P201+P202 App Inventor 1+2 (Accelerated)

Duration

5 x 3.5 hour lessons (17.5 hours)

Classes Fully In Person

Certificate Provided (Digital Copy)

Prerequisite

No experience required

w/GST

Preferred Schedule:

Course Outline

Dive into mobile application development.

With technologies like 5G and the Internet of Things on the rise, mobile application development is booming. There is an increasing need for applications in areas like communication, education, health, finance and more. Give your child a chance to explore how popular applications like Instagram, TikTok and Telegram are built. Using the MIT App Inventor platform, we’ll guide your children through an entire mobile app development journey. And yes, they do create their very own fully functional app at the end of the course!

We are always looking out for the next generation of technology innovators who seek to better the world in our classes. The MIT App Inventor allows children to make real-world, significant impacts with their apps. Some examples include apps that show communities where to access safe drinking water, teach a language, or even apps that contribute to lowering crime rates. Our own students have even created apps that monitor and improve passenger safety in the context of the growing ride-hailing industry!

What will your child learn and explore?

MIT App Inventor Platform fundamentals
Events-driven programming
Graphical and animation skills
User design and user interface skills
Projects such as Countdown Timer, Racing Game, Robot Shooter Game
A fully functional mobile application of their own

Register 14 days prior to the programme start date for a 5% early bird discount.

Course Highlights

Outline (P201)

Introduction to App Inventor and its Interface
- Learn about the smartphone and its touch Interface
- Load and run mobile apps

Events-Driven Programming
- Use variables and procedures

Graphics and Animation
- Conditional and comparison operators
- Make animations come alive on your mobile phone

Development of own Project
- Pour your knowledge into the cauldron to develop an interactive game

Outline (P202)

Quick Review
- Brainstorming for a complex app creation
- Learn to use various media components
- Voice recognition

Booleans and Conditionals
- If-then and else-then
- Logical operators

Design Thinking
- Introduction to phases of design thinking (Observation, Ideation, Rapid Prototyping, User Feedback, Iteration, Implementation)

Hackathon

What is your average class size?

Most of our classes have a 1:8 teacher-to-student ratio, except classes for students aged 13–18, which have a 1:10 ratio. We keep our classes small so that every student benefits from personalised attention.

What do students need to bring to class?

We provide all equipment for the classes. Students just need to bring stationery, water bottle and a jacket in case it gets cold.

Can students cope with the long hours?

Definitely. Our classes are well-paced with activities in between to ensure that all our students are able to follow along. On top of that, there is also a 10-minute break every hour to ensure they get off-screen time to rest and refresh themselves. Students are also encouraged to bring their own snacks.

Are there any prerequisites for the coding classes?

Yes, it differs for each programme. Do check the prerequisites carefully before signing up.

What if a student has done a coding class previously? Can he or she still attend your coding class?

The student may need to complete a placement test as we will need to assess his or her foundation level as the curriculum offered by other avenues may be different. We want to ensure that every student who comes to our class benefits and learns. Hence, it is vital that your child is enrolled in the right course to provide them with the right level of challenge.

What if I have done P101/P201 before? Can my child still sign up for the whole term?

We recommend that you sign up mid-term and enrol for P102 and P202 respectively.

I want to sign up but am unable to confirm the time slot as the school holiday schedule is not out. What should I do?

We understand the challenges you face in planning for your child's holiday schedule. Do sign up to secure a place and drop us an email at specialprogrammes@thelearninglab.com.sg. We will try our best to accommodate requests to change time slots, subject to availability.

What if a student misses a class? Is there a class replacement policy?

Unless absent for medical reasons, a communication lead time via email to specialprogrammes@thelearninglab.com.sg of at least a week is required prior to missing the class in order for arrangements for a replacement class to be made. We strongly recommend students to attend a physical replacement class within the week (i.e. Thursdays at United Square or Fridays at Seletar Mall). Otherwise, students will attend an online replacement class to make up for the lesson missed.

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P201+P202 App Inventor 1+2 (Accelerated)