From Zero to Classroom App in 60 Minutes
From Zero to Vibe Coding in 60 Minutes is a friendly, hands-on workshop for teachers who want to see what AI-assisted coding can really do.
In just one hour, you will go from an idea to a working classroom tool, using simple prompts, quick testing and playful iteration. No coding confidence is needed – just bring a problem you would like to solve, a lesson you would like to improve, or a small tool you wish existed.
By the end, you will understand the basics of vibe coding, how to guide AI more effectively, and how to turn rough ideas into useful prototypes for teaching and learning.
Facilitated By
James Abela
Director of Digital Learning and Entrepreneurship, Garden International School
James Abela, Director of Digital Learning and Entrepreneurship at Garden International School, combines his extensive industry experience with a passion for education.
Since 2012, he has been instrumental in shaping the UK computing curriculum. He is the author of Vibe Coding: From Idea to App at the Speed of Flow, Creating SwiftUI Apps in Playgrounds, Parenting and Teaching in the Age of AI, The Gamified Classroom and the Oxford University Press IB Diploma Computer Science book. As the founder of the Southeast Asia Computer Science Teachers Association (SEACSTA), James has become a key figure in computer science education. His accolades include being named 21st Century Teacher of the Year in 2014, an Apple Distinguished Educator (Class Cork 2013), Google Innovator (London 2012), and a finalist for the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Award in 2023.
James also runs workshops and writes curriculum resources, inspiring students to pursue their passions and attend world-renowned universities such as Harvard, Cambridge, Imperial and Carnegie Mellon.
