Developing Android Apps with App Inventor

The course will give students hands-on experience in developing interesting Android applications. No previous experience in programming is needed, and the course is suitable for students with any level of computing experience. MIT App Inventor will be used in the course. It is a blocks-based programming tool that allows everyone, even novices, to start programming and build fully functional apps for Android devices. Students are encouraged to use their own Android devices for hands-on testing and exploitation

• Build Android apps using block-based programming
• Design interactive user interfaces
• Test apps on real devices
• Integrate geographic information systems

• No prior programming experience required, basic computer and internet skills helpful
• Ability to read instructions and complete activities in English