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MentorMe ECE Assessment Platform Development
Moses Adebayo
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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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Posted Jul 28, 2025
MentorMe is a professional development platform designed specifically for early childhood educators (ECE).
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Jul 28, 2025 - Ongoing
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