Name: App Development with MIT App Inventor: Build Your First Mobile App! - Knowhub
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APP development course description

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of mobile app structure (User Interface and Logic).
Design intuitive and visually appealing User Interfaces (UI) using various components (Buttons, Images, Text Boxes, etc.).
Program app behaviour using block-based coding and understand essential programming concepts.
Implement core features like interactive buttons, sound, device sensors (e.g., Gyroscope), and connectivity (e.g., Bluetooth, Web API).
Test and debug their apps using the companion app or an emulator.
Export and install their finished apps (.apk files) on an Android device.

This course is divided into 4 main modules, progressing from basic setup to advanced concepts and project creation.

Topic	Key Concepts Covered	Project Goal
Introduction	What is an App? The anatomy of a mobile application. MIT App Inventor explained.	N/A
Setup & Interface	Creating an account, Designer vs. Blocks editor, Component Palette, Properties Panel.	Project 1: The “Hello World” App (A simple button that changes text).
Basic Components	Using Labels, Buttons, Text Boxes, and arranging them using Layout components (Horizontal/Vertical).
Basic Events	Understanding Events (e.g., `when Button.Click`), Actions, and simple event-driven programming.

Topic	Key Concepts Covered	Project Goal
Variables & Data	Storing information with Variables (Global and Local). Basic Mathematical Blocks (+, -, $\times$ , $\div$ ).	Project 2: The Talking Animal App (A set of buttons that play different animal sounds using the Media component).
Conditional Logic	Introducing the `if-then-else` blocks. Making decisions in code.	Project 3: A Magic Eight Ball (App generates a random, appropriate response using Random Integers and `if` blocks).
Lists	Storing multiple items in a List. Accessing and modifying list items.
Loops (Optional)	Simple introduction to `for each` and `while` loops for repetition.

Topic	Key Concepts Covered	Project Goal
Media & Sound	Using the Player and Sound components. Recording audio with Sound Recorder.	Project 4: The Drawing Canvas (Use the Canvas component for simple drawing, changing colours, and clearing the screen).
Sensors	Exploring the device’s capabilities: Accelerometer (shaking), Location Sensor (GPS).	Project 5: A Simple Compass (Displaying direction using the Orientation Sensor).
Screen Management	Navigating between multiple screens in an app (`open another screen` block).
Storage	Saving data locally on the device using TinyDB.

Topic	Key Concepts Covered	Project Goal
Web Connectivity	Simple introduction to Web APIs (e.g., fetching a simple fact or joke).	Final Project: The Quiz App (Complete app with multiple screens, scoring system, and local storage of the high score).
Debugging	Common errors, using the `do it` block, and effective testing techniques.
Packaging & Sharing	Generating the .apk file (Android Application Package). Installing the app on a real device.

To ensure a smooth learning experience, please make sure you have the following:

Computer: A modern desktop or laptop (Windows, Mac, or Linux) with a stable internet connection.
Browser: Google Chrome or Firefox (recommended).
Testing Device (Optional but Recommended): An Android phone or tablet to test the apps in real-time. Students can download the MIT AI2 Companion app.
Emulation: If no Android device is available, an Android emulator can be set up (instructions provided in Module 1).

Focus on Logic: We emphasise computational thinking and problem-solving, not just memorising code.
Project-Based Learning: Every concept is immediately applied in a fun, practical project, ensuring maximum retention and a portfolio of apps.
Future-Ready Skills: App Inventor is an excellent bridge to text-based languages like Python and Java, preparing students for future tech careers.
Build & Share: Students leave the course with a working, installable app that they can proudly share with family and friends!

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