Fundamentals of Programming

The year is starting to wrap up.  Students need to work to make sure that all apps assigned for the semester have been completed and answers to the reflection questions have been posted on the Google Site portfolio.  Once we have wrapped up the regular course work, students can begin work on the final project.  For this summative final project students will create and design an app of their choosing that highlights what we have learned over the course of the semester.  Students should submit their own idea for an app and get approval before beginning work.  Students who have trouble coming up with an original idea for an app can choose from a list of suggestions: GPA calculator, Rock, Paper, Scissors, or a Magic 8 Ball.


Programming the Web 1

Students should be putting their finishing touches on our lesson 13 web assignment.  Once this is wcomplete, students will learn how to post their pages online using a free hosting site.  After the regular course work has been completed, students will begin work on their final project.  For this assignment, students must create a website made up of at least four web pages.  While designing and creating this site, students should incorporate the HTML structure and CSS design techniques that we have practiced throughout the course.  Students can choose to create their own page from scratch, create an online portfolio to use for college admission or job applications, or can look for another site that has already been implemented and improve upon its design.  Students will need to have their final project topics approved this week.


Programming the Web 2

This week students will continue their work with Adobe Flash Animations.  Students will work on the handwriting animation as well as the Rocket Action Script tutorial.