Advantages of Digital Innovation Leadership Program

  • Early Skill Development and AP Success

    This program not only equips students with essential tech skills from a young age but also prepares them for success in advanced placement (AP) computer science courses.

  • Real-World Experience

    Students gain practical experience in developing actual digital products, providing them a unique insight into collaborative professional software product development.

  • Career Exploration

    The program introduces students to various roles like designer, product manager, or software engineer, tools such as Git, Figma, Jira and AI tools and methodologies like Agile within the software industry, helping them identify their strengths and interests for informed future educational and career choices.

Building Foundations

Learn

Our program starts with a deep dive into Swift, the programming language at the forefront of iOS app and game development. You will master the core concepts of Swift, enabling you to bring your ideas to life with precision and elegance.

Explore

students then transition to the exciting phase of game development. In teams of six to eight, they leverage their newfound knowledge to conceptualize, design, and develop their own engaging and interactive games. This hands-on experience ignites their creativity and problem-solving abilities while honing their collaborative and project management skills.

Launch

Upon completing the game development phase, students embark on the next stage: app development. Applying their programming skills and design principles, they create iOS apps aimed at addressing specific needs or solving real-world problems. This practical application of their knowledge strengthens their understanding of user interface design, user experience, and the process of bringing ideas to life through digital innovation.

Ideate

This is where all the fun begins. Think about problems around you that could be solved with a digital product - an app or a game. What are your interests, what do your friends need, what would make your school or community better? Let your imagination run wild!

Design

Once you've got an idea, it's time to sketch it out. What should your app or game look like? How should it work? You can use tools like Figma to create a digital design of your product.

Develop

Now it's time to turn your design into reality. Using coding languages like Swift, you can start building your app or game. Don't worry if you don't get it right the first time - learning to code is all about making mistakes and fixing them.

Test

After you've developed a version of your product, it's time to see how it works. Ask your friends, teachers, or family to try it out and give feedback. Does it work the way it should? Is it easy to use? What could be better?

Iterate

Based on the feedback you've received, make changes to your product. Maybe you need to fix some bugs, or perhaps you need to change some features. That's okay! Great products are rarely perfect the first time around.

Deploy

Once you're happy with your product, it's time to share it with the world. You can publish your app or game on platforms like the App Store, allowing others to use and enjoy your creation.