Hack An App

Introduction

“Hack an App” is an “Appetizer” introductory level, fun filled, five day workshop that introduces children to a range of information technologies as well as learning how to do some basic programming. In addition, the fifth day will be spent at HEIG-VD in Yverdon experimenting with Thymio robots.

Children work in small groups of 2-3 and also learn collaboration, planning and design skills.

The course is delivered by ti8m and HEIG-VD in collaboration with InnovaKids. ti&m are a well-known Swiss IT solutions company, based in the Swiss German part of Switzerland. HEIG-VD is a well recognized applied engineering oriented university in Canton Vaud.

Objectives

Introduction to basic design principles, digital photography and typography
Understand basic computational & programming paradigms
Introduction to HTML, Javascript, Java and MIT App Inventor programming languages
Introduction to 3D printing, robotics (Thymio) and Google VR headset
Introduction to the concept of Internet of Things (IoT), including remote control of objects and sensors

Expected Results

Design and build an app in MIT App Inventor
Build a simple website
Build a simple mobile game
Design a 3d object and print via a 3d printer
Program and control the Thymio robot
Try out Google VR
Build up essentials of successful teamwork
Develop skills in listening, communicating and presenting

Requirements

Suitable ages: 11 to 16 Years

Materials

Materials provided by us

All material will be provided.

Materials that student should bring

Lunch
Drinks, Mobile Phone

More Information

“Hack an App” has been mentioned in the press numerous times:

10vor10 (on 2.7.2012)
Swiss ICT
Swiss IT Magazine
Netzwoche
Aargauer Zeitung
NZZ
Thurgauer Zeitung
Schulblatt Aargau/Solothurn
Various other press releases
Volksblatt Liechtenstein

Images

CarRacingGameJavascipt

Practicing presentation skills.

QuizAppAppInventor

Testimonials

So many questions in one day, amazing . #Hacknapp perfect for the kids of today and especially tomorrow. Thank you for the beautiful day.
Michael Booz