Examples of Apps and Businesses Built by Students

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App themes.................................................................................................................................................. 4

Types of apps built with MIT App Inventor......................................................................................4

Environmental Apps................................................................................................................................. 5Tag It! – an app that mobilizes neighbors to clean up their neighborhood..................................................5Recycle Pal – a game that teaches kids how to recycle..........................................................................................5Recycle Buddy – an app that teaches people how to recycle..............................................................................5Gold in Garbage – an app that encourages recycling in Kenya...........................................................................6Geequetes – an app that teaches people how to make things out of recyclable items............................6Teacher Share – an app that helps teachers share resources with other teachers...................................6Happy Clean – an app that teaches about the environment with fun games...............................................6Recycle Champion – encourages users to recycle with an avatar system.....................................................6GreenBaby – an app from Brazil that educates users about deforestation & local environmental problems.................................................................................................................................................................................... 6ApaPura – an app from Moldova that helps citizens take care of local wells..............................................6H2NO - an app that helps conserve water..................................................................................................................6eFlow – an app that helps users manage their electricity bills..........................................................................7

Apps that Promote Wellness & Positivity.......................................................................................... 7Address Stress – an app that helps teens manage stress by suggesting relaxing activities..................7Ahh I’m Mad – an app that helps teens control their anger.................................................................................7Smile – an app that helps you have a good day by storing your favorite memories and sharing inspirational quotes.............................................................................................................................................................. 7Praise Pop – an app that sends personalized compliments.................................................................................7CheerUp & Smile – an app that sends jokes, comics, and happiness tests....................................................8

Apps that Promote Safety....................................................................................................................... 8iHelp – an app that helps victims of sexual assault to report crimes..............................................................8SafeWalk – an app that helps teens in unsafe areas find people to walk home with...............................8Stand – an app that informs and helps teens that have experienced sexual assault................................8SafeButt – an app that allows women to sound an alarm if they feel unsafe...............................................8Lady Warriors Unite – an app that helps parents track the location of their kids to prevent kidnapping................................................................................................................................................................................. 8SafeTeen – an app that connects teens with social and safety services in their community................9SafeT - an app that connects users with an emergency button and various hotlines.............................9Report It – an app to help victims report crime........................................................................................................9SecretPigeon – an app that helps teens discreetly send an SOS message to friends and family to exit dangerous or delicate social situations................................................................................................................9

Apps that Promote Health & Fitness................................................................................................... 9ConcussionChecker – an app to help people determine if they have a concussion and find help......9YoCoDis – an app to help people with disabilities find and store fitness exercises..................................9Bunny Bolt – a fitness app to encourage kids to exercise with a fun game..................................................9Pharm Alarm – a medical alert app to help people with sickness to remember to take their medication and to check in with family.....................................................................................................................10

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Healthy Me – an app to help people find healthy foods, health advice, and maps to healthy resources in their community........................................................................................................................................10MyNurse – an app that allows hospital patients to request help from nurses.........................................10TimeOut – an app that detects possible concussions in athletes....................................................................10ChronicCare – an app that helps people with chronic illnesses to keep track of their appointments, medications and symptoms............................................................................................................................................10Force Transmission Data Collector - an app that connects with a helmet sensor that detects concussions and texts the coach...................................................................................................................................10Foodini – an app for users with dietary restrictions that translates users’ dietary needs into many languages................................................................................................................................................................................. 11The Allergy App – an app that helps users determine whether a food will give them an allergic reaction.................................................................................................................................................................................... 11Fittastick - an app that tracks food consumption and exercise and encourages fitness and weight loss through social networking.....................................................................................................................................11BeneFit - an app to help people assess if they are hurt, find advice for recovery, and numbers of local clinics if they require professional medical help........................................................................................11Unwind – a stress-relief app that provides tools to help people relax and cope with multiple types of stress.................................................................................................................................................................................... 11c-Casualty – an app that improves confidentiality and secures patients’ medical records by storing them in the cloud................................................................................................................................................................. 11

Education Apps........................................................................................................................................ 12Math Droid - An app to help you solve math problems and calculate tips.................................................12We Read Too by Kaya - An app to help people of color to find books about and written by people of color......................................................................................................................................................................................12Study Pal - An app to help 6th graders prepare for standardized tests.......................................................12Homework Help - An app out of Zimbabwe that helps you study notes, take quizzes to test your understanding, and view past exams..........................................................................................................................12Field Tripper - an app that improves field trip logistics for all participants............................................12SPEDT – an app that motivates students to complete their homework by rewarding students with tickets for homework completion................................................................................................................................13C@rdinal Tutor – an personal organization app for students and parents to help keep track of assignments............................................................................................................................................................................13PassMath - an app to help students practice math on their smart phones................................................13A Look Inside - an app to help students understand what’s inside technology they see everyday 13Kineses - An app to help dyslexic kids to read........................................................................................................13

Mental Health and Bullying Apps...................................................................................................... 13BeatBully - an app that educates a person being bullied about how to handle their situation.........13Anonymous Health - an app to help teens find help for addressing mental health issues through chatrooms............................................................................................................................................................................... 14Clique Me - an app that helps people who are bullied get the resources they need..............................14

Apps for People with Disabilities...................................................................................................... 14Hello Navi - an app to help blind students navigate through the hallway at school..............................14AutBuddy – an app that helps children with autism manage tasks and facilitates communication between parents and teachers.......................................................................................................................................14Pill Pal – a medication reminder for people with mental disabilities...........................................................14LanguaSign – aan app that translates texts and signs.........................................................................................15

Social Service Apps................................................................................................................................. 15Community – an app that connects users with the most basic needs, such as food, shelter, medicine, and clothing.......................................................................................................................................................15

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FITA: Foreign Immigration to America – an app designed as an all-in-one resource for immigrants to the United States.............................................................................................................................................................15School Dayz – an app that shows teens how to deal with dangerous and difficult situations...........15Aged Out Help - an app that helps aged-out foster care youth (age 18) get the help they need to become more successful...................................................................................................................................................16Furry Friends Finder – an app to help pet owners find lost pets...................................................................16Campus Care - an app that allows students to report issues that need to be fixed in the school.....16PTSD App - an app to provide resources to teens suffering from PTSD symptoms...............................16

Lifestyle Apps........................................................................................................................................... 16Early Bird - an app helps young kids wake up on time and improve their math skills with an alarm that only turns off after you answer a math problem correctly......................................................................16How to Adult – an app to help college graduates learn the skills they need to be adults, like financial management....................................................................................................................................................... 16Arrive - an app that allows users to check in and out of school......................................................................17TechTime - an app to help teens manage the time they spend on technology.........................................17Am I Full? - an app to help you see how many seats are available in restaurants and what they are rated.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17My Director – an app that helps people learn how to play music..................................................................17Shop Easy – an app to simplify grocery shopping.................................................................................................17

Travel App................................................................................................................................................. 17Mayo Free Clinic - an app to help patients visiting the Mayo Clinic to find enjoyable things to do in the area.....................................................................................................................................................................................17Outdoor Safety - an app that connects visitors in Central Oregon with safe outdoor activities.......17

Financial Planning Apps....................................................................................................................... 18Money Managing App - a game that helps teens and young adults manage their finances by budgeting certain aspects of their daily life.............................................................................................................18Financial Future - An app that helps students learn how to plan for their financial future...............18

Charity/Philanthropy Apps................................................................................................................. 18InstaKarma – an app where teens can find volunteer opportunities in their communities...............18Charity Box – an app to help people find places to donate their used items to charity........................18The Helpful Chef – an app that helps people find recipes and the location of the nearest soup kitchen, reducing hunger................................................................................................................................................. 18Pay It Forward – an app that lets users prepay at restaurants and donate meals to those less fortunate.................................................................................................................................................................................. 18Los Angeles Food & Rescue – an app that connects caterers, event planners, and film crews to local food pantries and homeless shelters that can use leftover food..........................................................18DoNation - An app that connects potential donors with organizations seeking donations...............19

Community Apps..................................................................................................................................... 19Spectrum – an app that provides a social media network for the LGBTQIA+ teen community looking for a safe support system.................................................................................................................................19Girls Up – an app that encourages girls to think beyond traditional female roles and have the confidence to challenge the status quo......................................................................................................................19

Beauty and Fashion Apps..................................................................................................................... 19In the Nude - an app where users take a quiz and get matched with beauty and fashion advice....19

Planning Apps.......................................................................................................................................... 20Edu @ Home – an app that helps students and parents keep track of homework assignments......20

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Transportation Apps............................................................................................................................. 20BusWuz – an app that helps students and parents track the location of their school bus..................20

Business Apps.......................................................................................................................................... 20BookOut – an app that enables users to buy and sell textbooks at reasonable prices..........................20

Career Planning Apps............................................................................................................................ 20JobFish - an app to help teens find jobs.....................................................................................................................20KidsPiration - a quiz app that matches students with a career.......................................................................20

Agriculture Apps..................................................................................................................................... 21Animal and Plant Health – an app that lets farmers manage plant and animal diseases.....................21

Disaster Risk Reduction Apps............................................................................................................. 21Crash Helper - an app to help people follow the right step-by-step process if they get into a car crash.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Entertainment Apps............................................................................................................................... 21Draw It – a drawing game for kids...............................................................................................................................21

Government Apps................................................................................................................................... 21Protect Our Parks – an app that allows the public to alert local municipalities about safety concerns or issues with local parks.............................................................................................................................21

Sanitation Apps....................................................................................................................................... 21LagToilet – an app with a searchable database of publicly accessible toilets in the city of Lagos...21

Productivity Apps................................................................................................................................... 22A+ From Us - an app that puts all the educational tools that students need in one place...................22Motivate Me - an app that sends users motivating text messages and keeps track of accomplishments.................................................................................................................................................................22

App themesWhen teens build apps, here are some top themes that emerge:

Education/Learning - apps that help students seek help with their homework or practice skills

Health/Fitness - apps that helps manage patient care or help people live a healthy lifestyle Community - apps that help people learn about local events or connect with similar people

around them Counseling - apps that provide support for people with mental health issues or victims of

bullying or violence Nonprofit/Volunteerism - apps that help people volunteer, donate, or connect with local

charities

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Gaming - Students use games to promote learning in topics such as Environmental Awareness, Emergency Response, Medical Training, Nutrition and Healthy Eating, Coding, and Reading Comprehension, to name a few. These often take the form of quizzes or adventure games where users are assigned a character and are often described by the students to “make learning more fun”.

Reference/Resource - Certain apps address issues by acting as resources wherein users can pull information and learn more about a specific topic.

Broadcasting - Many applications also act as a dashboard wherein users can view the latest information on their school or their communities. It’s also a platform for schools and government officials to post announcements and share information.

Connecting People - Many apps have social aspects wherein users are connected to each other through a chat or messaging function. An example could be applications that connect patients to their doctors so that they can communicate remotely. Other applications connect parents with teachers so that they can be updated on their child’s school performance.

Environmental AppsTag It! – an app that mobilizes neighbors to clean up their neighborhood

High school; advanced; not built w/ MIT App Inventor An app that allows users to take a picture of graffiti, vandalism or trash in their

neighborhood, tag its location and create an event to get it cleaned up. Pitch and Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD_ZPXOO b9Q Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBGqpdO2oEc Note: not built with MIT App Inventor but can give students inspiration for what is possible

with app building This app won a major international award from the Technovation Challenge. The four girls

created their app in 12 weeks, working on two borrowed laptops for just four hours each week at Bayshore Christian Ministries in East Palo Alto. They were guided by two tech professionals: Selina Martinez, a Bayshore volunteer who used to work at a Facebook apps startup, and Sarah Clatterbuck, a LinkedIn web developer. They created an Android app called "Tag It!" that allows users to take a picture of graffiti, vandalism or trash in their neighborhood, tag its location and create an event to get it cleaned up.

Recycle Pal – a game that teaches kids how to recycle Middle school; built w/ MIT App Inventor This app is a game to teach little children about recycling. The user must carry different

objects to the appropriate recycling container. Open in MIT App Inventor: http://ai2.appinventor.mit.edu/?galleryId=5725853116268544

Recycle Buddy – an app that teaches people how to recycle High school; built with MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY8ixoAIZPE Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaGrHeYHGzs

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Gold in Garbage – an app that encourages recycling in Kenya High school; built with MIT App Inventor Mombasa has a long-standing garbage problem. Gold in Garbage is designed to give people

a chance to recycle materials they would ordinarily throw away. Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v350ygBzeUY Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BKswfjNPOE

Geequetes – an app that teaches people how to make things out of recyclable items High school; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F400KNsr-G4 Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjMVdaegTP0

Teacher Share – an app that helps teachers share resources with other teachers Pitch: https://youtu.be/IylrbgemJmM Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9th9xYOShU

Happy Clean – an app that teaches about the environment with fun games Middle school; pitch only; best-in-state An app that teaches about a greener earth with fun games that inspire action. Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/5654 Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5KNeWlfE-g

Recycle Champion – encourages users to recycle with an avatar system Middle school; pitch only Recycle Champion encourages users to set up recycle goals by incorporating a unique

avatar system. It reminds users about the importance of recycling which benefits the whole world.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03DLPfHEBjw Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/6062

GreenBaby – an app from Brazil that educates users about deforestation & local environmental problems

High school; built w/ MIT App Inventor; international winner; Made in Brazil Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=129&v=4vxaCbnKEjw Website and wireframes:

http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?evtid=190755&subid=231726

ApaPura – an app from Moldova that helps citizens take care of local wells High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor; int’l winner ApaPura provides users with a map of local wells and their water quality and suggests

water treatment options Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=45&v=1cnLiSySizw

H2NO - an app that helps conserve water High school; advanced; not built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByVURa3WUeg

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eFlow – an app that helps users manage their electricity bills High school; advanced Helps users manage their electricity bills and provides information on how they can save

electricity and be eco-friendly. Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMyR0vVsz9w (low quality) Deck: http://www.slideshare.net/lindanhieu/eflow-ppt

Apps that Promote Wellness & PositivityAddress Stress – an app that helps teens manage stress by suggesting relaxing activities

Middle school; built w/ MIT App Inventor An app to help teens manage stress. The app suggests relaxing activities like music and

yoga, provides a to-do list to help with time management, and informs people about healthy snacks and homeopathic health treatments.

Wireframes and website: http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?evtid=190755&subid=240557

Ahh I’m Mad – an app that helps teens control their anger Middle school; pitch only; best in show Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLT0UnBwGfc http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/5358

Smile – an app that helps you have a good day by storing your favorite memories and sharing inspirational quotes

Middle school; pitch only Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSjjGDFmpp8

Praise Pop – an app that sends personalized compliments High school; advanced; not built w/ MIT App Inventor National winner of 2015 Technovation Challenge Website: http://praisepop.us Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_LoHVms7dw Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnoCWfNUtMA News article: http://phillipian.net/2015/09/11/woco-co-takes-first-place-nationally-in-

technovation-world-pitch/ Background: After surveying their high school, friends Sloane, Jenny, Moe and Qiqi learned

that only 11 percent of peer responders thought that their school was a “very kind community.” So, they set out to change that by building a mobile app to create a way for people to recognize each other, brighten each other's days, and see positivity all around them. PraisePop strives to promote inclusivity and positivity through personalized compliments. The team wants to make the world a kinder place, one smile at a time.

CheerUp & Smile – an app that sends jokes, comics, and happiness tests Middle school; pitch only; best-in-state

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An app to motivate and guide young students and teens through negative emotions and help them stay Happy and Cheerful. Features include jokes, comics, journal log, mood graphs, happiness tests, etc.

Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/5937 Pitch: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/5937

Apps that Promote SafetyiHelp – an app that helps victims of sexual assault to report crimes

High school; international; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ky-2FtCR9Yo Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0ChFJM1xB0

SafeWalk – an app that helps teens in unsafe areas find people to walk home with Middle school; pitch only Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpLKfEuAuNs

Stand – an app that informs and helps teens that have experienced sexual assault Middle school; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsmX4VSZNiE Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsmX4VSZNiE Wireframes: http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?

evtid=190755&subid=231134

SafeButt – an app that allows women to sound an alarm if they feel unsafe Advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor Website and wireframes:

http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?evtid=190755&subid=240028

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlOLwmnsb8Q Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNFfu2nsjPs Slides: http://www.sli...gies/sagebutt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vagsqaud/ If the user is feeling unsafe, they press a button and then the app either calls the

authorities or a pre-programmed number, sends out a text, or posts location to social media

Lady Warriors Unite – an app that helps parents track the location of their kids to prevent kidnapping

Middle school; international; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCnfJTcEKZU Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aggLAqqElE

SafeTeen – an app that connects teens with social and safety services in their community Advanced; high school; not built w/ MIT App Inventor; int’l finalist Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRM1q-v26C8

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Prototype: http://nightingaledev.org/app/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teamsafeteen Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamSafeTeen Wordpress: http://nightingaledev.org/blog/ Our Website: http://nightingaledev.org

SafeT - an app that connects users with an emergency button and various hotlines Middle school; built w/ MIT app inventor Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bilj5szKYHk

Report It – an app to help victims report crime Middle school; international; built w/MIT App Inventor Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtyBMpqtoVc

SecretPigeon – an app that helps teens discreetly send an SOS message to friends and family to exit dangerous or delicate social situations

Advanced; high school; built w/ MIT App Inventor; int’l finalist Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cH9BqpRc7c

Apps that Promote Health & FitnessConcussionChecker – an app to help people determine if they have a concussion and find help

Middle school national winner; built w/ MIT App Inventor Wireframes: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?

id=appinventor.ai_emmayang78.ConcussionChecker_AppStore_Final&hl=en Pitch: https://vimeo.com/125307598 App Demo: https://vimeo.com/124749621

YoCoDis – an app to help people with disabilities find and store fitness exercises High school; built w/ MIT App Inventor Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4AH0zJ9lXI

Bunny Bolt – a fitness app to encourage kids to exercise with a fun game College; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor A fitness app to encourage kids to exercise with a fun game Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVM3Tw5BUBE Website: http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/stories/bunny-bolt-location-sensing-

outdoor-fitness-game.html

Pharm Alarm – a medical alert app to help people with sickness to remember to take their medication and to check in with family

Middle school; pitch only Pitch: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/past-winner/6533

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Healthy Me – an app to help people find healthy foods, health advice, and maps to healthy resources in their community

High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=101-4QGw80o Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVJcHgt4MMs

MyNurse – an app that allows hospital patients to request help from nurses High school; advanced; not built w/ MIT App Inventor Hospital patients can request medical help through MyNurse. It helps nurses to arrive

prepared, eliminating the unnecessary time that nurses spend walking up and down corridors.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsT3FiY2NVg Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWZg3KerTPk

TimeOut – an app that detects possible concussions in athletes High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor Detects possible concussions. It requires athletes to take a baseline test every two weeks

during the sport season and gathers data from those assessments. Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23hcyZwVP6E&feature=youtu.b Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWVbDqqieVI#t=21 Wireframes and website:

http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?evtid=190755&subid=242711

ChronicCare – an app that helps people with chronic illnesses to keep track of their appointments, medications and symptoms

High school; not built w/ MIT App Inventor; best-in-show winner ChronicCare is designed to help people with chronic illnesses keep track of their

appointments, medications, and symptoms through a daily log that sends data to their doctors. Most importantly we help them find a supportive community of people going through the same struggle as them.

Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/4944 30-Second Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU6YqGc-HBI 2-Minute Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE-5LblmETA

Force Transmission Data Collector - an app that connects with a helmet sensor that detects concussions and texts the coach

Middle school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor; int’l winner The team developed a helmet accessory that monitors impacts as they occur, to detect

concussions and other serious head injuries. The built-in sensors link up to a smartphone or computer app, working as an alarm system as the measurements are read in real time.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YReTCxLdMc

Foodini – an app for users with dietary restrictions that translates users’ dietary needs into many languages

High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor; int’l winner

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Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=68&v=E-JGUR41-oU Website and wireframes:

http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?evtid=190755&subid=231385

The Allergy App – an app that helps users determine whether a food will give them an allergic reaction

High school; advanced Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzoZNTufURk Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mVcCgFcN8o Deck: http://www.slideshare.net/digiminds12/digimminds-the-allergy-app-presentation-

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Fittastick - an app that tracks food consumption and exercise and encourages fitness and weight loss through social networking

High school; advanced; Verizon national winner; not built w/ MIT App Investor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RU7Zvorb4o Article: http://www.verizonwireless.com/news/article/2014/06/verizon-innovative-app-

challenge-bartlett-high-school.html

BeneFit - an app to help people assess if they are hurt, find advice for recovery, and numbers of local clinics if they require professional medical help

High school; not built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6hzmI3Bm3A

Unwind – a stress-relief app that provides tools to help people relax and cope with multiple types of stress

High school; advanced; not built/ w/MIT App Inventor; int’l winner) Pitch and demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f_Jn0MGeEY Wireframes: http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?

evtid=190755&subid=226085

c-Casualty – an app that improves confidentiality and secures patients’ medical records by storing them in the cloud

High school; advanced Improves confidentiality and secures patients’ medical records by storing them in the cloud

so they are accessible to authorized individuals anytime in any location. Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni3gRHOwDhM Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi10QQyHTXs

Education AppsMath Droid - An app to help you solve math problems and calculate tips

High school; built w/ MIT App Inventor

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Buy the app or see wireframes on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=appinventor.ai_workpraytoday.MathDroid

App on MIT App Inventor: http://ai2.appinventor.mit.edu/?galleryId=5531903959498752 Made by a young adult developer to help with math homework. It includes a quadratic

equations calculator, a simultaneous equations calculator, a tip calculator, and a regular calculator. It reduces the amount of time spent on tedious parts of math.

We Read Too by Kaya - An app to help people of color to find books about and written by people of color

Advanced; not made w/ MIT App Inventor iTunes link to app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/we-read-too/id908782619?mt=8 Kaya’s personal website: http://kmt901.github.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeReadTooApp/ More info about We Read Too: http://googleforeducation.blogspot.com/2016/02/code-

your-heart-out-valentines-day.html Background: Kaya’s been in love with reading since a very young age, but she found herself

consistently disappointed with the lack of books on display featuring diverse characters and writers that were relatable to her. She realized that if she wanted to see positive change, she’d need to take the first step. That’s why Kaya put her technology skills to work by creating We Read Too, an app that makes it much easier for people of color to find books about and written by people of color. “Knowledge is power and coding is an outlet to create technology that makes positive impacts on communities,” affirms Kaya.

Study Pal - An app to help 6th graders prepare for standardized tests Pitch: https://www.powtoon.com/online-presentation/dBRF4F400xi/technovation-2015-

studypal/

Homework Help - An app out of Zimbabwe that helps you study notes, take quizzes to test your understanding, and view past exams

High school; built w/ MIT App Inventor)o Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdQrew2aum8

Field Tripper - an app that improves field trip logistics for all participants Middle school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor; international winner) Pitch and demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUjh1kB4nco Our app allows teachers to create digital permission slips, share them with parents, and

receive parents' signatures in real time. Our bus tracking feature will ensure parents no longer have to wait for a late bus, and the trip itinerary feature will provide students with access to the trip requirements and information at all times.

SPEDT – an app that motivates students to complete their homework by rewarding students with tickets for homework completion

Middle school; pitch only; best-in-state winner) The app S.P.E.D.T (Special Education Tickets) is designed to motivate students to complete

their homework, provide a classroom management system for teachers, and engage students in their learning. Our app will give students access to their homework, it will

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reward students with tickets for homework completion, and it will allow students to turn in tickets for rewards.

Pitch: https://youtu.be/vaSCXAC-rY8

C@rdinal Tutor – an personal organization app for students and parents to help keep track of assignments

Middle school; pitch only C@rdinal Tutor is a personal organization app for all students and parents. The app will

provide a personal avatar with a calendar and agenda, district approved resources to help students on class assignments and will provide students and parents with customized help on all homework addressing all learning styles and educational needs.

Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/6108 Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPWGV3vPoDE

PassMath - an app to help students practice math on their smart phones High school; pitch only Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvpHcrP4NLQ

A Look Inside - an app to help students understand what’s inside technology they see everyday High school; advanced; pitch only Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWgLaNEYyUI

Kineses - An app to help dyslexic kids to read

High school; advanced; not built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6ahOuV8J9I

Mental Health and Bullying AppsBeatBully - an app that educates a person being bullied about how to handle their situation

Middle school; pitch only; best-in-state BeatBully is an app that educates a person being bullied about how to handle their

situation, as well as having parent connections that informs them on the bullying their child may be experiencing.

Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/5140 Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4P0Jmb2b-I

Anonymous Health - an app to help teens find help for addressing mental health issues through chatrooms

Middle school; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZwn8ZyQjF8 Wireframes: http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?

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Clique Me - an app that helps people who are bullied get the resources they need Middle school; pitch only Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/5690 Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odlyzF-T-zY

Apps for People with Disabilities

Hello Navi - an app to help blind students navigate through the hallway at school Middle school; advanced; national winner) Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9jyQ1jWTRo Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/past-winner/2575 Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al4yp56r1_o

AutBuddy – an app that helps children with autism manage tasks and facilitates communication between parents and teachers

Middle school; advanced; national winner Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tP-74xuIBFo Article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/maryland-middle-schoolers-

win-20000-national-app-challenge/2016/02/03/df80f54a-c616-11e5-8965-0607e0e265ce_story.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Autbuddy/timeline?ref=page_internal 12-year-old Eashana said she noticed how important it was for her 9-year-old sister

Meghana to have a routine. So, Eashana and her middle school friends developed an app called "AutBuddy," which helps children on the autism spectrum maintain a routine at home and in school.

Pill Pal – a medication reminder for people with mental disabilities Middle school; pitch only Pill Pal is a medication reminder for people with mental disabilities that allows them to

become more independent and take their medication without the help of a supervisor or parent.

Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/6003 Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEqQqSybx5M

LanguaSign – an app that translates texts and signs High school; advanced; state winner Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-llIJcvHxY LanguaSign is a universal translator app that includes the standard spoken language

translator used today, but extends to all sign languages of the world. This app translates from written text to videos of signs and from signs to the camera to written text, between any sign or spoken languages

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Social Service AppsCommunity – an app that connects users with the most basic needs, such as food, shelter, medicine, and clothing

Middle school; pitch only Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h66NxjzW7g The app ‘Community’ allows users to get help with the most basic needs, such as food,

shelter, medical, and clothing. Once you launch the app, the user can choose from one or more of the areas where they need help. Once they select a category, the app will guide the user to the nearest place for help. So, for example, if the user needed food for their family, they would choose food and the app would display a map of the nearest food banks in their area. The app would then guide them with directions to the food bank and provide a phone number. The app takes the confusion out of endless searching on the Internet and gets the user help immediately.

FITA: Foreign Immigration to America – an app designed as an all-in-one resource for immigrants to the United States

Middle school; pitch only; best-in-state winner The app is designed as an all-in-one resource for immigrants to the United States. It

includes a translator, a link to job listings, historical resources for their region, lists of local hospitals and clinics, the weather, and information about laws, rules, and regulations. The purpose of the app is to make immigrants feel as welcome as possible in our country.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=vtX25v8nLW4

School Dayz – an app that shows teens how to deal with dangerous and difficult situations Middle school; pitch only; best-in-show SchoolDayz shows kids how to deal with harmful situations such as bullying, making bad

food choices, and using drugs and alcohol allowing the users to make real life decisions where they will be informed about the consequences or benefits of that decision.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mWh_W1bsCs http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/4983

Aged Out Help - an app that helps aged-out foster care youth (age 18) get the help they need to become more successful

Middle school; pitch only; best-in-state winner Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/6236 It provides a list organizations, services, resources, supports, and contact personnel for

Housing (transitional or permanent), Food/Nutrition (pantries, food preparation), Employment (resume, job application, job training, interviewing, jobs), Education, Health/Dental/Counseling, and Finance, Financial Assistance (money management, budgeting, checkbook)

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTxFcHLqbbE

Furry Friends Finder – an app to help pet owners find lost pets High school; not built w/ MIT App Inventor

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Furry Friend Finder is an app to help pet owners find their lost pets by using location sensors and social media networks. The app will allow you to create an account to post a picture of your lost pet or a pet that you have found, along with the option to write a description of where and when you lost or found a pet.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiPM2pTQdmI

Campus Care - an app that allows students to report issues that need to be fixed in the school High school; advanced Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-1XWdFAQ-U Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOkAB4XevNg

PTSD App - an app to provide resources to teens suffering from PTSD symptoms High school; pitch only; best-in-state winner Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjqnXHPVjy8

Lifestyle AppsEarly Bird - an app helps young kids wake up on time and improve their math skills with an alarm that only turns off after you answer a math problem correctly

High school; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsnCLTowav8

How to Adult – an app to help college graduates learn the skills they need to be adults, like financial management

High school; pitch only; best-in-state winner How to Adult" is an easy to use app created to help new adults, recently graduated from

college, integrate into society by giving them video tutorials and articles on topics are not usually taught in school, such as how to get a mortgage, how to successfully budget yourself, and how to become an adult on your own.

30-Second Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWrBJXps7cU 2-Minute Pitch: Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/5932

Arrive - an app that allows users to check in and out of schoolo High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventoro Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmg1PBICJ64&feature=youtu.be

TechTime - an app to help teens manage the time they spend on technology Middle school; pitch only Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGXPknU7t4k

Am I Full? - an app to help you see how many seats are available in restaurants and what they are rated

High school; made w/ MIT App Inventor Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBHykGTRObQ

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Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNLa3955w84

My Director – an app that helps people learn how to play music High school; pitch only; best-in-state winner The MyDirector app is "music made simple" for aspiring musicians. It takes the stress out of

learning new material, breaking down the music note by note and tailoring it to an individual’s chosen instrument.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vamWUvHgrQ Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/5816

Shop Easy – an app to simplify grocery shopping High school; pitch only An app to simplify grocery store shopping. Simply enter your shopping list, select your

favorite grocery store, GPS will quickly navigate you through the store using the items on your list and all coupons and managers specials are available for scanning at checkout.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvpHcrP4NLQ

Travel AppMayo Free Clinic - an app to help patients visiting the Mayo Clinic to find enjoyable things to do in the area

Middle school; built w/ MIT App Inventor; international winner Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tXuF2oasHk Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLJSBGwqSMQ

Outdoor Safety - an app that connects visitors in Central Oregon with safe outdoor activities 30-Second Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2Mu-KzvDuc Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/6417

Financial Planning AppsMoney Managing App - a game that helps teens and young adults manage their finances by budgeting certain aspects of their daily life

Middle school; pitch only A game that helps teens and young adults manage their finances by budgeting certain

aspects of your daily life, such as gas, clothing and food Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkEnKh_ufJg Article and photo: http://www.thewetumpkaherald.com/2016/01/11/holtville-middle-

students-vying-to-have-the-best-app-in-the-nation/

Financial Future - An app that helps students learn how to plan for their financial future Middle school; pitch only; best-in-state winner

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30-Second Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_LzSUzgVnE 2-minute Pitch: https://youtu.be/PG0qhUDLsMU

Charity/Philanthropy AppsInstaKarma – an app where teens can find volunteer opportunities in their communities

High school; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNs4ab3nSMs Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqSRLJL3dGI

Charity Box – an app to help people find places to donate their used items to charity Advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor Website and wireframes:

http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?evtid=190755&subid=244553

The Helpful Chef – an app that helps people find recipes and the location of the nearest soup kitchen, reducing hunger

Middle school Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK28AYXvkeU

Pay It Forward – an app that lets users prepay at restaurants and donate meals to those less fortunate

Middle school; not built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch and demo: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/past-winner/6534

Los Angeles Food & Rescue – an app that connects caterers, event planners, and film crews to local food pantries and homeless shelters that can use leftover food

High school; advanced The Los Angeles Food Rescue App connects caterers, event planners, film crews, and others

to local food pantries, homeless shelters, and soup kitchens that can make use of their left over food at the end of a production day or event.

Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDyTBVN-eYA Wireframes: http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?

evtid=190755&subid=227018 Pitch deck: http://www.slideshare.net/AuGrrls/technovation-slide-presentation-2014

DoNation - An app that connects potential donors with organizations seeking donations High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zWHp687Fb4 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?

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Community AppsSpectrum – an app that provides a social media network for the LGBTQIA+ teen community looking for a safe support system

High school; advanced; not built w/ MIT App Inventor Inspired by the lack of safe spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community to communicate on the

Internet, five programmers from San Diego created Spectrum, an app that provides a social media network for the LGBTQIA+ community looking for a safe support system. When these friends came together to start building, they didn’t want to make just another app. They wanted to create something that would be able to reach out to youth who are struggling and make a true difference in their lives.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_dRqkyCdAM&feature=youtu.be Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFjW5GG1tlE Description & photo: http://googleforeducation.blogspot.com/2016/02/code-your-heart-

out-valentines-day.html

Girls Up – an app that encourages girls to think beyond traditional female roles and have the confidence to challenge the status quo

High school; pitch only; best-in-state Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcvGA080uV8

Beauty and Fashion AppsIn the Nude - an app where users take a quiz and get matched with beauty and fashion advice

Middle school; built with MIT App Inventor http://2014gallery.technovationchallenge.org/technovation/pitch?

evtid=190755&subid=223637

Planning AppsEdu @ Home – an app that helps students and parents keep track of homework assignments

Middle school; pitch only Our app EDU@HOME is a planner app that allows students to enter their work in their

planner using their phone or tablet. Once work is entered it will sync with their parents' phone so there isn't confusion about what is needed to be done for homework.

30 Second Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFFOnjDc4DQ 3 Minute Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=u2tlnEvkqPk&ebc=ANyPxKo_lk2iSTtm7HFZCOVXFvjhuOxa3QzLBXx7cjrLB6rdchSK3UAshqXEjpfNfwuljpzkV6MceoeV-GvWmtKdU37yKl7c4w

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Transportation AppsBusWuz – an app that helps students and parents track the location of their school bus

Middle school; pitch only BusWuz solves numerous issues surrounding school bus travel. With this app, students

track their bus so they know where their “bus was”; parents know when and why buses are late in the afternoon, and schools can document and solve issues related with bus routes when needed.

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVmQnsE5ffo Website: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/vote/6185

Business AppsBookOut – an app that enables users to buy and sell textbooks at reasonable prices

Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4Fl_Mu2ga8 Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzAgjkLwfN8

Career Planning AppsJobFish - an app to help teens find jobs

High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBTWtUgz68Y Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd_2l6fi_oc

KidsPiration - a quiz app that matches students with a career High school; advanced; national winner; not built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0rbo2YDccI&feature=youtu.be

Agriculture AppsAnimal and Plant Health – an app that lets farmers manage plant and animal diseases

Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1hmor6FcJk Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3yachc2YAE

Disaster Risk Reduction AppsCrash Helper - an app to help people follow the right step-by-step process if they get into a car crash

High school; pitch only; best-in-state winner 30 Second Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA-EgovC1gY

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2 Minute Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJzHZLK87es

Entertainment AppsDraw It – a drawing game for kids

Middle school; built w/ MIT App Inventor Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz4XAqo9-CA

Government AppsProtect Our Parks – an app that allows the public to alert local municipalities about safety concerns or issues with local parks

Middle school; advanced; not built w/ MIT App Inventor; national winner 30-second pitch: http://appchallenge.tsaweb.org/past-winner/6535 2-minute pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8Sj40vgDZI

Sanitation AppsLagToilet – an app with a searchable database of publicly accessible toilets in the city of Lagos

High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor; int’l winner Made in Nigeria Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=VSfW3cDSB4M Slides: https://prezi.com/fealnfe1ubd4/lagtoilet/

Productivity AppsA+ From Us - an app that puts all the educational tools that students need in one place

Middle school; built w/ MIT App Inventor Pitch and demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWgLaNEYyUI

Motivate Me - an app that sends users motivating text messages and keeps track of accomplishments

High school; advanced; built w/ MIT App Inventor Made in New Zealand Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtG6PypXYDo Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe9oCZwIa1k

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