Mobile

Application

Development

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MAD-learn’s web-based mobile app development tool is a holistic set of modules for students to experience the software development lifecycle firsthand.

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WHY MAD-learn? WHY MAD-learn?

Why MAD-learn is an essential CS and STEM tool for your classroom

Relevant

Relevant

Students live in a mobile world. We aim to move students from being consumers to creators of technology.

Critical

Critical

Vital and transferable skills provided by our Design Thinking Process approach support students performance across the curricula.

Engaging

Engaging

The apps students design and create can be viewed and shared instantly on any iOS or Android device throughout the process.

Available

Available

Work can be done on any device (from tablets and laptops to desktops) with Internet access.

Flexible

Flexible

Coders and non-coders alike can create professional-looking mobile apps with ease.

For All

For All

Students in grades 3-12 will realize there are many skills involved in mobile app development.

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MAD-learn's Most-lMAD-learnved Design Thinking tool

The design thinking process is now BUILT-IN to MAD-learn, helping you prioritize critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving, which are essential, future-ready skills.

Ideate

Brainstorm all of your app ideas in a central, convenient place and decide which ones you are most passionate about.

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Plan

Organize your ideas using the mind map tool, which allows you to create a visual representation of your thoughts.

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Design

Tap into your creativity to establish a brand identity and make your app “pop” with visually engaging screens that you design.

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Build

Add content to your app using a variety of templates, including everything from options that encourage user-engagement and feedback, to coding.

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Test

Review your app based on guidelines, use your QR code to see your app on your own device, test its capabilities, and ensure it looks and functions the way it should.

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Launch

Learn how to present and pitch your app to your classmates and market it to the broader community using our guidelines and best practices.

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Curriculum Curriculum

Curriculum and Lesson Plans Customized for You

Our standards-aligned curriculum - created by educators for educators-offers an overview, activities and tutorials for each of the design - thinking modules to ensure teachers have everything they need.

Alignments

Design thinking modules and curriculum are aligned with national and state standards for computer science, STEM, and more.

Lesson Plans

Engaging and relevant lesson plans are available for each of the six steps of the design thinking process and beyond.

Resources

Video and slide deck tutorials help guide you through each step of your mobile app development experience.

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Training Training

Onsite and Virtual Training that makes youMAD-learnlearning

Our hands-on, onsite and virtual professional development allows teachers, instructional coaches and administrators to explore MAD-learn in-depth, experience the design thinking process from a student’s perspective and leave with their own app and a strong plan for implementation.

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MAD-store MAD-store

MAD-store is a showcase for student-made apps

The MAD-store mobile app is our version of the App Store for all student-made mobile apps. Download it now to see and use apps that students around the world have made.

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As a result of my experience with MAD-learn, I will be more successful at helping students understand the connection between classroom and workplace skills necessary for success. Not to mention how working with the MAD-learn platform can open all types of avenues and opportunities not even thought of.

Tanya Cheatham-Jones

Jolly Elementary School

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Awards Awards

Award Winning Mobile App Development Program

We are honored to be recipients of national and global awards that span our leadership, our product development, our customer success, and our mission to engage students in meaningful technology creation.

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