A couple of thoughts on this.
1. I think a course targeted toward Android devices is a great idea. Maybe
you will consider offering an online course on this subject via iScoop
(http://iscoop.ning.com) :-).
2. I believe Apple is developing a tablet like device that will use
essentially the same SDK as the iPhone and iTouch. When this device does
materialize it may have a huge impact in the educational arena. It also
might be a really fun/rewarding device for students to learn to program.
Fred
A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> writes:
>Fred,
>
>A less slick, but maybe more forward-looking, alternative would be to
>target the class towards Android devices. The SDK, simulator, and lots
>of materials are all open and free. Of course, I'm biased, being both an
>open source guy and a very happy G1 user. :)
>
>Cheers,
>Vern
>
>Fred Bartels wrote:
>> Hi Danton,
>>
>> Good question. I hope between now and next January (when I would start
>> teaching the course) that perhaps Apple might be convinced to pilot a
>high
>> school program. If that fails there are couple of options. The kids
>could
>> just use the iPhone simulator -which is free- and purchasing of an
>> iTouch/iPhone and the $99 developer fee would be optional, or,
>purchasing
>> of the developer license could be considered like the cost of a
>textbook.
>> Since this would be an advanced course with a programming prerequisite
>the
>> students taking it would already be pretty committed to programming and
>> would probably willingly accept the cost. We would help scholarship
>> students with any costs, just as we do in other areas.
>>
>> Fred
>>
>> A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
>writes:
>>> Hi Fred,
>>> Out of curiosity how are you planning on giving each student a copy of
>the
>>> iPhone SDK? There is a University program and even for that students
>must
>>> be
>>> 18 years of age to join. An equivalent high school iPhone Programming
>>> Program does not exist and I don't believe Apple will be starting one.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Danton Chin
>>>
>>> On Wed, Apr 8, 2009 at 9:30 PM, Fred Bartels
>>> <fred_bartels@ryecountryday.org
>>>> wrote:
>>>> Hi Catherine,
>>>>
>>>> I'm definitely going to give it a shot. We should create a group on
>the
>>>> ISEN ning where we can share ideas.
>>>>
>>>> Fred
>>>>
>>>> A forum for independent school educators <ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU>
>>> writes:
>>>>> Hi Fred,
>>>>>
>>>>> I am thinking about it. I'd love to hear what you decide.
>>>>>
>>>>> Catherine Wyman
>>>>> Xavier College Prep
>>>>> cwyman@xcp.org
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:17:31 -0400, Fred Bartels
>>>>> <fred_bartels@rcds.rye.ny.us> wrote:
>>>>>> Anyone know of any schools offering a programming class targeted at
>>>>>> developing programs for the iPhone / iTouch? I'm thinking of
>offering
>>>>> such
>>>>>> a class next year and would love to share ideas and resources with
>>> other
>>>>>> teachers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Fred
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -------------------------
>>>>>> Fred Bartels
>>>>>> Head - Computer Department
>>>>>> Rye Country Day School
>>>>>> 914-925-4610
>>>>>>
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> -Bullwinkle J. Moose
>-----------------------------
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