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    CATEGORIES OF APPS     APP INVENTOR

     Categories of apps are groups that help you understand the purpose or function of   MIT App Inventor is a user-friendly tool that lets you create mobile apps without
     different mobile applications. Each category helps in a different area like:  complex coding. You can design the app’s layout, choose features and add actions

                     using simple blocks, similar to Scratch programming. It is free, cloud-based and
     EDUCATIONAL APPS  accessible via web browsers like Chrome, Firefox or Safari.

     Educational  apps are specially  designed to  make  learning more interactive  for   The user interface of MIT App Inventor consists of two main sections that you will

     children. They help teach subjects like maths, science, coding and technical skills   use to create your app:
     through lessons, quizzes, e-books and videos. For
     example, BYJU’S, Duolingo, Scratch Junior, etc.  1.  Designer view: This view contains  all the  components  required  to  design  an
                         application.
     LIFESTYLE APPS  2.  Block editor view: This view is the place where you combine blocks to execute

                         an application.
     Lifestyle apps help manage daily routines, health, hobbies and goals, making
     tasks easier and more enjoyable. They act as personal assistants, guiding
     better choices in areas like health, shopping and   STARTING MIT APP INVENTOR

     time management. For  example, Google Maps,
     MakeMyTrip, Ola, Uber, etc.  You should have a Gmail account to use the MIT App Inventor. To start the app,
                     follow the given steps:
     SOCIAL MEDIA APPS
                                   1     Open web browser type URL:
     Social  media  apps let  users  create,  share and  exchange  content  within  virtual   https://appinventor.mit.edu/ and press Enter key.
     communities.  They allow sharing of live videos,  images  and conversations  and

     are  also  used  for business  promotion.  For example,
     Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), etc.

     GAMING APPS        2     Click on the Create Apps! button.

     Gaming apps provide entertainment,
     allowing users to play on phones, tablets or   Mobile apps account for over 60% of total
     computers. They offer fun, skill improvement   digital media time globally.

     and competition with others, including
     sharing scores on social media. For example, Candy
     Crush, Angry Birds, Subway Surfers, etc.

                              3     Type your Gmail username and password.
     ART INTEGRATION ACTIVITY

     Create a poster that represents different categories of apps (e.g., educational, gaming,
     social media, lifestyle) using drawings, colours and labels. Choose one app from each
     category and illustrate its features. Present your poster to the class.              4     Click on the Next button.

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