MIT App Inventor: A Tool for Enhancing Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge

نویسندگان

1 Department of E-Learning in Medical Sciences, Virtual School and Center of Excellence in E-Learning, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

2 School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran

doi
10.30476/ijvlms.2024.101903.1295
چکیده

The proliferation of internet access and portable computing devices has created unprecedented opportunities for integrating technology into education. Among the diverse tools available for mobile-based course development, MIT App Inventor—developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)—stands out as an accessible platform for content creation, particularly for educators without technical expertise. This article explores how MIT App Inventor can enhance Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) by bridging the gap between technology and pedagogy. Specifically, it highlights the tool’s utility in designing and implementing health-related educational courses, demonstrating its potential to empower non-technical educators in creating customized learning applications. By simplifying app development through a visual, block-based interface, MIT App Inventor enables educators to focus on pedagogical goals rather than coding complexities, making it a valuable asset for modern, technology-enhanced learning environments.