Introducing Object Oriented Programming to Engineering Technology Students with an App Development Tool

Abstract

Object oriented programming concepts are frequently a difficult topic for Engineering Technology educators to teach to students that have no previous object oriented programming experience. With the recent rise of mobile computing, a powerful and robust tool is now available to easily develop software for the Android mobile device operating system. Through “App” development with a highly interactive interface and real-time device feedback, difficult programming concepts are conveyed in a highly visual and tactile learning environment.