What's Going On? April 3rd through April 7th

Programming the Web 2:

This week, we will continue our study on JavaScript.  Before students leave for spring break, we will have the opportunity to work on two projects.  The first project is modifying a website for a restaurant.  Students will use JavaScript to determine the day of the week from the computer.  Based on the day of the week, a different dinner special will be displayed as the "daily special".

After the dinner menu assignment, we will quickly investigate how to create random numbers in JavaScript.  Students will then apply that knowledge to a website that is designed to show a random quote each time the web page loads.

Fundamentals of Programming (App Development 1):

This week, we will continue our preparation for our next app: Word Play.  For this app, students will be creating something similar to a "mad libs" activity.  We have already looked at how to create multiple view controllers and segue between different screens.  This week, we will investigate how we can write our own classes.

We will work with classes and students will check in with a short BlackBoard formative so that we can check our level of understanding.  Time permitting, students will begin the "Word Play" app prior to leaving for Spring Break.  Students should not be expected to finish this app before break as there will be additional class time when we return.