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APPS

Slide 1 - Slide

Do you remember which were the
first apps that you ever downloaded?

Slide 2 - Mind map

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Slide 3 - Video

Where can I find apps?

Slide 4 - Open question

What does Google Maps do if you want a coffee?

Slide 5 - Open question

Are apps exclusively for mobile devices?
A
Yeah!
B
Nay!

Slide 6 - Quiz

What are some characteristics of apps?

Slide 7 - Open question

Applications are also known as...

Slide 8 - Open question

Apps are only available on Mobile Devices
A
True
B
False

Slide 9 - Quiz

On the next slide, you will drag and drop the names of apps on their description

Slide 10 - Slide

buy goods online
chat with people
know the weather forecast
reach destinations
send and receive emails
study online
translate what you say
watch videos
keep track of your health
send money online

Slide 11 - Drag question

Presentation Software
Email Client
Word Processor
Web Browser
Spreadsheet Software

Slide 12 - Drag question

Slide 13 - Link

Answer the following questions:

Slide 14 - Slide

1. The word THEY in paragraph 1 refers
to
A
apps
B
lives
C
tools
D
cell phones

Slide 15 - Quiz

2. What is stated in paragraph 2?
A
Nokia launched the first app store back in 1997.
B
The Google App store was released before the iTunes store.
C
The iTunes store can be considered the first app store.
D
When the iPhone came in 2007, the App store was launched immediately.

Slide 16 - Quiz

3. The phrase as well in paragraph 2 is
closest in meaning to
A
also
B
in contrast
C
positively
D
before

Slide 17 - Quiz

4. It can be inferred from paragraph 2 and 3 that:
A
it is difficult to acknowledge which was the first real app.
B
Steve Jobs designed the Google App Store.
C
when the Google store was launched, it included more than 500 apps.
D
the arcades games like snake, solitaire and brick were the first official apps.

Slide 18 - Quiz

5. The word "IT" in paragraph 4 refers to
A
hit
B
peak
C
store
D
franchise

Slide 19 - Quiz

6. It is implied in paragraph 4 about Angry Birds that
A
it is one of the top and most popular games today.
B
its popularity has decreased.
C
it is an expensive game.
D
there are over three billion downloads daily.

Slide 20 - Quiz

7. What is something positive the app
revolution brought?
A
It created thousands of jobs.
B
It helped Facebook buy Instagram.
C
It has caused Snapchat to be the main app nowadays.
D
It has made people spend around $1 billion since 2012.

Slide 21 - Quiz

8. The word THEY in paragraph 6 refers to
A
families
B
apps
C
friends
D
colleagues

Slide 22 - Quiz

Do you agree with the
statement, “it’s difficult to
imagine what the world
would be like without
mobile apps?”

Slide 23 - Open question

What is Zwift?

Slide 24 - Slide

Do you use any indoor training app
to help you keep fit at home?

Slide 25 - Open question

Slide 26 - Video

Slide 27 - Link

Answer the following questions:

Slide 28 - Slide

1. What is the main function of the text?
A
Describe how to work out in the mountains.
B
List activities that could make you a good athlete.
C
Present an app that simulates outdoor training.
D
Use an application that will train you to run a marathon.

Slide 29 - Quiz

The word WHETHER in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A
if
B
after
C
while
D
although

Slide 30 - Quiz

Paragraph 2 does NOT talk about
A
home workout being pleasant
B
personalized cycling training
C
starting a team race
D
necessary equipment

Slide 31 - Quiz

The word CHOICE in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A
determination
B
option
C
interest
D
verdict

Slide 32 - Quiz

The word MOREOVER in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to
A
because
B
however
C
additionally
D
consequently

Slide 33 - Quiz

The word JUST in paragraph 4 can be
replaced by
A
only
B
fair
C
but
D
right

Slide 34 - Quiz

Who is more likely to use Zwift?
A
Amateur athletes
B
Professional athletes
C
Athletes who need to train for indoor competitions.
D
Any person who wants to do some training at home.

Slide 35 - Quiz

- You can buy cold drinks in that shop.

 
-I may pay the premium subscription of that app.


- You must pay a subscription to unlock certain features of the app.

Slide 36 - Slide

Slide 37 - Link

Nowadays, there is a growing demand for indoor training apps.
Which advantages and disadvantages do you consider these kinds of apps have?

Slide 38 - Mind map


5 SIMPLE TIPS FOR DESIGNING BETTER IPHONE APPS

Slide 39 - Slide

Slide 40 - Slide

Slide 41 - Link

What makes you download an app?
have a problem and they think an app can solve it.
bored and looking for something new (mostly games)
app was recommended by a friend
current app is lacking
ad for app looked interesting
App was featured by Google or Apple, so it must be good

Slide 42 - Poll

Slide 43 - Video

What is so good about AudioTube?

Slide 44 - Open question

Can I adjust features manually with Open Camera?

Slide 45 - Open question

What is the name of the app to block ads?

Slide 46 - Open question

What kind of app is "Soul Browser"

Slide 47 - Open question

Something about VN Video Editor is that I ...
A
get a watermark in my videos.
B
can adjust several features
C
can only find it in an android store
D
have to pay for the full version

Slide 48 - Quiz

Slide 49 - Link

1. The word since in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to
A
a. although
B
b. from
C
c. because
D
d. when

Slide 50 - Quiz

2. Look at the four squares [ ] in paragraph 2.
Indicate where the following sentence can be added:

"The user interface design is what that
experience looks like visually"
A
[2A]
B
[2B]
C
[2C]
D
[2D]

Slide 51 - Quiz

3. What is NOT stated about the areas you need to tap?
A
Buttons need to be huge so that your fingers can tap them.
B
The area may be bigger than a button itself.
C
You should avoid putting many buttons in the same area.
D
The area must be big enough so that people don’t feel frustrated when trying to tap a button.

Slide 52 - Quiz

4. Look at the four squares [ ] in paragraph 4
Indicate where the following sentence can be added:

"Though there’s a secondary action for
composing an email, the button is off in the
corner and not emphasized"
A
[4A]
B
[4B]
C
[4C]
D
[4D]

Slide 53 - Quiz

5. What does the author imply about the default button?
A
Applying drastic changes to the default button make you an amateur designer.
B
Changing the background image is a bad option when customizing the button.
C
Changing the traditional design settings is not an option.
D
The default button is not attractive at all.

Slide 54 - Quiz

6. Organize the following recommendations for designing better apps in chronological order:

Write only letters, e.g. ABCD

Slide 55 - Open question

How does the design of
an app help you decide
which one to choose?
Have you ever found a
good-looking app that
just doesn’t work as you
need to?

Slide 56 - Mind map