> Hi Vern,
>
> 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) :-).
Hmmmm... that's a thought... I'll have to look at that.
> 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.
Yes, but how long have we been waiting for a tablet from Apple? ;)
The reason I suggested that Android might be more forward looking is
that HP, and others, is looking at Android as the OS for a range of
devices, from phones to netbooks, and Android is apparently the fastest
growing OS in that space at the moment. Of course, Apple is tremendously
popular and a lot of kids have them, so I can see the appeal. It's just
that Apple's closed development model really ticks me off... ;)
Cheers,
Vern
> 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
>>>
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