Overview & Expectations
Overview
Exploring Mobile Applications focuses on the design process of mobile applications. Emphasis is placed on studying the history of mobile applications, the design process of mobile applications and the marketing process.
Objectives
Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be able to:
A. Discuss the history of mobile applications and how they progressed over time.
B. Evaluate different software used to create mobile applications and explore introductory programming.
C. Demonstrate the importance of marketing techniques and how they impact each mobile application.
D. Design their own fabricated mobile application to submit to Apple’s App Store.
A. Discuss the history of mobile applications and how they progressed over time.
B. Evaluate different software used to create mobile applications and explore introductory programming.
C. Demonstrate the importance of marketing techniques and how they impact each mobile application.
D. Design their own fabricated mobile application to submit to Apple’s App Store.
Expectations
JGHS students are bound by the academic policies outlined in the School District’s Handbook. It is the student’s responsibility to review these policies prior to the start of the course.
For success in an online class, you need to be motivated, work both independently and with a group, have good time management and computer skills. All assignments and learning activities are posted online and available to you 24/7, allowing for greater flexibility in studying and preparing for class.
The deadline for submitting all assignments is 11:59 p.m. on the due date. You are responsible for completing all work on time. Assignments may be submitted in advance of the due date but will not be graded until after the posted deadline.
For success in an online class, you need to be motivated, work both independently and with a group, have good time management and computer skills. All assignments and learning activities are posted online and available to you 24/7, allowing for greater flexibility in studying and preparing for class.
The deadline for submitting all assignments is 11:59 p.m. on the due date. You are responsible for completing all work on time. Assignments may be submitted in advance of the due date but will not be graded until after the posted deadline.
Personal Notebook
Throughout this course you will be expected to keep a personal notebook where you will complete assignments, reflections and brainstorming for your final project. This personal notebook will be created as a document in Google Drive. If you do not have a Google Account, please click here to see how to create one.
Final Project
For your final project, you will work with a group to create a presentation on your big idea of a mobile application. While you will not be physically creating one, you will need to provide a logo, description and marketing ideas for your app. You will need to present to your peers explaining why your app is worthy enough for Apple's App Store.