My First App
Using App Inventor to create my first app was an interesting experience. I felt like I was putting together a jigsaw puzzle with step-by-step directions for where to place and how to place each piece...
View ArticleApp Inventor’s Power
This week’s assignment was to create a paint program. I didn’t really create it as much as I customized it. App Inventor includes all the paint functionality, so it only requires the creation and...
View ArticleThe Learning Curve
This week’s assignment was to create a Whack-a-Mole game using App Inventor. This was a fun task. I only ran into one glitch when I was trying to add an extra feature. I was able to add a sound when...
View ArticleCoding Blind
Notice: This post follows the progression of my development. To get the most up-to-date version of the app I developed, use the very last QR Code. You’re welcome to get the earlier versions, too, if...
View ArticleLearning Improves When Content is Personalized
This week provided proof that, at least for me, I am more motivated and struggle less when a lesson is personalized. This week’s app was a game involving a ladybug eating aphids and avoiding being...
View ArticleFollowing a Recipe
There’s nothing like trying to follow a recipe that calls for ingredients that are no longer available. My experience with this week’s app was a little like that. The app involves using Google Maps to...
View ArticleProject-Based Learning
During this course on developing apps, I’m learning more than app development. I’m discovering what makes learning more interesting for me. While my findings may not work for everyone, I find it...
View ArticleGeometry Quiz
This week’s assignment involved creating a quiz using a different image for each quiz question. I thought this was a great opportunity to create a geometry quiz using everyday images. Most geometric...
View ArticleApp Development Proposal
The final project for EdTech597 is to develop an app of my own choosing. In my previous class (EdTech 532 Games and Simulations) I designed a very large math game that teaches math in the context of...
View ArticleBuilding the Candy Factory
While it has been very tedious and detailed work, I’m enjoying building my Candy Factory app. It requires creating and keeping track of many variables. I’ve gotten hung up a few times when I didn’t...
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