Another thing I'd like to consider or possibly explore as a project for this summer would be the idea of creating apps. As I was skimming through blogs, I came across a post by Steven Anderson on Blogging About The Web 2.0 Connected Classroom: So...You Wanna Design Your Own Apps. (I'm not sure if I'm citing his blog post correctly, so if I am failing to follow blogging etiquette, please let me know - I want to give credit where credit is due, and I don't want to offend anyone!)
In his post, Mr. Anderson suggested several resources to help educators (and students) create apps. At first I thought that the Android App Inventor might show the most promise for me, as I am reasonably Google savvy, and I thought I could pick this up the most quickly. However, my biggest concern would be the fact that an app created using this would be limited by the Android platform. After reading the comments, I saw a couple of additional things to try.
I will need to spend some time exploring some of these options and considering which might work best in our summer program environment and addressing some of the questions that I have about using them. For instance, what kind of apps could we create? Could we use QR codes to direct people to the App Store or Google Play to download the apps?
Update 5/22/12: I just came across another article that suggested some resources for creating apps for Apple products. However, these articles made app design and creation see much more complex and more daunting that initial article did. The first article discussed the advantages of teacher-created apps, while the second article focused more on the different programs and services you could use to aid you in the app creation process.
I have been looking for something like this for a long time!! I will absolutely look into this. You hve so many great connections on your blog, can't wait to check them all out
ReplyDeleteHeather - I am looking forward to reading about your journey through creating apps! I have had a few personal app ideas run through my mind over the past few years (especially ones related to mommy business). I've always wondered how to get the app ideas I have closer to actually becoming an app! -aj
ReplyDeleteI find it amazing how when engrossed into technology you can start to think about "apps" to create. This is something I never could have imagined as a young girl. -Amanda- if you are going to be create an app also collaboration is key. Using this blog with Heather we can bounce ideas off of each other and explore the world of app building and creating.
ReplyDeleteMy next class is in creating apps. I am really excited to do this. I will be checking out the resources you posted also. I will have to share the information I learn in that class.
ReplyDeleteI too am taking the creating apps class next elective - If you need any help (or information from the class) just holler.
ReplyDeleteDeb and Emily - please share any information you learn - I don't know much about creating apps and I haven't even had a chance to try out these resources yet, so I look forward to what you might be able to share with me!
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