AI Builder Bootcamp for Educators
Build AI-powered educational tools using no-code and low-code platforms, creating functional apps from ideation to implementation.
About the course
Learn to build real-world education tools using AI, no-code, and low-code platforms, even if you've never built an app before. Ready to move beyond prompting and start building? This hands-on course is designed for educators who want to turn ideas into working AI-powered tools. Whether it's a classroom landing page, a task tracker, or a full-featured app, you'll walk through Megan's complete workflow from ideation to implementation using platforms like Lovable, Bolt, and VS Code. No prior coding experience required. By the end of the course, you'll have shipped multiple mini-projects and a final app of your own design.
How it works
You will join a group of 2 to 5 colleagues, and as a group, you will meet 4 times, either in person or online, at a time you all agree on.
Join a circle
Organize your study group with colleagues during the match period.
Agree on a schedule
Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.
Join and collaborate
When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.
What's included
Requirements
- Current teaching position or educational role
- Basic computer literacy and reliable internet access
- Willingness to engage in interactive group learning
- Openness to implementing new strategies in classroom practice
- Basic comfort with AI tools (from Level 1 or equivalent)
Course syllabus
Session 1: From Idea to App: Mapping the Build Process
- • Understanding the problem you're solving
- • Translating educator needs into product features
- • Choosing the right build tools for the job
Session 2: Foundations of No-Code with Lovable + Bolt
- • Building your first landing page
- • Exploring UI blocks and app logic
- • Connecting to AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI)
Session 3: Project 1: To-Do Tracker for Teachers
- • Hands-on: build a functional to-do app
- • Add AI features like auto-categorization or smart suggestions
- • Push live and collect feedback
Session 4: Light Coding for Educators
- • Intro to VS Code and GitHub workflows
- • Making edits in Bolt or Lovable
- • Local vs live production
- • Understanding error messages and troubleshooting
Session 5: Final Project: Design, Build, Launch
- • Scope your app idea (AI-enhanced tool for your context)
- • Work in build sprints and get feedback from peers
- • Launch day: present your app and next steps
Meet the instructor
Megan Hsu
Megan is an experienced educator and special education leader, currently serving as Program Manager at Sunnyvale School District. With a master's from Stanford and over a decade in public education, she brings a deep commitment to equity, innovation, and practical support for teachers. Through her ventures Edumated and BetterAAC, Megan helps educators use AI to save time, boost outcomes, and support student communication.
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