Vibe Coding for Teachers 2026 (Dongguan)
Description
Vibe Coding for Teachers: Creating Interactive Lessons Without Learning to Code
Join James Abela at the International School of Dongguan on Saturday, 5 December 2026 for a practical, hands-on workshop exploring vibe coding: creating interactive learning materials and simplifying everyday teaching tasks using plain-language prompts.
This workshop is designed for teachers who do not teach Computer Science. No coding knowledge is required.
Through demonstrations, guided practice and a first-draft build, participants will explore how to:
Turn static slides and worksheets into interactive learning activities
Design and refine a classroom tool using clear prompts
Explore ways to streamline planning, summaries and routine administration
Evaluate generated content for accuracy, privacy and classroom suitability
The workshop will also address the limits of vibe coding: when it works well, where caution is needed, and how to use it responsibly with students. The focus is on confidence, clarity and realistic classroom use.
The Dongguan activities will not require Google services. The specific tools, accounts and sharing arrangements will be confirmed after local access checks with the host school; no particular overseas platform is assumed to be accessible.
Agenda
09:30–10:00 Arrival and registration
10:00–10:45 Introduction to vibe coding for teaching
10:45–11:15 Guided demonstration: interactive learning activities
11:15–12:00 Development setup and guided practice
12:00–12:20 Classroom application discussion and questions
12:20–13:00 Lunch break
13:00–13:30 Sharing and testing your tool
13:30–14:15 First-draft build
14:15–15:00 Showcase, reflection and wrap-up
Suggested Tools and Hardware
What to bring
Bring a Mac or Windows laptop and charger.
Tool choices, any account requirements and preparation instructions will be confirmed before the workshop following local access checks with the host school. Activities will not depend on Google services.
Please use sample or anonymised information during practical activities and avoid entering identifiable student information into AI tools.
Presenter
James Abela
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 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.
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