This beginner-to-intermediate course introduces students to app development and robotics logic using App Inventor (Blockly) and VEXcode VR. Learners start with foundational design principles - building simple app interfaces and logic flows - then progress to media control, voice/speech tools, and game mechanics. The final module focuses on interactive animation and robot programming through visual coding. Perfect for students ready to explore creative coding and real-world applications without the complexity of traditional syntax.

Key Benefits:

Learn block-based coding with real-world outputs
Design working mobile apps using App Inventor
Program virtual robots with VEXcode VR
Build games and animations using conditional logic
Encourages creativity, logic, and computational thinking

What You’ll Learn:

Basics of App Design (App Inventor + Blockly)

Introduction to App Inventor
Exploring the App Inventor Console
Understanding Layout and Components
Building Basic UI: Buttons, Labels, Text Fields
Screen Navigation and Event Handling

Media Integration in Apps

Using Media Components: Sound, Video, and Images
Variables and Data Storage
Voice & Speech Recognition Features
Translators and Media Playback
Mini Project: Build a voice-activated app

Drawing, Animation & Logic

Using Canva and Image Sprite for Visual Projects
Creating Animations and Game Elements
Programming Conditional Actions (if/then/else)
Using Loops for Repetition and Movement
Game Development: Build a mini arcade game

VEXcode VR Robotics Programming

Introduction to VEX VR and virtual robot environment
Moving, turning, and controlling robots using blocks
Using sensors and loops for autonomous behavior
Solving mazes and collecting objects in simulation
Final Project: Code a robot to complete a timed challenge