Foundations of Programming: Software Engineering

Grades: 9 - 12

Dive into the world of software creation with Foundations of Programming: Software Engineering. This course guides high school students through the software development life cycle, from prototyping and app development to deployment and accessibility. Designed specifically for beginners, the course features user-friendly tools, such as MIT App Inventor, enabling students to quickly build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and create inclusive, functional software. The program is ideal for aspiring developers, programmers, and IT professionals.

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Foundations is an innovative series of titles designed for high school students, each covering a specific area of the digital world. These key features of every Foundations program bring skills to life:

Clear instruction and active learning: Students thrive in their learning when presented with well-deﬁned goals, clear instruction, relevant examples, hands-on activities, and project-based learning.
Timely and relevant coverage: Content aligns with the latest industry practices, preparing students for future careers.
Complete teacher support: Educators prepare efficiently with a print teacher’s edition, lesson plans, lesson guides, and pre-built assessments.
Flexible delivery: Students benefit from a hardbound textbook or use the digital resources complete with an eBook, an adaptive SmartBook®, assessment, videos, and more.

Students using Foundations of Programming: Software Engineering will:

Learn key concepts of the software development process, including programming languages, development tools, and software methodologies.
Prototype, build, and test mobile apps using platforms like MIT App Inventor, with an emphasis on usability and accessibility.
Apply SDLC principles and explore Agile, RAD, and Waterfall project workflows.
Design, develop, and deploy software solutions with a focus on digital inclusion and real-world functionality.
Prepare for careers in software development, IT, and programming through structured, hands-on projects with measurable learning objectives.

1. Software Engineering

Lesson 1: Principles of Software Engineering
Lesson 2: Programming Languages and Language Processors
Lesson 3: Software Development Tools

2. Prototyping

Lesson 1: Analysis
Lesson 2: Interaction Between the User and the Computer
Lesson 3: Creating a Prototype

3. Developing Applications with App Inventor

Lesson 1: Introduction to MIT App Inventor
Lesson 2: Adding More Elements to the App
Lesson 3: Programming the Mobile App

4. Software Accessibility and Digital Inclusion

Lesson 1: Testing and Deploying Applications
Lesson 2: Digital Inclusion
Lesson 3: Accessibility Features in an Application

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