Introduction to app design

Computing

Events and interactions

User inputs and variables

Multiple screens and navigation

App development project part 1

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

the visual part of an app users interact with

where you arrange elements to create the app layout

Which of these is an example of a user interface (UI) element?

so users enjoy using it and can find what they need

Why is it important for an app to be easy to navigate?

What is the name of the user interface (UI) element that lets you type words or numbers into an app?

Put these actions in order for building a simple app screen.

The UI is only concerned with the colours and layout of the app.

The UI is important only for making the app look attractive.

The UI includes both how the app looks and how users interact with it.

The UI is not needed if the app works well.

Which of the following statements about a user interface (UI) is correct?

Which of these is an example of an app you might use on a tablet?

What is the main purpose of a button in an app?

What do we call the information an app receives from the user?

What is the best way to describe the role of images in an app?

a piece of software designed to perform tasks

Exit Quiz