🎨 Custom Applications & Course Wrap-Up

Session 4, Topic 5 | Free Power Tools - Interactive Projects

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⏱️ 30 minutes + ongoing exploration

Build Anything You Can Imagine

You've learned the tools, mastered the workflow, and built a professional project. Now let's explore 12 more custom applications you can create with your free AI toolkit, plus celebrate everything you've accomplished in this course!

🎯 Learning Objectives

  • Discover 12 ready-to-build custom applications
  • Get copy-paste prompts for instant project starts
  • Learn how to share and deploy your creations
  • Understand next steps for continued learning
  • Celebrate your AI educator transformation!

🚀 12 Custom Applications You Can Build Today

Each project includes a ready-to-use prompt. Copy, paste into LMArena or NanoBanana, and build!

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Interactive Quiz Generator

Beginner

Create custom quizzes with automatic scoring, timers, and instant feedback

Create an interactive quiz builder as a single HTML file. Features: 10 customizable multiple choice questions, 30-second timer per question, score tracking with percentage, immediate right/wrong feedback, "Try Again" button, mobile responsive design, colorful student-friendly interface.
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Event Countdown Timer

Beginner

Countdown to important dates (field trips, project deadlines, graduation)

Create a customizable event countdown timer. Show days, hours, minutes, seconds until target date. Allow user to set custom event name and date. Display in large, colorful text. Add confetti animation when countdown reaches zero. Include multiple countdown slots for different events. Save to localStorage.
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Random Student Selector

Beginner

Fair random selection with animations, tracking, and no-repeat mode

Create a random student name picker. Input list of student names. Big "Pick Random Student" button. Selected name displays in large animated text. "No Repeat" mode (tracks already selected). History log showing all selections. Spinning wheel animation before reveal. Sound effect option. Export selection history to text file.
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Progress Tracker Dashboard

Intermediate

Visual progress bars for skills, projects, or learning objectives

Create a student progress tracker dashboard. Add custom skills/subjects (e.g., Math, Reading, Science). Adjustable progress bars (0-100%). Color-coded: red (0-40%), yellow (41-70%), green (71-100%). Add notes for each skill. Visual charts showing overall progress. Export progress report as printable PDF. Save all data in localStorage.
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Pomodoro Study Timer

Beginner

Focus timer with work/break cycles, statistics, and motivational messages

Create a Pomodoro study timer. 25-minute work sessions, 5-minute breaks. Visual circular progress. Auto-switch between work and break. Sound alerts. Motivational messages during breaks. Track completed sessions. Show total study time today. Dark mode for reduced eye strain. Keyboard shortcuts (space to start/pause).
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Weekly Schedule Planner

Intermediate

Visual weekly calendar with color-coded subjects and reminders

Create a weekly class schedule planner. Grid showing Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. Click cells to add class names. Color-code by subject (Math=blue, Science=green, etc.). Add notes for each period. Print-friendly view. Export as PNG image. Room number field. Teacher name. Editable time slots. Save schedule to localStorage.
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Digital Flashcards

Intermediate

Swipeable flashcards with study modes and progress tracking

Create digital flashcards tool. Add unlimited cards (front/back text). Click to flip. Swipe or arrow keys to navigate. "Shuffle" mode for random order. Mark cards as "mastered" or "need review". Study mode: only shows unmastered cards. Progress bar. Import/export card sets as JSON. Multiple decks. Mobile touch-friendly.
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Grade Calculator

Beginner

Calculate grades with weighted categories and GPA conversion

Create a grade calculator tool. Input assignments with scores and max points. Weight categories (Tests 40%, Homework 30%, Participation 30%). Auto-calculate current grade percentage and letter grade. Show GPA (4.0 scale). "What-if" calculator: predict needed score on final exam. Visual chart showing grade distribution. Export grade report.
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Color Palette Generator

Beginner

Generate harmonious color schemes for classroom materials

Create a color palette generator for classroom materials. Click to generate 5-color harmonious palette. Show hex codes, RGB values. Copy individual colors to clipboard. Save favorite palettes. Preview colors on sample poster, worksheet, presentation slide. Generate based on mood (calm, energetic, professional). Export palette as image.
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Interactive Timeline

Advanced

Visual timeline with events, descriptions, images, and clickable details

Create an interactive historical timeline. Horizontal scrollable timeline with dates. Add events with title, date, description. Click event for detailed popup with image placeholder. Color-code by category (war, invention, discovery). Zoom in/out on timeline. Filter by date range. Search events. Export as printable poster. Mobile responsive with touch scrolling.
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Math Practice Generator

Intermediate

Generate unlimited math problems with instant checking and hints

Create a math practice problem generator. Select operation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division). Difficulty level (1-2 digit, 3-4 digit). Generate 10 problems. Student inputs answers. Instant feedback (green checkmark or red X). Show correct answer if wrong. Hint button. Timer optional. Track accuracy percentage. Print worksheet. New problem set button.
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Interactive Map Quiz

Advanced

Click-to-identify geography quiz with scoring and timed mode

Create an interactive US states map quiz. SVG map of USA with all 50 states. "Identify" mode: click on a random state name from list. "Label" mode: click state, type name. Score tracking. Timer for speed challenge. Highlight correct/incorrect states. Difficulty: regions only or all states. Leaderboard. Works with any subject (countries, continents, body parts).

🤝 Sharing and Deploying Your Tools

Option 1: Local/Email Distribution (Easiest)

Perfect for: Sharing with colleagues, single classrooms, personal use
  • ✓ Email the HTML file as an attachment
  • ✓ Place on shared network drive
  • ✓ Upload to Google Drive and share link with "Viewer" access
  • ✓ Works offline - no internet needed after download!

Option 2: Free Web Hosting

🌐 Free Hosting Services

  • Netlify Drop: Drag & drop HTML file → Get instant URL (netlify.app subdomain)
  • GitHub Pages: Free hosting, custom domain option, great for open-source educational resources
  • Google Sites: Embed HTML in Google Sites page, share via link
  • Vercel: Similar to Netlify, instant deployment, fast global CDN
💡 Tip: For tools with localStorage (saved data), warn users that clearing browser data will erase their progress. Consider adding an "Export Data" backup button!

Option 3: Learning Management System Integration

🤫 Keep These Free Tools Secret!

You've discovered incredibly powerful resources that most educators don't know about:

  • LMArena: Free access to $60/month worth of AI subscriptions
  • NanoBanana: Instant AI with zero barriers
  • Claude.ai Free: Professional-quality code generation
  • The Workflow: Compare → Iterate → Polish methodology

The fewer people who know, the longer these stay free and accessible. Share wisely with trusted colleagues only!

📚 Continue Your AI Educator Journey

🎯 Next Steps for Ongoing Learning

Week 1-2: Practice and Build

  • Build 3 of the 12 custom applications above
  • Share one tool with a colleague and get feedback
  • Test your tools with actual students
  • Create a "My AI Tools" folder to organize your work

Month 1: Integrate Into Workflow

  • Use LMArena for all lesson plan generation
  • Build one custom tool per week
  • Track time saved with a simple log
  • Document your favorite prompts in a personal library

Month 2-3: Share and Teach

  • Present one tool at a department meeting
  • Write a blog post or social media thread about your experience
  • Offer to teach a colleague the basics
  • Submit a proposal to lead AI resource at your institution

Ongoing: Stay Current

  • Try new AI models as they're released on LMArena
  • Join AI educator communities (Reddit r/ArtificialIntelligence, Twitter/X #AIinEducation)
  • Experiment with new free tools (they pop up regularly!)
  • Share your success stories and creations

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉

You've completed the AI Educators Professional Development Course!

4
Sessions Completed
20
Topics Mastered
$5K+
Value of Tools Built
$0
Money Spent

🏆 Your New Superpowers

Session 1: AI Foundations & Quick Wins

Session 2: Building Your Digital Workspace

Session 3: Power Tools - PowerShell & Claude Code

Session 4: Free Power Tools - Interactive Projects

💰 Your ROI (Return on Investment)

🎁 What You've Gained (In Dollar Value)

Free Tools Access:

  • ChatGPT Equivalent: $20/month × 12 = $240/year saved
  • Claude Pro Equivalent: $20/month × 12 = $240/year saved
  • Gemini Advanced Equivalent: $20/month × 12 = $240/year saved

Tools You Built:

  • Coordinator Portal: $2,000 professional value
  • Weekly Report Generator: $800 professional value
  • Student Resource Hub: $1,200 professional value
  • Human Body Viewer: $5,000 professional value

Skills Acquired:

  • AI Prompt Engineering: $500 course value
  • Web Development Basics: $800 course value
  • Command-Line Skills: $400 course value

Total Value: $11,420+

Your Investment: $0

🌟 Final Words

You started this course as an educator interested in AI. You're finishing as an AI-powered educator with practical tools, real projects, and the confidence to build anything you can imagine.

The tools you've learned - ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Gamma, Pictory, VSCodium, PowerShell, Claude Code, LMArena, and NanoBanana - are just the beginning. The real power is in your new AI-assisted workflow: recognizing opportunities, choosing the right tool, iterating rapidly, and creating professional results.

Most importantly, you've proven that you don't need to be a programmer to harness AI's power. You don't need expensive subscriptions. You don't need years of resource. You just need curiosity, clear communication, and the willingness to iterate.

🚀 Your Challenge

Within the next 7 days:

  1. Build ONE tool from the 12 custom applications above
  2. Use it with real students or colleagues
  3. Get feedback
  4. Share your success (or lessons learned!)

The best way to learn is by doing. Start building today!

✅ Final Course Completion Checklist

Thank you for being an AI education pioneer! 🎓

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This course was created by LARK Labs as part of our mission to empower educators with AI tools.

Keep building, keep learning, and keep making education better with AI!