One option for your Technovation project is to make a mobile app to solve your problem.
It’s never too early to start learning how to code an app, so let’s get started!
ACTIVITY 1: TALK TO ME APP
Follow along with the video below to learn how to use MIT App Inventor to make a mobile app.
First, set up your computer and device for testing by clicking this button.
First, set up your computer and device for testing by clicking this button.
What else can you add to the Talk to Me app?
Try Part 2 below if you want to try the shake and say anything features!
LET'S THINK ABOUT THE
TALK TO ME APP
EVENT
user presses button
ACTION
app speaks
EVENTS
Events are when something happens in the app.
Like when a user presses a button:
In MIT App Inventor, event blocks are gold colored and ⊂ shape.
ACTIONS
Actions are when the app does something.
Like when the app speaks:
In MIT App Inventor, action blocks are purple colored and fit inside the event block.
GREAT WORK!
Was making an app easier than you thought?
Excited to try more?
There are many more tutorials to try on the MIT App Inventor website.
You can also check out our
Technovation student-led tutorials!
