Designing and Operating a Low-Code Template for Class Delivery and Administration: Lessons Learned

This paper describes the development, operation, and lessons learned from a low-code template designed for class delivery and administration. Built up over four years of highly-evaluated weekly online classes, the template has fostered increased student-teacher interaction, demonstrated the benefits of a database representation of contents, and underscored the importance of visual design. Additionally, it facilitated the incorporation of insights from online streaming as well as experimentation with the integration of AI capabilities. Key design elements include visually appealing layouts to streamline class flow and administration, the extensive use of icons and thumbnails, and Q&A banners for class feedback. This paper discusses the system development, challenges faced during implementation, and pathways for others to adapt a similar approach. In sharing both a template and the experiences, the goal is to offer signposts for others to deploy similar frameworks, in the pursuit of efficient, engaging, and adaptable classes, whether online or face-to-face.