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How to have students create apps?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ruchita Parat Apr 29, 2013. 3 Replies 1 Like

Has anyone created apps with students? I keep hearing about kids creating apps and my students have asked if they can do it. However, I do not understand coding. I tried downloading an older version…Continue

Tags: app, development, android, ios, creating

Looking for a middle school class in NYC to be tour guides

Started Sep 23, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes

Our 8th grade visits NYC the beginning of Nov. We are looking for a class in NYC, preferably Manhattan, to act as tour guides for us before we go on our trip. We'd like to SKYPE with you so you can…Continue

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School / Work Affiliation: Lancaster Mennonite School

Twitter / Plurk / Other Account: @vgarton

About Me: I have been a gr. 3-8 computer teacher and tech coordinator of a private school for the past 16 years. I also teach a middle school gifted class, focusing on technology. This year, I am teaching a high school computer and emerging technologies class. My background is elem. ed. I am a PLPeep, having been involved for two years.