Build your own mobile app today! Our AppThinker workshop brings young creators through creating and designing a simple and fully functional mobile app.

Workshop Structure

Suitable for:

• Ages 11 to 14 years old
• Students with prior experience in Scratch block-based programming

Class Structure:

• 3-hours workshop (completed within a day)
• Virtual classroom
• Max 1:6 Instructor to Student ratio

Class Requirements:

• A working laptop or computer with a strong internet connection, and a working web camera
• An Android device, and a Gmail Account (Please refer to https://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/ai2/setup)

Class Slots (Choose from one of the slots below):

• Workshop 1A: 7 Sept (Mon), 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
• Workshop 1B: 8 Sept (Tues), 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
• Workshop 1C: 9 Sept (Wed), 9.00 am to 12.00 pm
• Workshop 1D: 10 Sept (Thu), 9.00 am to 12.00 pm

What will your child learn?

The workshop uses MIT App Inventor, a fully visual drag-and-drop programming language, to guide students to apply computational and design thinking to build and create a mobile application.

By the end of the workshop, your child will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of Mobile App User Experience and Design.
• Learn about the different Mobile App components and code them into a working App.
• Understand basic programming methodologies and apply them to the creation of a mobile application.

What will your child be doing during the 3 hours?

Our workshop uses a practical hands-on approach to ensure that the students understand and apply learnt concepts. Students will try out practices, attempt activities, and at the end of the workshop, students will have a chance to present their apps to their peers:

Workshop Outline:

• Introduction to App Inventor
• The Android device
• Loading and running a mobile application
• Introduction to Mobile App User Interface Design
• Designing an App Layout
• Drawing and Animations Components
• Events-driven Logic: Variables

FAQs

Qn: Is this workshop conducted online?

Ans: Yes, this workshop will be conducted entirely online.

Qn: What do I need to prepare for this workshop?

Ans: Please make sure that your child has a working computer or laptop, with a strong internet connection and a working web camera, as well as an Android device, and a Gmail Account (Please refer to https://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/ai2/setup).

Qn: Why do I need an Android device and Google Account?

Ans: The workshop uses MIT App Inventor that runs on the Android operating system and requires you to sign in with a Gmail Account. (Please refer to https://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/ai2/setup)

Qn: Why does my child need prior experience in Scratch to attend this workshop?

Ans: App Inventor is a block-based drag and drop programming tool used to code mobile apps. It is quite similar to Scratch, however, the codes and blocks are significantly harder. We want to ensure the best learning experience, and students who are new to Scratch or coding may find this course too challenging. It is recommended for students age 11 and above, or for expert scratch programmers.

Qn: If my child is younger than 11 years old, can he/she still attend this workshop?

Ans: We recommend that your child try out our ScratchThinker classes that cater to the 7 to 12 age band. If your child has previous programming experience, and you feel that he/she can enrol in this workshop, please write in to us at classes@computhink.com.sg or Whatsapp us at +65 8858 6173.

Have we answered your queries? If not, please feel free to email us at classes@computhink.com.sg or Whatsapp us at +65 8858 6173.

Here at Computhink, we are committed to delivering the highest quality in our classes, our small classroom size ensures that every child is given the attention they need to learn. We believe in having fun while learning, and to make sure they come hand in hand, our classes include activities and challenges to create an engaging learning experience for our students. We love coding, and we hope to impart this love to every child that we teach.

*Note: We will be taking photographs or videos of the students during the class. By registering your child's attendance, you are granting Computhink your permission to use photographs, videos or other materials produced during the class as part of Computhink's electronic or non-electronic promotional materials.