EdBridge is an AI-powered platform that helps teachers create, enhance, and personalize curriculum materials in real-time. By leveraging Groq's LLM capabilities and Tavily's search functionality, EdBridge streamlines the lesson planning process and provides teachers with high-quality educational resources.

• AI-Powered Lesson Generation: Create complete lesson plans with explanations, activities, and assessments
• Auto-Generated Quizzes: Get grade-appropriate assessment questions with answer explanations
• AI-Powered Homework Generator: Create customized homework assignments with multiple question types (MCQs, short answers, diagram-based questions, and creative prompts)
• Real-World Examples: Connect classroom concepts to current events and applications
• Resource Discovery: Find relevant educational videos, articles, and interactive content
• Time-Saving: Create complete lesson materials in minutes instead of hours
• Personalization: Tailor content to specific grade levels and subjects

• Frontend: React.js with Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js with Express
• Database: MongoDB
• External APIs:
  • Groq (LLM for content generation)
  • Tavily (Search API for educational resources)
• Authentication: JWT

• Node.js (v16 or higher)
• MongoDB (local or Atlas)
• Groq API key
• Tavily API key

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/Joystonm/edbridge-app.git
   cd edbridge-app
   

2. Install server dependencies

   cd server
   npm install
   cp .env.example .env
   

3. Install client dependencies

   cd ../client
   npm install
   cp .env.example .env
   

4. Configure environment variables

   • Update the .env files in both the server and client directories with your API keys and configuration

1. Start the server

   cd server
   npm run dev
   

2. Start the client

   cd client
   npm run dev
   

3. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:5173

• Teacher enters:
  • Topic (e.g., "Photosynthesis")
  • Grade Level (e.g., "7th")
  • Subject (e.g., "Biology")

• Groq AI:
  • Summarizes the topic in grade-appropriate language
  • Generates 3-5 quiz questions with answers
  • Creates activity/experiment suggestions
  • Provides key learning outcomes
  • Generates customized homework assignments
• Tavily API:
  • Pulls live, real-world examples related to the topic
  • Finds relevant educational videos and articles
  • Discovers interactive resources

• Displays results in an organized, tabbed interface
• Options to:
  • Save to user dashboard
  • Download as PDF
  • Share via link

Teacher Input: "I'm teaching Photosynthesis to 7th grade science students tomorrow."

EdBridge Output:

• Explanation: Clear paragraph explaining how plants make food using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide
• Quiz Questions:
  • What gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?
  • Which part of the plant absorbs sunlight?
• Homework Assignment:
  • Multiple-choice questions about photosynthesis process
  • Short answer questions about plant structures
  • Diagram labeling activity for chloroplast parts
  • Creative prompt to design an experiment
• Activities:
  • Perform a leaf starch test
  • Create a diagram showing the photosynthesis process
• Resources:
  • Link to YouTube video on photosynthesis experiments
  • Article on NASA's plant growth experiments in space

• Multi-language support for global classrooms
• Student mode with interactive learning paths
• Analytics dashboard for tracking usage and performance
• Voice input for conversational lesson creation
• Integration with popular LMS platforms