Developing a mobile application curriculum which empowers authentic
Download as PPT, PDF0 likes745 views
This document discusses developing a mobile application curriculum that allows for authentic and personalized learning experiences. It recommends choosing a platform like Android or iOS based on resources and aligning tools with classroom goals. The curriculum would involve students learning skills like design, coding, and debugging through project-based units where they plan and create their own mobile applications. Examples are provided of student groups taking graphic design and conceptual approaches to create apps that address real-world problems. Benefits for students include developing skills in areas like layout, programming, and applying their work to actual devices.
Developing a mobile application curriculum which empowers authentic
- 1. Developing a Mobile Application Curriculum Which Empowers Authentic & Personalized Learning Experiences Daniel Downs Winchester Public Schools BHCC/NECC danieldownsphotography@gmail.com www.projectbasedlearningonline.com
- 2. Why Mobile App Curriculum? Planning (Context, Content & User Interface Design Of Application) Graphic Design/Layout Skills (icons, buttons) Coding/Programming Language Skills (HTML, CSS, Action Script 3.0 , Java) Real World Application To Devices & Markets (Google Play, App Store) On the right a student shows his children's game on a Motorola Zoom tablet.
- 3. Current Popular Platforms App Inventor(Android) http://beta.appinventor.mit.edu Android SDK/Eclipse IDE (Open Source, Java,Android) PhoneGap (HTML/CSS Based, Integrates With Dreamweaver,Android,IOS) MDS AppLaud Eclipse Plugin extends the Android Development Tools and PhoneGap framework to provide a comprehensive IDE for Android development http://www.mobiledevelopersolutions.com/home/start Flash (Adobe Software, Action script 3.0,Android,IOS) Xcode (Mac)
- 4. Curriculum/Instruction al Strategies Authentic Learning Experiences Professionals In The Classroom High Level Project Conceptualization Project/Problem Based Long Range Projects/Phased Instruction Variety of Approaches To Addressing Needs of Project Collaborative Group Work/ Skill Fluency Building/Project Ownership Team Building & Leadership Skills Problem Solving 21 Century Connections st Cross Curricular Connections Project Example: On the right is a Photoshop Planning Graphic. This is used to help students plan layout, color schemes, user click streams and button design.
- 5. A Review Of 2 Group Authentic Learning Approaches With Mobile Applications Designing, Implementing Technology & Testing A Mobile Application Project Group 1:The Graphic Design Approach *Highly Visual Based *Priority On Interactivity *Addressed Authentic Question As A Team Group 1 Presentation Group 1 App Video Group 2:The High Conceptualization Approach: *High Project Conceptualization *Variety Of Approaches(Skill Areas) *Addressed Real World Needs With Technology Group 2 Presentation Group 2 App Video
- 6. 3 Strategies For Aligning App Curriculum In Your Setting Choose A Platform (Android/IOS, Windows) Based On Resources & Current Curriculum Alignment -Web Development or Programming Base? -PC or Mac? -Web or Native Apps(App in browser or added to a device and downloaded) Align Tools With Classroom Level Goals - Elementary, High School - Testing Tools( Devices, Platforms, Skill/Learning Level) Develop A Unit With Open Source Tools - Pair with a web development or business based unit.
- 7. Direct Student Benefits & Outcomes Create Hypermedia Experiences Curriculum of Design, Implement and Debug( Project Based) Game Design/Layout Skills Real World Application Of Projects Curriculum easily modified for learners of all levels Students motivated through ownership of their projects.
- 8. Conclusions Choose a platform based on your students skill level and your resources. Develop curriculum around a process of learning skills and 1.Design apply them to authentic 2.Implementation projects Develop student projects ideas which include planning, integrating and testing with technology with real world consequences. Become aware of the variety of specific technologies and 3.Debugging & Testi 4.Adding To A Device API’s (Application Programming Interface) which enable exciting app creation with different tools.