đź“… Week-by-Week Plan
Week 1: Intro to Mobile Apps & App Inventor
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Session 1: What is a mobile app? Explore types of apps.
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Session 2: Setup MIT App Inventor, explore the interface, make a “Hello World” app.
Week 2: Design & Layout Basics
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Session 3: Use Designer View to build interfaces (buttons, textboxes, labels).
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Session 4: Customize screen layout, color, fonts. Create a simple “Click Me” app.
Week 3: Logic with Blocks
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Session 5: Introduction to block coding (if/else, variables, events).
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Session 6: Build a quiz app with 3 questions and feedback.
Week 4: Interactive Features
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Session 7: Use sound, images, and screen transitions.
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Session 8: Build a soundboard or simple music player.
Week 5: Multi-Screen Apps
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Session 9: Navigating between screens (e.g., menu and game).
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Session 10: Create a multi-screen storybook or choose-your-own-adventure app.
Week 6: Using Sensors & Advanced Features
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Session 11: Use the accelerometer, camera, and GPS features.
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Session 12: Build a drawing app or simple pedometer.
Week 7: App Polish & Testing
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Session 13: Debugging tips, design polish, icon design.
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Session 14: Peer testing and feedback. Add loading screen or splash screen.
Week 8: App Launch & Celebration
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Session 15: Export and install apps on real phones. Practice sharing demo.
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Session 16: App showcase day: present projects, receive certificates.
🧩 Bonus Ideas
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Mini-challenges (e.g., build a timer app)
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Weekly quizzes or scavenger hunts inside apps
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End-of-course app contest with fun prizes
Instructor
