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EdTech Hub for Professional Development

Mobile Application Development

This course introduces participants to mobile app development using block coding in App Inventor. By the end, students will be able to create functional apps, integrating features like speech recognition, text-to-speech, and sensor technology (e.g., accelerometer, proximity, and pedometer). They’ll learn to design user-friendly interfaces, apply logical programming, explore AI basics through simple chatbots, and build educational or recreational apps. Through hands-on projects, participants will gain confidence in creating independent projects and exploring advanced app features

Course Content

Understand and Navigate App Inventor

Gain proficiency with the App Inventor interface, components, and basic programming concepts.

Create diverse mobile applications, exploring various interactive features and real-world use cases.

Utilize speech recognition and text-to-speech features for interactive, voice-enabled apps.

  1. Accelerometer (detect movement)
  2. Proximity (assist with accessibility)
  3. Pedometer (track steps and calculate calories)

Create engaging and functional user interfaces to enhance app usability.

  1. Bring abstract scientific ideas to life through simulations and models.
  2. Support inquiry-based learning and hypothesis testing.
  3. Integrate real-world data into student investigations.
  4. Connect science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through AI-enhanced tasks.
  1. Design accessible and adaptable instructional materials.
  2. Support learners with cognitive, sensory, or behavioral challenges.
  3. Address communication, executive functioning, and emotional regulation.
  4. Apply ethical frameworks to promote inclusive AI
  1. Guide students in using AI creatively and responsibly.
  2. Encourage critical thinking in evaluating AI-generated content.
  3. Support student-led projects, presentations, and digital storytelling.
  4. Foster ethical digital practices among learners
  1. Develop educational visuals to support diverse learning styles.
  2. Simplify complex concepts through infographics and illustrations.
  3. Enhance visual literacy and critical interpretation.
  4. Create inclusive visual materials for varied classroom needs.
  1. Conduct targeted and effective research using AI systems.
  2. Curate content for teaching, enrichment, and professional development.
  3. Extract meaningful insights and real-world applications.
  4. Promote responsible research habits in the classrom.
  1. Analyze the specific AI opportunities within your subject or school context.
  2. Design an actionable integration plan that aligns with pedagogical goals.
  3. Collaborate with peers for feedback and improvement.
  4. Finalize an ethical and sustainable roadmap for implementation