DIY Toolkit: How To Come Up With Your Own Mobile App
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Intro – Mobile App Ideation
WHY APPS? Well, to start with, they’re everywhere. According to the Pew Research Center, 78% of teens now have a cell phone, and almost half (47%) of those own smartphones. And, perhaps more importantly, apps are also really cool! No matter what you’re interested in, there can (and probably is) an app for that. But teens don’t have to be limited to the role of consumer in today’s digital marketplace. All you need is a little know-how and an idea — which is the focus of today’s DIY curriculum.
But coming up with an idea can be harder than it sounds. With all the excitement these days about “teaching kids to code,” it seems an important moment to pause and consider why that’s the right thing to do, and how to achieve the greatest impact. Does your idea make sense as a mobile app? Do you want your app to serve a purpose in the community? What about collaborating with professional colleagues and building something that matters?
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