Transform Black History Month into an engaging coding experience! Using Swift Playgrounds' "All About Me" template, students create interactive app prototypes highlighting African American technology pioneers. Students research their chosen trailblazer, then customize the template to tell that innovator's story through code. This project seamlessly blends Swift coding practice with cultural awareness and digital storytelling.
Learning Objectives
Students will:
- Research and analyze contributions of African American technology pioneers
- Develop basic Swift coding skills through template customization
- Create an interactive biographical app prototype
- Practice digital storytelling and app design principles
Standards Alignment
- ISTE 1.d: Students understand the fundamental concepts of technology operations
- ISTE 3.d: Students build knowledge by actively exploring real-world issues and problems
Materials Needed
- iPad with Swift Playgrounds app installed
- "All About Me" template downloaded in Swift Playgrounds
- Research devices/materials for discovering Black tech pioneers
- Internet access for image and information resources
Attach up to 5 files which will be available for other members to download.