12th Grade Defining Views And Their Attributes Lesson Plan (Mobile Computing)

Topic: Understanding and using defining views within a layout

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to define and identify defining views within a layout.
• Students will be able to utilize defining views within their own layouts.

Materials

• Android SDK and tools
• Laptop or computer with a monitor for each student
• Projector or large shared display for the instructor

Warm-up

• Show the students a few different Android apps that they are familiar with and ask them to identify the different view components that they see on screen.
• Ask the students to explain what each view does and how they think it is used within the app.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of views and their attributes, such as size, color, and position.
• Demonstrate how to create and configure views within a layout using the Android Studio layout editor.
• Show the students how to use the layout editor to position and resize views within a layout.
• Demonstrate how to use the different view attributes, such as font size, color, and visibility, within the layout editor.

Guided Practice

• Have the students work in pairs to create a simple layout using the layout editor in Android Studio.
• Have the students follow the instructions provided by the instructor to create the layout, and provide feedback and assistance as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have the students work in small groups to create their own layouts using the layout editor in Android Studio.
• Encourage the students to be creative and try out different layouts and combinations of views.
• Have the students submit their layouts for evaluation.

Closure

• Review the importance of defining views and their attributes in Android layouts.
• Remind the students of the importance of proper spacing, sizing, and alignment in Android layouts.
• Ask the students to reflect on the importance of defining views and their attributes in Android layouts and how they can improve their own Android layouts by adhering to these guidelines.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the guided practice activity and provide feedback on their ability to define views and their attributes in Android layouts.
• Evaluate the students' final layouts completed during the independent practice activity and provide feedback on their ability to define views and their attributes in Android layouts.