Mr. Brown ✨
Founder · Lead Instructor
Founder · Lead instructorSingapore
Alan Brown
15 years teaching computer science and AI · 5+ years leading school technology programs · builds real software with AI.
Mr. Brown taught at Canadian International School Singapore as a PYP Foundation teacher and led Primary Technology & STEAM at Korean International School Hong Kong for five years before going full-time on Pathwise Academy.
He built and shipped his own iPhone app, Monk Mode, with zero traditional coding experience — using the same AI tools we teach. If he can do it, students definitely can.
Today he runs Pathwise Academy out of Singapore, designing and teaching AI programs for students, adults, and schools across APAC.
★ Credentials
- 15 years teaching CS & AI
- 5+ years Head of Primary Tech & STEAM
- Masters in Education
★ Things he's built
- Monk Mode — iPhone app on the App Store
- Pathwise Academy — site you're on right now
- AI workshops at CIS Singapore
★ Writing
Articles by Alan.
- Best AI classes for kids in Singapore (2026): 9 options comparedA fair, side-by-side look at AI classes, camps and courses for kids and teens in Singapore in 2026: ages, format, published prices and class sizes, checked on each provider's own website.6 Nov 2026
- How much does corporate AI training cost in Singapore? (2026)Published 2026 prices for AI training for teams in Singapore, what government funding takes off, the SFEC changes in late 2026, and what to ask before you buy.6 Nov 2026
- Can you use SkillsFuture for AI courses? (Singapore, 2026)Who can use SkillsFuture Credit for AI courses, how much you have, how course subsidies stack, the free AI tools offer, whether it works for kids' classes, and how to check a course before you pay.6 Nov 2026
- ChatGPT for schools in Singapore: what leadership actually needs to knowWhere Singapore schools stand on ChatGPT and generative AI in 2026 — the shift from caution to structured guidance, what 'well-run' actually looks like, and the questions your SLT will ask.9 Jul 2026
- Claude Code for kids: can children actually use it? A teacher's guideYes — kids as young as 10 can use Claude Code to build real, deployed apps. Here's how it actually works for a child, what a first project looks like, and how to set it up safely.9 Jul 2026
- Claude Code in Singapore: where to learn it and who's already using itClaude Code has quietly become the tool Singapore founders, marketers, students and even schools use to build real software without hiring an engineer. Here's the local picture — who's using it, and where to learn it in person.9 Jul 2026
- How can parents use AI? A practical guide beyond homework helpMost parents only meet AI through their kid's homework. Here are the actual uses that save time and reduce mental load — plus where the line is with helping your child's schoolwork.9 Jul 2026
- Learning AI for kids: Singapore vs Hong Kong, comparedHow AI education for kids actually differs between Singapore and Hong Kong — market maturity, pricing, format, language of instruction — and what's identical no matter which city you're in.9 Jul 2026
- Is Claude safe for my 10-year-old? A teacher's honest takeAn honest, non-corporate answer to the question parents actually ask. What 'safe' means in three dimensions, what Claude does well, what to watch for, and how to set up an account for a child the right way.7 Jun 2026
- I shipped an iPhone app entirely with AI in 30 days — what actually workedA teacher's first-person account of building and shipping a real iPhone app to the App Store using Claude Code, with no prior iOS experience. What worked, what didn't, and what it means for what we teach.4 Jun 2026
- AI classes vs bootcamps vs online courses: the best way to learn AI in 2026A teacher's honest, balanced comparison of self-paced online courses, multi-week coding bootcamps, and short build-based AI cohort classes — strengths, costs, and who each suits in 2026.3 Jun 2026
- How to pitch an AI hackathon to your school leadership (and get buy-in for AI in the classroom)A practical guide to getting buy-in for AI in the classroom: how to frame the case, answer the cost, safety, and disruption objections, and propose a low-risk hackathon pilot your SLT will approve.3 Jun 2026
- What teams actually ship after a one-day AI workshopCorporate AI training that ends with something built, not a quiz. Here's what marketing, ops, sales, and leadership teams realistically ship after a one-day AI workshop — and how to judge the ROI.3 Jun 2026
- Why international schools in Singapore & Hong Kong should teach AI in 2026The future-skills case for AI programmes in international schools — why banning it backfires, what good build-based AI in schools looks like, and how it fits your existing curriculum.3 Jun 2026
- What is Claude Code? A 4-minute primer for non-codersClaude Code is the AI coding tool that has changed what a non-engineer can build in a weekend. Here's what it is, how it differs from ChatGPT and Cursor, and how to start using it today.31 May 2026
- How much do AI classes cost in Hong Kong? A 2026 parent's price guide (HKD)Realistic HKD pricing ranges for AI classes for kids in Hong Kong — online cohorts, in-person workshops at Central/Causeway Bay/Kowloon venues, holiday camps, and what you're actually paying for at each tier.27 May 2026
- AI classes for adults in Singapore: a non-coder's guide for 2026What to actually look for in an AI class for adults in Singapore — formats, who they're for, the red flags to skip, and what to expect to pay. From a teacher who runs them.24 May 2026
- AI classes for kids in Hong Kong: a parent's guide for 2026What AI classes for kids in Hong Kong actually teach, what to avoid, age-appropriate formats, English-medium options, and how much to expect to pay (HKD).15 May 2026
- AI classes vs coding classes for kids: which should your child do in 2026?A teacher's honest comparison of AI classes and traditional coding classes for kids — what each teaches, which age each suits, and how to choose for a 10–17-year-old.15 May 2026
- AI holiday camps for kids in Singapore & Hong Kong: 2026 guideA parent's guide to AI school-holiday camps for kids (10–17) in Singapore and Hong Kong — formats, what they build, when camps run, and what to expect to pay.15 May 2026
- What age should a child start AI classes?A teacher's honest answer on the right age to start AI classes — what 10–12, 12–14, and 15–17 year olds can each do, and what to do before age 10.15 May 2026
- How much do AI classes cost in Singapore? A 2026 parent's price guideRealistic SGD pricing ranges for AI classes for kids in Singapore — online cohorts, in-person workshops, holiday camps, and what you're actually paying for at each price point.6 Nov 2026 (updated)
- AI classes for kids in Singapore: what to actually look forA parent's guide to AI classes for kids in Singapore — what they really teach, what to avoid, age-appropriate formats, and how much you should expect to pay.25 May 2026 (updated)
- How to introduce AI to your 10–17-year-oldA practical guide for parents: four principles, three things to try this week, and one trap to avoid. From a teacher who's done this with hundreds of young builders.15 May 2026 (updated)
- How we run an AI hackathon at a school (anatomy of a build day)200 students all building at once isn't chaos — it's the most focused energy you'll see in a school all year. Here's exactly what a Pathwise hackathon day looks like, what schools need to provide, and the questions every head of school asks before booking.14 May 2026
- What is vibe coding? A 4-minute primer for non-codersVibe coding is the fast track from idea to live web app — no syntax required. Here's what it is, what it isn't, and how to start today.14 May 2026
- What real AI training for teams actually looks likeMost corporate AI training is a slide deck nobody remembers. Here's what we do instead — and why every workshop ends with something built, not a quiz.14 May 2026
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