Welcome to Intro to App Inventor

Welcome to Intro to App Inventor!

Synopsis

In this course, you will learn how to create your very first mobile app. 

Technical objective: App Inventor from MIT’s Centre for Mobile Learning is an innovative beginner's introduction to programming and app creation that transforms the complex language of text-based coding into visual, drag-and-drop building blocks. You will create fun apps with the creative use of sensors on your phones which you can share with your friends and family.

Life skills objective: You will learn about user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, which are crucial components of creating a successful app. Through this, you will develop empathy and creativity to cater to the needs of your users.

Prerequisite

This course is suitable for learners in Lower and Upper Secondary with a basic command of English and computer skills.

You will require a computer (Windows or Mac) with a mouse and a pair of headphones. You will also require a mobile device or tablet (both Android and iOS are supported, although some functions may not work on iOS).

Prerequisite course(s): None

Structure

There are 3 modules to the course:

1. Welcome
2. Project
3. Closing 

The total contact hours for this course is 3 hours. You can also complete the course at your own pace.

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