App development project part 1

Computing

Introduction to app design

Events and interactions

User inputs and variables

Multiple screens and navigation

App development project part 2

This unit takes pupils from designer to developer in order to create their own mobile app. Using App Lab from code.org, learners will familiarise themselves with the coding environment and have an opportunity to build on the programming concepts they used in previous units to undertake a project.

Mobile app development

What is the main reason for planning an app before starting to build it?

What do you call a plan that outlines the basic structure and layout of an app’s user interface?

What is the first thing you should do when starting a new app project?

Why should you consider user requirements when planning an app?

What is the first version of an app that shows the design and basic features called?

Put these steps in order for planning and creating an app:

What is the term for a separate page within an app that can display content or features?

to organise different content or functions

What is the main purpose of having more than one screen in an app?

Which component allows users to move from one screen to another in an app?

A {{}} button allows a user to change between screens.

It helps users find what they need easily.

What is the advantage of each screen having its own layout and purpose?

the user interacts with features on the new screen

Put these steps in order for moving to a new screen in an app:

App development project part 1

Lesson outcome