Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Time
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Location Name
RL 24
Name
Coding Your Own Classroom Tools... but AI does the hard part!
Description
Ever find yourself saying, “I wish there was an app that…” or “I just need a free tool that can…”? Good news: creating your own classroom tools is easier than ever. In this session, participants will explore how AI can help teachers create simple classroom apps, games, chatbots, activities, and instructional tools without needing a coding background.
Attendees will see real classroom examples and practical demonstrations of how AI can support idea generation, coding, design, and troubleshooting while still keeping educators in control of the learning experience. The session will focus on approachable ways teachers can use AI to create resources tailored specifically to their own students, content areas, and classroom needs.
Participants will actively explore examples and discuss classroom applications while learning beginner-friendly strategies that can immediately be adapted for their own classrooms and students.
Speakers
Session Type
Traditional Workshop
Track
AI in the Classroom
Secondary Track
Computer Science
Primary Audience
Elementary/Middle School
Secondary Audience
General Educators
Fall Conference Strands
Inspire
MA DLCS Strands
Digital Tools and Collaboration, Computing Systems, Computational Thinking