*BRAND NEW* Alpha Omega Publications / Switched on Schoolhouse: New Applications Web Development in the 21st Century Course on USB

This course begins with a historical tour of the Internet and World Wide Web as well as the programs and applications that made it possible for computer users on every continent to begin to explore and better understand their world. Then, through a step-by-step introduction to WordPress, students gain the tools and insight necessary to create their own web pages and discover their online voice.

New Applications is a survey course that travels from the first software programs developed to facilitate communication on the Internet to the new generation of mobile and native apps that access the Internet without a reliance on a web browser. New Applications is also a practical course in how to develop a presence on the World Wide Web using WordPress and other available web-application tools. The goal of the course is to provide the learner insight into the rapidly evolving universe of programming and application development so that he or she can make informed career decisions in an industry that is changing as quickly as it is growing.

Objectives:

Describe major advances in network and communications technology beginning with the early Internet and continuing through the introduction of web-enabled smartphones and other devices.

Create a web presence using simple applications.

Evaluate and select from a variety of web development tools and apps that are most appropriate for their interests and needs.

Design a current generation app for use on a

smartphone or tablet.

Evaluate the education and training qualities and experiences essential to secure a position with growth potential in the app industry.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10

Optimal Performance:

Dual core processor

4 GB Memory (RAM) 10 GB hard drive space

1024x768 or higher resolution monitor • Adobe Reader

Printer recommended

PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING!!! Switched on Schoolhouse has been discontinued. According to Alpha Omega, the USB Drive should continue to work on Windows 10, but no tech support will be available.

Colors may vary slightly due to lighting.

Questions are always welcome :)