directions on the map?

Saan ang library?

Ang Library ay matatagpuan sa Main Building, Ground Floor, tabi ng Registrar's Office.

translateVoice & Language Controls

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Microphone Button

Tap the 🎤 icon in the input bar, allow microphone access when prompted, then speak clearly. Recognition matches your current language setting.

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Language Toggle

Tap the EN | TL pill in the header to switch between English and Tagalog with one tap — this affects both chat replies and voice recognition/speech.

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Text-to-Speech

SPARTA can read its answers aloud. A "Speaking…" indicator appears while it talks — tap the ✕ on that indicator to stop at any time.

helpWhat You Can Ask

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Campus Navigation

"Where is Room 301?" — find buildings, rooms, and offices.

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Faculty & Staff

"Who is the dean of COE?" — get names, contact info, office hours.

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University Info

"When was BSU Lipa founded?" — history, programs, and policies.

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Organizations

"Tell me about SETS org" — student clubs and organizations.

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Programs & Admissions

"What are the requirements for BSIT?" — courses, requirements, and enrollment.

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Jump to the Map

Tap the map icon in the chat header to open the Campus Navigator directly.

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Pro tip: Be specific. "Where is the COE Dean's office?" gets a better answer than just "dean."

campaignStaying Updated with Announcements

SPARTA doesn't rely on asking the chatbot for news — announcements are pushed to you automatically through the pop-up announcement system, available on every page.

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Automatic Pop-up

New announcements appear in a card as soon as you open SPARTA — no need to ask.

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The 🔔 Bell Icon

A floating bell button stays on screen. Tap it anytime to reopen announcements you've dismissed.

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Browse & Drag

Use the arrows or dots to page through multiple announcements. The bell can also be dragged to any spot on your screen.

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Tip: Closed the pop-up already? Just tap the 🔔 bell in the corner of the screen to bring it back.

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🗺️ Using the Campus Navigator

An interactive 3D map of BSU Lipa — search any room or building, get walking directions, and find emergency exits.

loginGetting to the Navigator

From the Main Menu

Tap "Navigate the Campus" on the main menu — or tap the map icon inside the chatbot header.

Let the Map Load

The 3D campus model loads automatically. You'll see a loading indicator briefly while it initializes.

searchSearching for a Location

Type in the Search Bar

Use the search box at the top of the sidebar (desktop) or the floating search bar on the map (mobile). Start typing a room or building name — results appear live as you type.

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Filter by Floor

Use the floor pills (e.g. "All Floors", "Floor 1", "Floor 2") to narrow results to a specific level of a building.

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Select a Result

Tap a location from the results list. The map flies to that spot and opens an info card with details.

directionsGetting Directions

Open a Location's Info Card

Search for or tap your destination on the map to open its info panel.

Tap "Get Directions"

SPARTA draws an animated golden path from the Main Entrance Gate to your destination.

Check the Route Info Card

See estimated distance and walking time at a glance before you head out.

sports_esportsMap Controls

Action	Desktop	Mobile
Rotate view	Click + drag	One-finger drag
Zoom in / out	Scroll wheel	Pinch in / out
Pan the map	Right-click + drag	Two-finger drag
Reset view	🧭 Reset button	🧭 Reset button

mapReading the Legend

Tap the Legend tab in the sidebar (or bottom nav on mobile) any time to see what markers and lines mean.

Start PointMain Entrance Gate

DestinationYour selected location

Emergency ExitEvacuation points

Navigation PathAnimated golden route

Evacuation RouteOrange emergency path

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ClassroomLecture halls & rooms

🏛️

Office / AdminAdministrative offices

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LibraryReading & study areas

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LaboratoryScience & computer labs

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CafeteriaDining & food areas

🏋️

GymnasiumSports & fitness

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ClinicMedical services

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RestroomComfort rooms

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Entrance / ExitCampus access points

emergencyEmergency Evacuation

Tap the Evacuation tab to see the nearest emergency exits and safety contacts from wherever you are on campus.

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Emergency Exits

Browse or search all campus evacuation points, each marked in orange on the map.

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Emergency Contacts

Quick-dial numbers for campus security and Lipa City Emergency (911) are listed in this tab.

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Evacuation Routes

Tap an exit to draw its orange evacuation path from your current view.

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Important: These routes are for orientation only. Always follow physical evacuation signage and instructions from campus security during an actual emergency.

bookmarkSaving Favorite Locations

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Frequently-visited spots (like your classroom or the library) can be saved for quick access — look for the Favorites tab in the sidebar or bottom navigation.

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Quick Reference

The essentials from both tracks in one place.

I want to…	Do this
Ask a question	Open Chatbot → type or tap 🎤
Switch to Tagalog	Tap EN \| TL toggle in chat header
Stop SPARTA from talking	Tap ✕ on the "Speaking…" indicator
Find a room or office	Navigator → Search bar
Get walking directions	Select location → "Get Directions"
See what map icons mean	Navigator → Legend tab
Find the nearest exit	Navigator → Evacuation tab
Jump between Chat and Map	Map icon in chat header

quiz Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to create an account to use SPARTA? +

No. Both the chatbot and the campus navigator are open to anyone — no sign-up or login required.

Does voice input work in Tagalog? +

Yes. Switch the language toggle to TL before tapping the microphone, and SPARTA will listen and reply in Tagalog.

What if my browser doesn't support voice input? +

You can always type your question instead — every chatbot feature is fully usable with text alone.

Can I use the Navigator to find the nearest exit during an emergency? +

Yes, the Evacuation tab shows nearby emergency exits and routes. Treat it as a helpful reference — always prioritize posted signage and staff instructions in a real emergency.

Does SPARTA work on mobile? +

Yes, both the chatbot and the 3D navigator are fully responsive, with touch-friendly controls like pinch-to-zoom and a bottom navigation bar on the map.

💬 Talking to SPARTA

loginGetting to the Chatbot

Open the Main Menu

Tap "Talk to SPARTA"

chat_bubbleAsking a Question

Type Naturally

Use Voice Input

Try Quick Questions

translateVoice & Language Controls

Microphone Button

Language Toggle

Text-to-Speech

helpWhat You Can Ask

Campus Navigation

Faculty & Staff

University Info

Organizations

Programs & Admissions

Jump to the Map

campaignStaying Updated with Announcements

Automatic Pop-up

The 🔔 Bell Icon

Browse & Drag

Ready for the 3D map?

🗺️ Using the Campus Navigator

loginGetting to the Navigator

From the Main Menu

Let the Map Load

searchSearching for a Location

Type in the Search Bar

Filter by Floor

Select a Result

directionsGetting Directions

Open a Location's Info Card

Tap "Get Directions"

Check the Route Info Card

sports_esportsMap Controls

mapReading the Legend

emergencyEmergency Evacuation

Emergency Exits

Emergency Contacts

Evacuation Routes

bookmarkSaving Favorite Locations

Quick Reference

Frequently Asked Questions

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