Super excited to release my new App very soon. At the moment I have some ADEs and APLS testing it as we speak. Can't wait to share it with you.
Why I Built Story Coach AI: Safe, Guided Creativity for Students
As a former teacher and Apple Professional Learning Specialist, I’ve always believed technology should empower students to think for themselves, not do the thinking for them. Storytelling is one of the richest ways for learners to explore ideas, build confidence, and express their own voices. Yet many of today’s AI tools risk short-circuiting that process by generating full stories for students instead of guiding their creativity.
That’s why I built Story Coach AI — an iPad app designed to keep students safe while using artificial intelligence as a coach, not a writer.
Powered by Apple’s On-Device LLM
At the heart of Story Coach AI is Apple’s on-device large language model (LLM). Unlike cloud-based AI services, Apple’s LLM runs directly on the iPad. This brings two huge benefits: 1. Privacy and Safety: No data is sent to external servers. Everything happens securely on the device itself, which means no accounts, logins, or data collection. 2. Age-Appropriate Guardrails: Apple’s built-in safety filters help ensure respectful and safe responses, so students can explore storytelling in a protected environment. By integrating directly with Apple’s LLM, Story Coach AI takes advantage of fast, reliable, and private AI designed for learning.
Coaching, Not Writing
The AI’s role in Story Coach is simple: it asks thoughtful, open-ended questions that prompt student imagination. Instead of handing over a ready-made story, it guides students through the creative process, responding to the previous student answers: “Who is the main character in your story?” “What kind of setting would make the adventure exciting?” “What problem does your character face, and how might they solve it?” This Socratic approach ensures students remain the authors. The AI scaffolds their thinking, but the creativity is always theirs.
A Safe Space for Imagination
With Story Coach AI, students can: 1. Build storytelling skills step by step. 2. Explore ideas in a private, device-only environment. 3. Develop confidence as writers without shortcuts or pre-written answers.
Why It Matters
Story Coach AI reflects my belief that AI in education should enhance student learning, not replace it. By combining Apple’s LLM technology with a teaching-first design, the app provides a safe, private, and supportive space where children can grow as independent thinkers and storytellers.
August 19, 2025 .
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I LOVE this idea!
Thanks for providing a wonderful opportunity to let students tell their story.
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