Our block based code editor is particularly suitable for this application because it is really easy to use and can be built up to more text-heavy coding once you get comfortable with the basics.
This online autumn term is a great introduction to both fundamental programming concepts and design thinking.
By the end of the course, the students will be comfortable programming and creating content for mobile applications and will have published at least one app on to Google Play Store or Apple’s App Store.
Duration: 12 weeks
Frequency: Once a week
Note: Half term break (no sessions): 24th Oct - 30th Oct 2022
Challenges may vary depending on the child’s age/ability as we have multiple streams running within each session.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
A computer with a web browser. You will need to have the following free apps installed:
Zoom (download here)
Age Requirement: 10+
No prior coding experience necessary. If your child has been to one of these workshops before, then their learning will be extended further and they will not have to repeat the same content as before.
- Understand your user’s needs
- Design your user interface (UI)
- Code interactions within your app
- Upload your app onto Google Play Store or App Store
- Design – Learn to create an amazing user interface (UI)
- Coding – Learn to code app interactions
- Test and Debug – Using a test site
- Create – Make an amazing and powerful app
- Upload – Learn to publish onto Apple’s App Store
- Upload – Learn to publish onto Google Play Store
Making Mobile Apps, Autumn Term Timetable 2022:
| Day | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 6.45 PM - 7.45 PM (12 weeks) | 14th Sep 2022 | 7th Dec 2022 |
