This virtual Android app course is designed to give students a basic understanding in the processes required for developing an Android app. The course is designed for those who have not created an app before, but would like to learn the basic concepts to get started. The course is not suitable for those who want create an advanced app, but an previous app creation studies will be an advantage. In this course students will finish with a basic understanding to continue their Android app development further. There is no expectation for students to publish an app in the Google Play store, as that will be optional and at the expense of the student. The course is taught virtually, but there will be options for students to also join live interactive webinars. The course will include a small number of assessment tasks based around the following teaching instruction methods:
• Virtual classes
• Inquiry learning??
• Peer-to-peer learning??
• Tutorials
• Lectures and live webinars
• Independent study and teamwork?
Recommended free eBook: Android Programming Cookbook: Kick-start your Android Projects · Author(s) Chryssa Aliferi · Publisher: Java Code Geeks · Hardcover/Paperback N/A · Published March 16th 2018 - (eBook version provided in course):
Other Materials will be provided in the course such as:
• Learning materials
• Books on the?content topics???
• E-books and online articles??
• Online tutorials???
• Companies’ web?portals?
• Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.??
• Exercises, tests??
• Instructors’ own materials, materials produced by students.
Possible networking opportunities with guest lecture workshops from different companies and organizations. Instructor will also provide opportunities for networking with app development experts/startups - including international startups/networks.
Porvoo Campus
All assessment will be done in the course through assignments and or via Moodle quiz/exams.
• Online test (multiple choice questions + written answers) (30%)
• App Planning Checklist (10%)
• Android App Prototype (60%)
English
Possibility to?operate?with international teams?and international lectures. Possible guest lecturers from international organizations and partner universities.? Instructor will also provide opportunities for networking with app development experts/startups - including international startups/networks.
24.05.2021 - 20.08.2021
Course Content: 1) Introduction to app creation and Android App Studio 2) Creation of new Android project 3) Setting up Android App Studio interface environment 4) Basic use of Android App Studio 5) Testing with the Android emulator 6) Enabling support for different screen sizes and pixel densities for Android model and devices 7) How to publishing the app on the Google Play store Grade 1 The student has a some ability to understand the app creation process. He/She has some difficulties in using App Inventor 2, Inventor Designer and Inventor blocks. The student is able to operate only when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors. The student displays limited cultural business awareness and is able to assess some of the product needs for the customer. Grade 3 The student is able to demonstrate understanding of the app creation process. He/She has understanding of using App Inventor 2, Inventor Designer and Inventor blocks and Java languages and is able to develop some coding independently. The student is able to operate only when the task and instructions are given and when aided by other students and the supervisors. The student displays some culturally aware business-oriented approaches by assessing the product needs for the customer. Grade 5 The student demonstrates independent understanding of many parts of the app creation process. He/She has can independently use App Inventor 2, Inventor Designer and Inventor blocks. He/She is able to use the Java languages and develop coding independently. The student applies an entrepreneurial problem solving approach to the app creation process. The student displays a culturally aware business-oriented approach by assessing the product needs for the customer.
14.04.2021 - 21.05.2021
The course will run intensively with live online Zoom support webinars over 3 week period starting 24.05 -11.06. These will be designed to support the topics, introduce the content and provide opportunities to interact with the course instructor (webinars will be recorded for those that cannot join live).
After 11.06 students will be able to work independently on the course assessments in their own time over the summer. All support materials will be active during the summer. The course will start week 21 (24.05) and finish in officially in week 33 (20.08). All assessments will need to be returned by Friday 20th August for final grades to be released and verified by the course instructor.
Virtual learning including virtual study with assignments, independent study, project work, interactive webinars and online exams.
Darren Trofimczuk
15 - 60
• Online test (multiple choice questions + written answers) (30%)
• App Planning Checklist (10%)
• Android App Prototype (60%)
Detailed assessment can be checked from implementation plans. The self-assessment of one's own learning does not influence the module grade. The self-assessment and students’ feedback to the module will be used for the module development. The feedback is collected?in?an electronic form.?
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