What's Going On? April 18-April 22nd

Fundamentals of Programming

This week students will be working on our next app: "No Texting While Driving".  In this app, students will learn how to send an automated response while they are driving that lets people know that they are currently driving and will text back later.  While we create this app, students will be introduced to the messaging and texting feature that is available in MIT App Inventor.  Since we have access to tablets without phone/data plans, the texting feature will not be testable on our devices so students who have an Android device will be welcome to test their programs on their phones.  Students can also explore the "TinyDB" component of App Inventor during the customization process which allows for permanent data storage.




Programming the Web 1

This week students will work with unit 11.  During this unit, students will read chapter 18 and complete the accompanying reading guide.  Students will also complete assignments 11A and 11B.  During this unit, students will learn how to add responsive web design to their web pages.  In other words, students will learn how to design a web page for multiple device displays: mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers.  We will learn how to use one HTML code and apply different CSS styles in order to best display the page for the chosen device.  Students will achieve this using a "Media Query".


Programming the Web 2

This week students will be wrapping up our JavaScript unit by completing the "St. Mary's Neonatal" webpage.  Earlier in the semester, students wrote the HTML code for the table and form that will serve as the basis for our web page.  Students will add JavaScript in order to verify data, add data, and display the correct date.