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Android Q&A

Q&A

Lesson Plan

Students with all levels of knowledge of the Android operating system ask questions to improve their experience using their devices.

Note to instructors: You should have a deep and thorough understanding of the subject matter in order to teach a Q&A style class; having a passing understanding is probably not enough. Q&As require instructors to be able to answer any questions relating to any aspects of the topic.
Lesson Prep Work

Get in early to test for technology failure, because it will happen :-)
Pre-create and pre-sign into accounts, if needed.
Pre-load videos or web demos, if needed.
Print handouts.
Write the order of the class on the board, so students know what to expect.

Introduction (5 min)

Introduce yourself and your experience with the topic.
Let students know:
- It’s okay to take phone calls, but ask them to put their phone on vibrate and answer calls outside the classroom.
- They can go to the bathroom, they don’t need permission.
Explain the order in which class will happen, and the structure of the Q&A session.
WARM UP ACTIVITY: Ask students to introduce themselves, what kind of device they have, and what their most important questions are about that device. Write their questions down on the whiteboard to help you prioritize class.

(10 min) Core Knowledge

Android vs. iPhone
1. Android is Open Source
  1. Neither iPhone/iPad/iPod nor Android devices are better. They are just two different ways of accomplishing the same thing.
  2. iPhone tries to ensure customer satisfaction by restricting hardware and software that works with the device.
  3. Android opens up the options of the software to allow for greater freedom for personalization.
    1. Widgets
    2. Design
    3. Skins
    4. Layout
2. Android offers more places to get apps
  1. Most people rely on the Play Store to find and purchase apps, and this will work just fine for most users.
  2. Unlike iPhone, Android users can install software from 3rd party (meaning not sanctioned by Google) sources. We will talk about this later in class.
  3. Users can even write and install their own apps.
Limitations of Android
1. Too many versions of the same OS
  1. Google wrote the code for Android and put it out in the world for free.
  2. Any developer can edit it.
  3. Each company puts a different skin (or interface) on the devices they produce. This means Motorola phones have different features than Samsung phones.
2. Irregular Updates
  1. Some phones never get the most recent version of the OS they have.
  2. This leaves some phones vulnerable to security threats (especially if the user doesn’t know what they are doing).
  3. This definitely leaves some bugs in the system, so the user experience can be a little glitchy.
    1. Android actually recommends you reboot your device regularly for optimal experience.
    2. iOS will almost never need to be rebooted.

Optional Knowledge

If the majority of your students express interest about topics not covered in your Core Knowledge section, cover it here. Make note of the topic and consider adding it to Core Knowledge if it comes up frequently.

Basic Interface and Navigation
1. Phone settings
2. Back, Home, and Settings Buttons
3. Notification Tray
4. Accessing Apps
New Apps and Widgets
1. What’s an app?
2. What’s a Widget?
3. Play Store navigation
  1. Find an app
  2. Look at app permissions – warn people about how creepy some are…
4. Amazon Store
  1. Just another app store
  2. Set device to install from outside sources
5. Beware of others
Removing/Uninstalling Apps

Q&A Section

Be prepared to answer questions on the following topics. Make note of the questions asked and integrate them into the list below for future sessions.

What is rooting? Where do I start?
How do I improve battery life?
Why is my phone so slow? Can I speed it up?
How can I take pictures?

Conclusion (5 min)

Any questions? Final comments?
Go over handout and emphasize contact info & further resources on handout.
- If there’s time, demo web resources listed on the handout.
Remind to take survey.

Appendix

What This Lesson Does Not Cover

In depth instructions on rooting an Android device.

Key Decisions

We used to teach this as a structured class, but students came in wanting to know how to better use their phones. They had specific questions, so our time was better spent helping each student figure out what they wanted to know. Doing it in a classroom helped other students learn what people were asking so they knew how to delve deeper themselves.

Links

Use these sites to learn more about Android to prepare yourself for future classes or to answer questions that come up during classes

General Android:

androidcentral.com
arstechnica.com – better for news about changes in the OS and upcoming devices
anandtech.com – better for learning about up and coming devices

Rooting:

Xda-developers.com
Theunlockr.com

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