CSTANJ CSPDWeek 2026

Discover how any teacher — regardless of coding background — can use vibe coding and AI to build custom classroom apps, games, and assessment tools that meet the specific needs of their students. This session shares real-world examples, practical platforms, and a hands-on path to creating your own educational technology.

Vibe coding is changing what's possible for educators. By describing what you want in plain English, teachers can now build functional, engaging, standards-aligned web applications without writing a single line of code. As a 3rd grade teacher in New Jersey, I have spent the past two years using these tools to build a portfolio of classroom apps that include NJSLA test prep platforms, 3D math games, cursive writing curricula, and adaptive learning environments — all designed specifically for the students sitting in front of me each day.

This session will demystify vibe coding for educators and demonstrate how it can be used to create personalized learning experiences that no off-the-shelf product can match. Participants will see real classroom apps in action, hear about the platforms and AI models that power them, and learn the workflow I use to take an idea from a sticky note to a finished, student-ready tool. We'll explore the pedagogical possibilities, the practical considerations around student data and cybersecurity, and the ways teachers can use these tools to differentiate instruction, engage reluctant learners, and reclaim their creative voice in the classroom.

Whether you teach PreK or high school, this session will give you a clear understanding of what vibe coding is, why it matters for the future of education, and how to begin building your own classroom tools. Hands-on segments will give participants the chance to start building a real project they can take back to their students.