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ICS4U - App Inventor Story

Published on Nov 22, 2015

A video slideshow of a Haiku Deck regarding Mobile App Development using MIT App Inventor 2 in a PDSB High School in the 2013/14 school year.

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Creating Mobile Apps

Humberview S.S. Grade 12 - Computer Science - 2013/14

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ICS4U Curriculum Expectations, incorporating important 21st Century Learner skill sets/attributes that will enhance the students ability to succeed in their future.

The Focus

  • Authenticity
  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
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The Tools

  • BYOD
  • App Inventor 2
  • Optional Photo and Audio software
Photo by Andy Magee

BYOD

  • Computers, Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones
  • Collaborative Freedoms
  • Development
  • Testing
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App Inventor 2

  • Developed by MIT
  • Web-based
  • Visual
  • Programming in Blocks

The Assignment

"I want you to build an app that solves a real-world problem."
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WHAT WAS INVOLVED?

Requirements of the Groups

APP INVENTOR REQUIREMENTS

  • Shared workspace
  • Create company, mission statement, logo, etc.
  • Brainstorming using online services
  • Task delegation for project
  • Functionality workflow diagram

THE RESULTS

Wow

ZOMBIE APP

USHARE

BLUETOOTH CONTROL

FITNESS APP

AI BOX

3 GAMES

CHEM ASSIST

REFLECTION

  • Co-creation adds to student ownership.
  • Open-ended tasks with gentle direction.
  • Let the creative mind escape!
  • Attaching "real life" enhances the drive.