I assume that the OP is teaching at University level. From experience I know that time is very limited in that environment. Everything done with the students sh

I assume that the OP is teaching at University level. From experience I know that time is very limited in that environment. Everything done with the students should be well justified. Building an editor add on seems like something I would question strongly. What concepts is the OP aiming to introduce the students to? And is this the best way to introduce those concepts?