In this episode Tricia Friedman talks listeners through an example of how she vibe coding an app from start to finish.

Her vibe coding process of building an app blends AI literacy, digital humanities, and leadership design thinking.

What does this tell us about the future of using generative AI for projects in K12?

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Listeners will gain insight into:

how AI-assisted app design reshapes collaboration and imagination in schools
what happens when storytelling meets software in project-based learning
why ethical AI, digital well-being, and student agency must anchor innovation

Ultimately, this episode challenges educators to think differently about what it means to “build.” Tricia frames vibe coding as an invitation to design with empathy — where app creation, futures literacy, and educator creativity merge to model a more human-centered approach to technology in learning.

If you’re curious about AI in education, digital storytelling, women in edtech, or the future of creative leadership, this episode offers a front-row seat to the evolving intersection of art, code, and compassion.

Why vibe coding is such a vibe