Latest Version of Claude : How to Use It Best

Anthropic released Claude 3.7 Sonnet in February 2025, and it quickly became one of the most widely adopted AI systems globally. This latest version offers significant improvements that make it particularly valuable for educational applications.
Now, anyone who has used Claude will tell you how simple and yet profoundly human Claude comes out in conversations. Content creators who work with multiple AI chatbots say Claude is way ahead for its flexibility and language understanding.

Claude 3.7 Sonnet stands out from other AI systems for four main reasons:

1. Advanced reasoning : It helps solve complex problems through structured thinking processes – For instance, when a student needs to analyze the environmental impact of a proposed city policy, Claude 3.7 Sonnet can break down the analysis into logical steps: identifying stakeholders, evaluating short and long-term effects, considering alternative approaches, and weighing trade-offs between economic and environmental factors
2. Improved understanding : For example, when a student asks about “depression” in a geography class versus a psychology course, Claude 3.7 Sonnet automatically recognizes whether to provide information about economic depressions or the mental health condition without requiring clarification
3. Creative writing : For example, a student struggling with writer’s block on an English literature essay can ask Claude 3.7 Sonnet to suggest multiple thesis statements on “symbolism in The Great Gatsby,” receive suggestions on outline, get feedback on drafts and identifies areas needing stronger analysis
4. New extended thinking mode : This mode of Claude 3.7 Sonnet, provides more thorough analysis for difficult questions. Unfortunately, it is not available in the free version, but only for paid versions like Pro, Team, and Enterprise.

Current usage of AI primarily concentrates in software development and writing tasks, which makes up nearly half of what Generative AI is being used for. However, analysis of data show approximately 36% of occupations use AI for at least 25% of their associated tasks.

How Students Can Use Claude 3.7 Sonnet for Learning

Students on the Infyni platform can leverage Claude 3.7 Sonnet to enhance their learning experience in several practical ways:

• Research assistance: Students can ask Claude to help find and summarize information on complex topics
• Essay development: Claude can provide feedback on writing structure, arguments, and clarity
• Problem-solving practice: Students can work through difficult problems with Claude’s step-by-step guidance
• Study planning: Claude can help create personalized study schedules
• Concept explanation: When struggling with difficult concepts, students can ask Claude to explain the idea using different approaches until they understand

You can find more detailed information on the features that come with Claude 3.7 Sonnet here.