Software Development Tools, Switched-On Schoolhouse

Discover how to create web applications with SOS Software Development Tools!

Students will apply practical tools to software development with this CTE elective for grades 9-12. Throughout this six-unit course, students learn how applications are created in commonly used software development tools, discover how web applications communicate with web browsers to prevent errors, and learn various testing strategies to improve the quality of application software.

Students also put their newfound knowledge into practice by designing a software application that showcases creative design choices, effective information management and organization, and knowledge of hardware and software architecture. Additional lesson content includes software development environments, prototyping techniques, language specific tools, and quality assurance of software products.

Switched-On Schoolhouse Features:

The ability to save projects to your computer and upload to the SOS database when finishedAutomatic grading for 80-95% of student work (parents grade essays, paragraph essays and projects)Multiple reports, from format report cards and transcripts to quick daily activity reportsCustomizable scheduling and easy re-schedulingText-to-Speech functionality for students to read along while hearing the text; many audio/video files have written transcripts available as wellThe ability to create your own course or assignmentAlternate quizzes and tests Reading and Activity Logs to track activities and books readAttendance trackingPrint capabilities for schoolwork done away from the computer-just enter their answers into SOS once you're at home!SOS System Requirements:

SOS USB System Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

Processor: Dual Core 1.1 GHz or higher base frequencyRAM: 4 GBStorage: 120 GB minimum total space with 5 GB availableDisplay: 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitorMicrosoft Office recommendedPrinter recommended

Optimal Performance Requirements:

Processor: Quad-Core 1.4 GHz or higher base frequencyRAM: 8 GBStorage: 256 GB minimum total space with 5 GB availableDisplay: 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitorMicrosoft Office recommendedPrinter recommended

Please Note: Windows RT, Windows XP, Windows 8, and Windows 10 in S Mode are NOT supported.