Young App Developers Making a Difference

Why did these young people decide to create apps? What other reasons do you think app developers might have?

• To win awards and recognition

• To prove girls belong in computer science

• For entertainment and fun

• To help others and make a difference

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What ideas do you have for a fun or helpful app?

• An app to organize virtual events

• An app to track daily exercise routines

• An app to help with homework assignments

• An app to predict the weather accurately

What is the main focus of Yuma Soerianto's Let's Stack AR! app?

• Creating augmented reality games

• Building block towers in real-life settings

• Providing weather reports from a cartoon duck

• Teaching coding basics to beginners

What is the purpose of the Trill app created by Ariana Sokolov?

• To encourage young women to get into STEM

• To help dementia patients recognize faces and voices

• To teach coding skills to high school students

• To provide a supportive environment for LGBTQ teens

What advice does Yuma Soerianto give to beginners in coding?

• Only create apps for entertainment

• Focus on winning awards

• Avoid teaching coding to others

• Never give up

What is the main goal of Margaret Akano, Rachael Akano, and Joy Njekwe in developing their app for dementia patients?

• Creating augmented reality games

• Encouraging young women to pursue tech jobs

• Helping patients recognize faces and voices

• Providing weather reports from a cartoon duck

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What do Margaret Akano, Rachael Akano, and Joy Njekwe hope to achieve through their success in app development?

• Encourage other young women to get into STEM

• Win awards from Apple

• Teach coding basics to beginners

• Create a safe place for LGBTQ teens

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What is the common theme among the young app developers mentioned in the text?

• Competing to win awards

• Creating apps for personal entertainment

• Using technology to make a positive impact

• Focusing solely on coding skills

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