1.  Lesson 1: Ideation

2. Lesson 1—Ideation Objectives  Recognize the importance of mobile app development  Understand the types and functions of mobile apps  Brainstorm ideas for informational mobile apps  Understand Ideation and its importance to the design process Essential Questions  What is a mobile app?  Why is it important to learn about creating mobile apps?  What types of mobile apps are most common?  What do I know about and would like to share with others?  How can an app help others?

3.  Our Mobile World Meet the New “First Screen”

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6. Types of Mobile Apps  Books  Business  Catalogs  Education  Entertainment  Finance  Food & Drink  Games  Health & Fitness  Kids  Lifestyle  Medical  Music  Navigation  News  Newsstand  Photo & Video  Productivity  Reference  Social Networking  Sports  Travel  Utilities  Weather

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8. What is Ideation?  The process of forming and relating ideas  Critical first step in any design project  The process…

9. Step 1: Selecting a Topic  What am I interested in?  What do I know about?  What do I want to learn more about?  How could my app be useful…

10. Entrepreneurship  Traditional  How can my app generate income for me?  How can my app generate income for others who will finance me/my app?  Social  How can my app serve others?  Class, school, community, world?

11. Directions: Use the chart below as an idea starter for apps that you would like to create. Consider topics you know about and/or have an interest in. Also consider topics that might be useful. Step 2: Brainstorming Favorite Subject SportsThe Arts My Community Global Issues FoodLocal Businesses Misc.

12. Step 3: Selecting Topics (Preparation for Lesson 2)  Using the chart created in today’s class as a guide, select two or three themes for your mobile app (NOTE: You may choose a theme not included on the chart!)  Include a title, general overview, and reasoning for each theme you select.