Course Overview
Who is the workshop for?
The workshop is designed for children in elementary school, junior high, and high school who want to learn how to invent and develop games for iOS, Android, and computers. The study groups are divided by age groups and knowledge level.
What will the kids be able to do at the end of the workshop?
During the workshop, children will already be able to implement the knowledge they have acquired. At the end of the workshop, children will know how to invent, plan, and program basic applications and games. They will also learn how to design them and present them. In addition, children will be able to install the app on their smartphone.
Course Outline
Unit
01
Programming Fundamentals: understanding the development environment; using objects; using commands and putting together operations; using events and creating a user interface; using an if/else control structure to create rules, knowing and using variables.
02
Developing an Idea: knowing and practicing the seven steps of development; implementing the original idea.
03
Educational Software: analyzing the components of educational software; programming and educational software; using functions and mathematical expressions; building a scoreboard; using the
04
My First App: getting familiar with the development environment for iOS and Android; using and defining properties for objects; combining media files; using text fields to present and store data, design and programming.
05
My First Game: getting to know the properties of text fields and using them; using tools to develop ideas; graphic design for the app (basic Photoshop); and creating an original interface; learning and implementing methods for keeping players interested; installing the app on a smartphone.