Mobile Apps Development

Up-building on the idea of ​​block programming by creating new useful and interesting programs this level reveals to future programmers a whole new world -  the world of mobile technologies. Through the prism of diverse projects, children learn to apply their logical thinking and knowledge in practice, while creating mobile applications that are related to real-life challenges and solve specific problems. Using the App Inventor platform, we show the kids that even with "blocks of code" it's possible to build complicated mobile applications that can help improve the environment and be used by people around the world. Due to the variety of tools and built-in elements it provides, this technology can be used successfuly by both children without previous experience and more experienced young developers. We structured this level  so that young programmers, together with the teacher, go again through the basic concepts and steps in software development - "events", "cycles", "variables", "conditions" and "functions". Using those already familiar block programming tools we give children an easy path to get into the world of mobile app development even for children without previous experience.

Enroll

Certificate

Certificates Mindhub

The student will receive certificate for each completed level.

Bonus points

500 points

Each completed module is bringing you 100 points and the full level 500 points.

Tools

mit-app-inventor

Some of the instruments and programming environments used by the students in this level.

Powered by

Telerik Academy

This level is conducted on Telerik Academy School's curriculum and materials.

Boards

One level = 4 Modules

Location

One module = 4 class

Time

One class = 120 minutes

Enroll

100 POINTS

Module 1 - Starting with App Inventor

The first module introduces the App Inventor development environment, its features, characteristic design and elements. After we present the App Inventor's basics and functionality we build on with the details - adding media, sound, transforming information elements, and ways to communicate quickly with apps.

Topics

  1. Talk to App Inventor. My First Mobile Apps with App Inventor. Events
  2. Magic Trick. Functions. Sounds
  3. Call Me. Playing with the Keyboard Keys
  4. Translator. Said, Written, Done. Textboxes and Labels

100 POINTS

Module 2 - The Underlying Ideas behind a Program. How to Develop a Project?

Topics

  1. Magic Trick. Data Storing - How to Get a Value? Lists and Values
  2. Shake Me. RGB Model
  3. Paint Pot. Function Paramteres
  4. Play with the Colors. Variables

100 POINTS

Module 3 - Randomized Code Reality. When, Where, What?

Within the third module, the main focus is on presenting how more "data stores" or variables can be added, and explaining when, how and where information is stored. The logical conclusion of the module is to introduce children to "databases" and "value lists" which provide a solid foundation for the next module of the program.

Topics

  1. Mole Mash. Counters and Random Sprite Motions
  2. Rock-Paper-Scissors. Conditional Statements
  3. Laws of Physics. Math in Action. Logical Operators - Speed, Time, Distance
  4. Space Ships

100 POINTS

Module 4 - Time to Write Some Code

At this stage of the program, children already have the skills to freely use functions and build the correct code logic to get the desired results and achieve the aims of simple projects so it is time we challenge young learners to develop more complex and detailed projects. In the third topic, young developers play treasure hunt to find code errors that would cause bugs and prevent the proper performance of the app.

Topics

  1. Collect the Coins. Animations
  2. PhotoBoothApp. Camera and Sliders
  3. To do List. Database
  4. Color Game. Debugging