AI Builder Bootcamp for Educators: From Idea to Code (Level 2)

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Instructor: Megan Hsu
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.

Course information

For school leaders and teachers
Duration: 12 hours
5 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning

The methodology

Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 5 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.

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

Instructor

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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.

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.

1

Join a circle

Organize your study group with colleagues. You'll have 3 days to "match," from January 2 to January 5.

2

Agree on a schedule

Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.

3

Join and collaborate

When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.

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