Hi everyone! My name is Shaunte Allen.

I was a teacher for a long time—over 18 years—working with kids in schools and colleges.

But I also do something called learning design.

That means I help build the apps, websites, and computer systems that teachers use to help students learn.

So instead of just teaching in a classroom, I also help design the tools and technology that make learning more fun and interactive.

I’ve taught things like:

  • Reading and writing

  • College classes

  • Online courses

  • And how to learn using computers and digital tools

Today, you’re going to get to do something really special—you’re going to become little designers yourselves and change your own app so it shows your personality.

Because coding isn’t just typing—it’s creating something that works the way YOU want it to work.

PROBLEM

We don’t know how our kids feel when they come back from a long break

SOLUTION

2 part digital indicator system where students can indicate their emotions on an app. The counselor will see the responses on their dashboard. They will help the student.

1) Change the Background Color

🗣️ What to say:

“In coding, colors are controlled by something called a color code. We can change the whole vibe of the app just by changing a few numbers.”

👉 What they do:

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background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #ffd6ec, #cce5ff);

💡 Kid instruction:

“Change the color codes (the # values) to any colors you like.”

💬 2) Change the Message the App Says

🗣️ What to say:

“This is the computer’s message. We can change what it says when someone clicks a mood.”

👉 What they do:

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message = "✨ That's awesome! Keep shining!";

💡 Kid instruction:

“Change the sentence to something YOU would say to a friend.”