This assessment involves submitting a set of portfolio items for weeks 2 to 11, where students will reflect on their understanding of the weekly topics. The portfolio should capture relevant ideas, resources, and practices surrounding mobile app development, with a focus on the topics covered each week. Students will conduct research on the weekly topic and review at least two relevant online resources. Resources can include links to YouTube videos, tutorials, and other educational materials but should not involve uploading files from external sources to avoid copyright issues.

Each weekly entry should include a brief summary of the learning topics, a list of at least two resources with proper citations, and a discussion of why those resources were chosen and how they contribute to the understanding of the topic.

More details and guidelines will be available on the Moodle site.

The assessment for this task will be evaluated based on the following high-level categories:

1. Weekly Topic Summary: The clarity and conciseness of the summary, demonstrating an understanding of the key concepts of the week.
2. Resource Descriptions: How well students describe the resources they have linked, including the relevance of each item and the reasoning behind their selection.
3. Quality and Justification of Resources: The number and quality of resources selected, as well as how well students justify their relevance to the week's topic and their contribution to the overall understanding of mobile app development.

This assessment emphasizes reflection on learning, critical thinking in selecting resources, and the ability to connect those resources to the weekly content in a meaningful way. More detailed instructions will be available on the Moodle site.

This assessment involves developing an Android mobile application using Android Studio and Java, focusing on user interface design, data management, and user interaction. Students will create an app that lists and manages items, implementing features such as a scrollable RecyclerView, a ViewPager for displaying item details, and data persistence through a local database. The app will also include functionalities for adding, editing, and saving data, ensuring proper error handling and validation. This task aligns with key learning outcomes 1, 2, and 3 related to mobile app development. All relevant materials, including detailed instructions and supporting resources, will be available on the Moodle site.

The assessment for this task will be evaluated based on the following high-level categories:

1. Functionality and Execution: How well the app features work, including the proper functioning of RecyclerView, ViewPager, data management, and the ability to add, edit, and save data. It also includes proper handling of errors and validation.
2. UI Design: The correctness of the design, including alignment of items, the structure of views, and usability aspects, ensuring that the UI is intuitive and user-friendly.
3. Data Handling: Effective use of a local database and proper handling of data (such as fetching, updating, and storing) from the app.
4. Documentation: The quality and completeness of the provided documentation, including the required sections like hardware/software requirements, testing strategies, and a demonstration of app functionalities through a video.
5. General Programming Practices: This includes the correct use of coding conventions, adequate commenting, and overall code readability.

Each of these categories evaluates different technical and design aspects of the application, ensuring that students demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Android app development principles.

This assessment requires students to consider the process of scaling a mobile app for a small business. After researching and identifying a problem or need, students will analyse existing mobile applications that address the problem. The task involves reviewing the strengths and weaknesses of the three best applications found on Google Play or the Apple App Store, excluding large-scale apps such as social media platforms. Students will then propose a new app that offers a better solution, detailing its features, design, and layout. Additionally, the assessment requires identifying the target market, justifying the marketing strategy, and considering ethical concerns. A Word document should be submitted, including any hand-drawn sketches (with appropriate image sizes) and properly referenced sources using Harvard style.

More details and supporting resources will be available on the Moodle site.

The assessment will be evaluated based on the following high-level categories:

1. Problem Description: The clarity, conciseness, and relevance of the problem description, showcasing the identification of a clear issue or need.
2. Research of Existing Applications: The depth and relevance of the research into existing applications, including their alignment with the identified problem.
3. Strengths and Weaknesses of Existing Solutions: A critical analysis of the existing applications, focusing on their features, operation, and layout to highlight their limitations.
4. Quality of Proposed Improved Solution: The quality and originality of the proposed mobile app solution, with particular emphasis on features, design, and layout improvements over existing solutions.
5. Points of Difference: The differentiation of the proposed app, outlining how it improves upon or adds value compared to current market solutions.
6. Identification of Target Market: Clear identification of the target audience for the app and how well the solution aligns with their needs.
7. Justification for the Marketing Strategy: The rationale behind the chosen marketing strategy, including how it effectively reaches the identified target market.
8. Ethical Concerns: Consideration of ethical issues related to the app's functionality, user data, and overall impact.

This assessment emphasizes critical thinking in analyzing existing solutions, creativity in proposing new ones, and strategic planning for both marketing and ethical considerations. More detailed instructions will be available on the Moodle site.

This assessment involves developing a tabbed iOS mobile application using Xcode and Swift, with a focus on user interface design, data handling, and navigation. Students will create an app that manages and displays categorized data using tabs and segment controllers, integrating JSON data storage and retrieval. The app will include key functionalities such as listing and filtering items, handling user interactions, and implementing data persistence. This task aligns with key learning outcomes related to mobile app development.

More details and supporting resources will be available on the Moodle site.

The assessment will be evaluated based on the following high-level categories:

1. Classes and Functions: This will assess how well students implement and organize key classes and functions, including the use of UIKit components and appropriate coding practices.
2. Project Execution: This focuses on how well the app works in practice, including the functionality of tabs, segment controllers, and the handling of user interactions, as well as the effective use of JSON for data storage and retrieval.
3. UI Design: The clarity, usability, and visual appeal of the app’s interface, including the arrangement of elements, responsiveness, and overall user experience.
4. Fetching Data: This evaluates the accuracy and efficiency of the app’s data fetching mechanism, ensuring proper handling of JSON data and its integration within the app.
5. Documentation: The quality of the accompanying documentation, which should detail the implementation process, challenges faced, and the app's functionality.

This assessment emphasizes functional implementation, user interface quality, and the ability to manage data effectively within an iOS environment. More detailed guidelines will be available on the Moodle site.