Day 3

The first session for the day was Mobile Application Development by Mrs. Parveen. Learning the basics of building mobile apps using an application called Thunkable was an exciting and enlightening experience for me. Mrs. Praveena Kolli was an excellent teacher who guided me through the process and provided valuable insights and tips along the way.

The first thing I learned was how to set up a new project in Thunkable and customize the design and layout of the app. This included adding buttons, text boxes, and other interactive elements to the app, as well as choosing colors and fonts to create a visually appealing interface.

Next, I learned how to add functionality to the app using blocks of code. Mrs. Kolli introduced me to the concept of event-driven programming, which involves creating actions that are triggered by user input or other events. For example, I learned how to create a button that, when clicked, would display a message or perform a specific task.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the course was seeing my app come to life as I added more and more features. It was truly exciting to see the app I had built from scratch take shape and become something that was actually useful and functional.

Overall, learning the basics of building mobile apps using Thunkable was a fantastic experience, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from an experienced and knowledgeable instructor like Mrs. Parveena. I would highly recommend this application to anyone interested in learning how to build mobile apps and make their ideas a reality.

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The next session was Smart Home Development by Ms. Donthi Sankalpa. Ms. Donthi began the session by introducing the concept of a smart home and the various devices that can be used to automate and control various systems within the home, such as lighting, heating, and security. She explained that IoT devices are connected to the internet and can be controlled remotely using a smartphone app or voice assistants such as Amazon Echo or Google Home.

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Next, Ms. Donthi demonstrated how to program an IoT device, using a lightbulb as an example in Home I/O. She walked us through the process of setting up the lightbulb and connecting it to python IDLE, as well as programming it to respond to certain triggers, such as a specific time of day. We also programmed gates and home security using data sent from sensors.

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After the programming demonstration, Ms. Donthi discussed the different types of smart home systems that are available, including home security, energy management, and home entertainment. She provided an overview of the various devices and systems that can be used to create a fully-automated smart home, including smart thermostats, smart locks, and smart appliances.

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Overall, the Smart Home Development session with Ms. Donthi was a valuable learning experience for us, who left with a better understanding of how to build and program a smart home using IoT devices.