⏱️ 45 minutes
Build a Resource Hub Students Will Actually Use
Create an organized, searchable portal with FAQs, important links, and resources. Students can find answers quickly without emailing you!
🎯 Learning Objectives
- Design an intuitive student-facing interface
- Organize resources by category
- Implement searchable FAQ section
- Add important dates and deadlines
- Include quick links to common resources
🚀 Step-by-Step Build Process
Create Project Structure
- In VSCodium, create folder:
student-resources - Create file:
resources.html
📁 CoordinatorTools/
📁 dashboard/
📁 reports/
📁 student-resources/
📄 resources.html
Prepare the AI Prompt
Build a Student Resource Hub HTML page with:
HEADER SECTION:
- Title: "Student Resources"
- Search bar to filter content
- Category tabs (All, Academic, Financial, Campus Life, Support)
RESOURCE CATEGORIES:
1. Academic Resources
- Registration information
- Academic calendar
- Tutoring services
- Library resources
- Course catalogs
2. Financial Aid
- FAFSA information
- Scholarship opportunities
- Payment deadlines
- Work-study programs
3. Campus Life
- Student activities
- Housing information
- Dining services
- Recreation facilities
4. Support Services
- Counseling
- Career services
- Disability services
- Health center
FAQ SECTION:
- Collapsible accordion-style questions
- Common questions about registration, deadlines, policies
- Search-filterable
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Upcoming deadlines calendar
- Color-coded by urgency
QUICK LINKS:
- Email coordinators
- Schedule appointment
- Submit forms
FEATURES:
- Mobile responsive
- Print-friendly version
- Dark mode toggle
- "Copy link" buttons for easy sharing
- Student-friendly language
Style: Clean, approachable, easy navigation
Generate and Implement
- Paste prompt into AI (ChatGPT/Claude/Gemini)
- Copy generated HTML
- Paste into
resources.htmlin VSCodium - Save file
Customize with Your Information
- Replace placeholder URLs with your actual links
- Add your institution's specific resources
- Update contact information
- Adjust categories to match your programs
Test All Features
- Open
resources.htmlin browser - Test search functionality
- Try category filtering
- Click all FAQ accordions
- Verify all links work
- Test on mobile view (resize browser)
💡 Content Tips for Student Hubs
- Student Language: Avoid jargon, use clear everyday terms
- Visual Hierarchy: Most important info at top
- Action-Oriented: Use verbs: "Register", "Apply", "Contact"
- Mobile-First: 70% of students will view on phones
- Update Regularly: Keep dates and deadlines current
- Analytics: Track which sections are used most
🎨 Customization Ideas
Add Video Tutorials
Prompt: "Add embedded video tutorial section with placeholder YouTube links"
Include Chatbot
Prompt: "Add a simple FAQ chatbot that helps students find answers"
Document Downloads
Prompt: "Add downloadable forms section with PDF links"
Multi-Language Support
Prompt: "Add language selector for English and Spanish versions"
📤 Sharing Your Hub
Once complete, you can:
- Upload to Website: Host on your department site
- Share Link: Email to students
- QR Code: Generate QR code for flyers
- Canvas/Blackboard: Embed in LMS
✅ Topic Completion Checklist
- ✓ Created student-resources folder and file
- ✓ Generated complete hub with AI
- ✓ Customized with actual institutional resources
- ✓ Search functionality works
- ✓ FAQ accordions expand/collapse
- ✓ Category filtering functions
- ✓ All links tested and working
- ✓ Mobile responsive verified