App Development
Create a working prototype of an app in 10 sessions
Primary, Secondary and FE
10 sessions
In-class or extracurricular
Zero to basic programming
Course Summary
- Student teams design and build an app that solves a problem they care about
- Teams work their way through a range of activities, split across 10 sessions
- See below for the scheme of work, student workbook, and learning objectives
Course sessions
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- Session 1: Course Launch
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Session 2: What's your problem?
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Session 3: Screening ideas
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Session 4: Industry engagement session
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Session 5: Get to know your users
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Session 6: Plan your MVP
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Session 7: Build your MVP
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Session 8: Test your MVP
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Session 9: Who will pay?
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Session 10: Pitch your MVP
Core resource
Course workbook for students
- Printable student A4 workbook containing practical activities.
- Guides you and your students through the course.
- Fully editable, making it easy for you to adopt to meet your needs.
Core resource
Scheme of work
- Get a quick overview of the course structure
- Review the learning objectives and otucomes for each session
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Session 1
Course Launch
Learning objectives
Core
- Understand the importance of teamwork when building an app
- Be able to identify the tools available on mobile devices
- Understand what is meant by a prototype
Challenge
- Be able to create a prototype of an existing app using appropriate software
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Session 2
What's your problem?
Learning objectives
Core
Identify everyday problems which could be solved by a mobile app
Challenge
Be able to expand and develop initial ideas to create a better understanding of the problem to be solved Be able to convey the key concepts of your app idea in a 30 second pitch
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Session 3
Screening ideas
Learning objectives
Core
- Gain a better understanding of potential obstacles that your app ideas could face in the existing market
Challenge
- Be able to critically evaluate app ideas and select the strongest to take forward
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Session 4
Industry engagement session
Learning objectives
Core
- Be able to convey the key concepts of your app idea in a 30 second pitch to an industry Expert
- Be able to obtain constructive feedback on your app ideas
Challenge
- Understand the apps market and be able to identify your main competitors
- Be able to act on constructive feedback to improve your app
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Session 5
Get to know your users
Learning objectives
Core
- Gain a better understanding of the current market for your app
- Be able to develop an effective survey to find out more about your user
Challenge
- Be able to plan and carry out effective research into your potential users
- Be able to develop user profiles based on your research
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Session 6
Plan your MVP
Learning objectives
Core
- Gain a better understanding of the technical requirements of your app
- Be able to draw wireframes and create paper prototypes
Challenge
- Be able to define your minimum viable product
- Be able to adjust your app designs to ensure that they are technically feasible
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Session 7
Build your MVP
Learning objectives
Core
- Understand how the design of your app can affect the user experience
Challenge
- Be able to improve the user experience of your app by considering its design and flow
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Session 8
Test your MVP
Learning objectives
Core
- Understand the importance of testing in the app development lifecycle
Challenge
- Be able to act on the feedback received to improve the functionality and usability of your technical prototype
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Session 9
Who will pay?
Learning objectives
Core
- Understand the range of different business models available
- Understand how to generate revenue from your app
Challenge
- Be able to identify the best revenue stream for your app
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Session 10
Pitch your MVP
Learning objectives
Core
- Understand how to present your ideas effectively
Challenge
- Be able to summarise the key points of your app in a short presentation