The program offers a unique opportunity for middle school students to develop a functional iOS app prototype while being mentored by high school and college students.
The Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) Digital Explorers program is an 8-session mobile app development program designed for middle school students in 6th through 8th grades. The program focuses on teaching students to code using the Swift programming language and Swift Playgrounds on iPads. Participants engage in team-building activities and human-centered design thinking challenges to develop problem-solving skills. Students work with high school and college mentors to collaborate and build an iOS app prototype that addresses an unmet need in their community. The curriculum also covers fundamental coding and UI/UX principles, providing a hands-on learning experience in tech and computing.
A typical day involves focused tech time where students learn Swift programming and UI/UX principles using Swift Playgrounds on iPads, interspersed with community building and human-centered design thinking challenges.
This program is ideal for middle school students in 6th-8th grades who are interested in technology and computing but have limited prior experience or access to such opportunities.
Discovery Partners Institute, 200 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
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