Girls Can Code

APR 11 – JUL 11

Saturdays 3-4:30pm

Students must have access to:

• A laptop or desktop with webcam (not Tablet),
• Internet Access,
• headset.

Before class please:

• Sign up for a MIT App Inventor account  (for free) here
• Download MIT App Companion here
• Download the Class Files here

Course Description

This is an intensive workshop introducing girls (10-16yrs) to the App Development process from start to finish.

In this course students will:

• Understand and use Strings, Functions, Constants and Variables
• Understand and use Arrays and Loops
• Develop the User Interface
• Use teamwork to troubleshoot and debug App Performance issues

Goal: To give insight into the steps involved in creating an App. Apps play such an integral part in our lives including how we interact with one another and how we do business. No matter what field participants pursue they will understand how they can leverage or develop technology to improve their productivity or better serve their customers.

Target: This is an intensive coding workshop designed for all teens as we touch on the practical, design and technical aspects of developing an App!