[android-developers] Re: Android Programming Class

2010-02-01 Thread ko5tik
On Feb 1, 12:23 am, Kevin Duffey andjar...@gmail.com wrote: Now.. on that note, slightly off topic.. I hope Android (and google) sees an opportunity for potential Android devices that would allow someone like one of us to write some software that prevents the camera/video camera/audio

[android-developers] Re: Android Programming Class

2010-02-01 Thread ko5tik
On Jan 31, 7:23 pm, Kevin Duffey andjar...@gmail.com wrote: Now.. on that note, slightly off topic.. I hope Android (and google) sees an opportunity for potential Android devices that would allow someone like one of us to write some software that prevents the camera/video camera/audio

[android-developers] Re: Android Programming Class

2010-01-31 Thread Bob Kerns
You know, the sad thing is that you'd find it surprising that 8th- graders would know Java well enough to program apps for Android. So very rare are schools and teachers who actually GET that kids can learn to program, and properly taught, are empowered and excited by it. Seymour Papert was

[android-developers] Re: Android Programming Class

2010-01-31 Thread Mihai Fonoage
Hi Josh, We are teaching undergrad and grad students Android at FAU. Our end goal is to get high school students interested in Android. I salute your efforts and I donated for these efforts! Mihai Fonoage On Jan 30, 6:20 pm, joshbeck josh.beck2...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone: I teach an

Re: [android-developers] Re: Android Programming Class

2010-01-31 Thread Kevin Duffey
Bob, I don't disagree at all. I am just amazed that Java has finally reached the 7th grade or so over say, Basic. Back in 1984 I was learning Basic on apple 2s in the 7th grade. I loved it. It is what started me on the path that leads to where I am today. I'd say out of several classes and