Empower individuals with autism through coding
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The document describes an online training course aimed at empowering individuals with autism to become app developers. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes hands-on experience creating popular apps, understanding the tech industry, and support tailored to participants' needs. The course boasts a high success rate and emphasizes the importance of community and mentoring throughout the learning journey.
![Education
1. Understanding LiveCode
Hello World
Install LiveCode, IDE,
Objects, Code
Calculator
Events/Message, Variables,
Math, Functions, Conditions
Notes
Text, Files [Open+Save], Grid,
View/Edit
Clock
Multi-Card App, Toolbar,
Graphics, Date/Time](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/createitwithlivecode-autism1-150407075809-conversion-gate01/85/Empower-individuals-with-autism-through-coding-4-320.jpg)
![Notes
Text
Files [Open+Save]
Search
Advanced Text
Debug
The Notes App allows us to introduce
the idea of text data and files. By
creating a list of notes, a view mode
and then an edit, they also start to
understand state and the benefits of
permanent storage.
1. Understanding LiveCode
Objective:
Skills:](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/createitwithlivecode-autism1-150407075809-conversion-gate01/85/Empower-individuals-with-autism-through-coding-7-320.jpg)
![Web Browser
HTML Introduction
Creating a Web Page
Browser Object
Platform Detection [OS-Device]
Web/App Integration
2. LiveCode + Internet
An introduction to HTML and how a
browser works. Attention needs to be
given to all the different objects that
make up a web page as well as the
URL concepts. Then create an
embedded web browser in LiveCode,
for both desktop and mobile.
Skills:
Objective:](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/createitwithlivecode-autism1-150407075809-conversion-gate01/85/Empower-individuals-with-autism-through-coding-10-320.jpg)
![Contacts
Alphabetical List
Forms
Validation
DB Data Normalization
Advanced Database
3. LiveCode + Database
Skills:
Objective: Gain an understanding of database
Form Entry [validation, input, layout]
and linking it with the DB. Also the
concept of view, edit and deleting a
record. Create the Alpha quick search
list. More complex SQL and DB table
structures.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/createitwithlivecode-autism1-150407075809-conversion-gate01/85/Empower-individuals-with-autism-through-coding-17-320.jpg)
Empower individuals with autism through coding
- 1. Everyone Can Create Apps Presented By The online training course designed to empower individuals with autism
- 2. Welcome to“It's the idea that to become a pro, you should start by imitating the pros” We will teach you how to create the apps you regularly use and love. Learn all the skills required to become an app developer by building the world’s most popular apps. This course has been tried and tested on complete beginners with a 93% success rate in creating app developers. We have partnered with top Autism societies to adapt our learning materials to suit those on the autism spectrum. As well as technical support the National Autistic Society will set up an online support desk to help with any non technical issues that may arise during the course. Presented By
- 3. Welcome toIt’s much more than just tech. This course will... Introduce the tech industry. During the 6 - 12 month training course we will run online workshops to help participants understand whether self-employment or employment at the end of the course might suit their specific circumstances. We will also run Business and Tech matters online webinar sessions to introduce the tech industry. Form relationships. The LiveCode Community is warm and welcoming to newcomers. We will create a special portal area where attendees can receive support and interact with others who are on the same learning journey. All the LiveCode tech support staff are receiving training in understanding autism and interacting with individuals on the autism spectrum, from one of our charity partners. Presented By
- 4. Education 1. Understanding LiveCode Hello World Install LiveCode, IDE, Objects, Code Calculator Events/Message, Variables, Math, Functions, Conditions Notes Text, Files [Open+Save], Grid, View/Edit Clock Multi-Card App, Toolbar, Graphics, Date/Time
- 5. 1. Intro to LiveCode 2. Stack/Card 3. Controls 4. Variables 5. Script Hello World 1. Understanding LiveCode Skills: Objective: Create a “Hello World” App that is designed like the message App. It is a simple twist on the traditional “Hello World” App.
- 6. Calculator 1. User Interface 2. Groups 3. Message Path 4. Math 5. Variables 1. Understanding LiveCode Skills: Objective: It is critical to next focus on creating a working App. We have selected the calculator because it has simple functionality, but provides an immediate boost to the students’ confidence.
- 7. Notes Text Files [Open+Save] Search Advanced Text Debug The Notes App allows us to introduce the idea of text data and files. By creating a list of notes, a view mode and then an edit, they also start to understand state and the benefits of permanent storage. 1. Understanding LiveCode Objective: Skills:
- 8. Clock Toolbar Multi-Card Date/Time App Design Concept Widgets 1. Understanding LiveCode The Clock App is a touch more complex but we will show you how. We will introduce the concept of a toolbar, multiple cards, and the use of widgets. Objective: Skills:
- 9. Education 2. LiveCode + Internet Web Browser Browser Object, Structure of Web Page, Internet Navigation Map Web Services, Widget, Interactive Weather Web Services, JSON, Data Related Graphics Stocks Multi Web Services, XML, LineChart, Swipe
- 10. Web Browser HTML Introduction Creating a Web Page Browser Object Platform Detection [OS-Device] Web/App Integration 2. LiveCode + Internet An introduction to HTML and how a browser works. Attention needs to be given to all the different objects that make up a web page as well as the URL concepts. Then create an embedded web browser in LiveCode, for both desktop and mobile. Skills: Objective:
- 11. Map Mobile Emulator Google Map API Library Creation Screen Resolution Android Platform 2. LiveCode + Internet Understanding the concept of a web object and an API. The goal is to encapsulate the Google Map API with LiveCode and use it to create the App. We also create an Android Map UI, in addition to Apple Skills: Objective:
- 12. Weather Web Services JSON Images and Data Swipe Animation 2. LiveCode + Internet Skills: Objective: Using Yahoo Weather web services to recreate the weather App. The data is returned as JSON, so students will need to read and convert the file in LiveCode. This also links data to graphics with animation and mobile swipe gestures.
- 13. Stocks Line Chart Device Orientation XML Financial Coding RSS News Feeds 2. LiveCode + Internet Skills: Objective: Retrieve the XML feed from Yahoo Finance and display the data in the stock App. Learn to create a line & bar chart. Also create the interactive chart when the user switches to landscape view.
- 14. Education 3. LiveCode + Database Reminders SQLite Database, SQL + Table concepts, Query EMail Contacts Form Data Entry, Sorting, Editing/Deleting, Grid Calendar Visual Data, Understanding Dates, Calendar, Date Picker Read and Store in database, Base64
- 15. Reminders Database SQL DB Indexes & Queries SQLite vs. MySQL Push Notification 3. LiveCode + Database Skills: Objective: An introduction to databases and SQL. An understanding of the different types of databases and how to use them. Create a DB App and an Alert function that is database and time driven.
- 16. EMail Connecting to EMail Server Sending an Email Base64 & Attachments Local Database Advanced Data Grids 3. LiveCode + Database Skills: Objective: EMail will allow us to showcase the Client/Server DB concept by using a POP3 server and saving the emails in a local database. It will require complex SQLite and grids, plus the usage of date, text and blob data types.
- 17. Contacts Alphabetical List Forms Validation DB Data Normalization Advanced Database 3. LiveCode + Database Skills: Objective: Gain an understanding of database Form Entry [validation, input, layout] and linking it with the DB. Also the concept of view, edit and deleting a record. Create the Alpha quick search list. More complex SQL and DB table structures.
- 18. Calendar Date Picker Appointment Scheduler Calendar Database Repeat Appointment Logic iPad UI Design 3. LiveCode + Database Skills: Objective: To use the schedule as a way to visually show data - appointments in this case. How to take the start & end time and display in the App. We will then also create an iPad App based on the tablet layout.
- 19. Education 4. LiveCode + Hardware Camera Hardware Interface, Camera, Saving Image, Physical Device Testing Compass Accelerometer, Human-Device Interface, Graphics Photos Web Services, JSON, Data Related Graphics Phone Connecting & Testing on Device Creating Functions Phone API
- 20. Phone Connecting with Mobile Devices Native API Phone Contacts Deploying Software Testing 4. LiveCode + Hardware Objective: To connect and test the App on a mobile device. Introduce the concept of Functions and returnable values. Also create a place holder to link in Contacts app and data, which will be created in the database section. Skills:
- 21. Camera Taking a Picture Images Native Externals Video 4. LiveCode + Hardware Using the mobile “hardware” device to take pictures and store them locally. We will also introduce the use of LiveCode externals to enhance its functionality to take videos. Skills: Objective:
- 22. Photos Image Gallery Image Editing Image Cloud Server Apple App Store Google App Store 4. LiveCode + Hardware Skills: Objective: To read and write to the native photo library, but also to create a LiveCode Photo App that stores the photos locally and on a LiveCode cloud server. Image editing and functionality is also included to enhance the photos and your understanding of LiveCode image capabilities.
- 23. Compass Accelerometer Human-Device Interface Animation Engine Advanced Graphics Game Development 4. LiveCode + Hardware Skills: Objective: To understand and utilize the mobile device’s Accelerometer to create the compass App. Also to understand how to use the Accelerometer and Animation Engine for a responsive graphical effect, which is used in games and many consumer Apps.
- 24. Education 5. LiveCode + Cloud Messages Cloud Architecture, revIgniter, Model-Control-Viewer, Encryption App Store Mobile Desktop to Mobile UI Transition, Mobile Cloud, Local DB-Cloud Sync App Store Desktop Desktop App, Cloud Architecture, User Management, Unicode App Store Web LiveCode Web Server, HTML, CMS, eCommerce
- 25. Messages revIgniter Web Framework Model-Control-Viewer Chat Web Server Message App Encryption 5. LiveCode + Cloud Objective: The student now comes full circle by completing the Messages App they started with. Creating their own server will give them a solid experience in the Client/Server Cloud architecture. Skills:
- 26. App Store Web LiveCode Server Script LiveCode Cloud CMS eCommerce Templates 5. LiveCode + Cloud Skills: Objective: To create a complete App store online using LiveCode web server. Creating a web based Content Management System with eCommerce and User Management. We provide the HTML template, but you will learn the basics of how to use HTML in LiveCode.
- 27. App Store Desktop RestAPI User Management Internationalization Local DB Printing/PDF 5. LiveCode + Cloud Skills: Objective: Just like Apple, the desktop version of our store is connected to the cloud. We will show you how to connect the desktop App to our newly created web version. We will also introduce user management and Unicode for the option of multi languages to prepare your App for the World.
- 28. App Store Mobile Google Android UI Google Android Controls In-App Purchase Local DB-Cloud Sync Mobile-Cloud-Web 5. LiveCode + Cloud Skills: Objective: To refactor the Desktop UI into a mobile device. Local DB-Cloud Sync will show how to keep server data local and in sync in case of connection loss. Provide tips and insights to the “Business of App Development” for you to use developing your own App.
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