MentorMe ECE Assessment Platform Development

Moses Adebayo

Verified

Completed work

Backend Engineer

Frontend Engineer

Node.js

Replit

Education

MentorMe ECE Assessment Platform

Overview

MentorMe is a professional development platform designed specifically for early childhood educators (ECE). The platform combines AI-powered content generation, interactive learning modules, comprehensive assessment systems, and gamification elements to create an engaging educational experience for teachers.

System Architecture

Frontend Architecture

Framework: React with TypeScript

UI Library: Shadcn/ui components with Radix UI primitives

Styling: Tailwind CSS with custom design system

State Management: React Query (TanStack Query) for server state

Routing: React Router for client-side navigation

Build Tool: Vite for fast development and optimized builds

Backend Architecture

Runtime: Node.js with TypeScript

Framework: Express.js for REST API

Database: PostgreSQL with Drizzle ORM

Authentication: Session-based auth with PostgreSQL session store

AI Integration: Multiple AI providers (Anthropic Claude, OpenAI, Perplexity)

Voice Features: ElevenLabs for text-to-speech generation

Database Design

ORM: Drizzle ORM with PostgreSQL adapter

Schema: Comprehensive schema covering users, schools, assessments, modules, streaks, and certifications

Migrations: Automated database migrations using Drizzle Kit

Data Sources: Integration with CSV-based video libraries and professional development resources

Key Components

Authentication System

User registration and login with session management

School-based organization with subscription tiers

Role-based access control (teachers, administrators)

Password hashing with bcrypt for security

Assessment Engine

Adaptive difficulty progression (6-level system)

Weighted domain selection for balanced assessment

Fallback strategies for question availability

Answer timing validation and scoring

Learning path recommendations based on performance

Module Creator System

AI-powered content generation for multiple content types

9 specialized builders: Scenario, Matching, Example, Slide, Triage, Mnemonic, Simulation, Activity, and Scenario-Match

Manual content creation with rich text editing

PowerPoint import functionality for existing materials

Section-based module structure with progress tracking

Gamification Features

Points system with difficulty-based rewards (5-20 points per question)

Streak tracking with milestone rewards (5-day Silver Box system)

Bear Bucks virtual currency for platform purchases

Achievement system and progress visualization

Leaderboards and social features

Video Library Integration

Comprehensive video resources from professional development libraries

YouTube integration with availability checking

Quiz generation for video content

Categorization and tagging system

Bookmark and watch later functionality

Data Flow

Assessment Flow

User starts assessment with default medium difficulty

Weighted domain selector chooses next question domain

Fallback strategy ensures question availability

Answer validation and scoring occurs

Difficulty adjusts based on performance

Learning paths are recommended based on results

Module Creation Flow

User selects module type (AI-generated, manual, or PowerPoint import)

AI generates content blocks based on topic and section type

User reviews and edits generated content

Specialized builders handle specific content types

Module is published to library with metadata

Progress tracking and completion certificates are generated

Points and Rewards Flow

User completes activities (assessments, modules, videos)

Points are awarded based on difficulty and performance

Streak tracking updates daily login records

Milestone rewards are unlocked and claimable

Bear Bucks are earned and can be spent on platform features

External Dependencies

AI Services

Anthropic Claude: Primary AI for content generation and lesson planning

OpenAI GPT: Backup AI service and specialized content generation

Perplexity API: Research and fact-checking capabilities

Third-Party Integrations

ElevenLabs: Professional text-to-speech generation

YouTube API: Video validation and embedding

Stripe: Payment processing for subscriptions

SendGrid: Email notifications and communications

Slack: Optional team communication integration

Development Tools

Drizzle Kit: Database migrations and schema management

Jest: Testing framework for backend algorithms

ESBuild: Fast JavaScript bundling

TypeScript: Type safety across the entire stack

Deployment Strategy

Environment Configuration

Development: Local development with hot reloading via Vite

Production: Autoscale deployment on Replit infrastructure

Database: PostgreSQL with connection pooling

Static Assets: Served through Vite build process

Monitoring and Logging

Console logging for development debugging

Error tracking through custom error handlers

Performance monitoring through request timing

Database query optimization with Drizzle ORM insights

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