APP COMPUTING

So far, we have learned about the problem solving process and the elements of a computer. Today, we applied them to applications. We took a look at a sample application and asked:

What would be the input?

What would the application need to process?

What information would need to be stored?

What is the output?

​After brainstorming, students were given the task of identifying the different functions of a computer for two different apps. Here is an example of one below.

Extension activity:

App Store Exploration
Visit an app store like Google Play or Apple’s App Store. Find a non-gaming app and conduct the same analysis as in the activity guide (problem it solves, information it needs, output it provides to the user).