Preparation

Software Installation in Computer Room

Platform: Windows XP / Windows 7 with Java Run Time

Download and Install App Inventor http://dl.google.com/dl/appinventor/installers/windows/appinventor_setup_installer_v_1_2.exe 

Create Google Accounts for Student 

Using "Google Apps for Education" to create accounts for students.

You can disable/enable the functions in student's Google accounts.

Alternative: asking students to create their own Gmail account)

Setting of Android Device

You can use simulator to test your apps. If you want to run the apps in Android device, change its setting as follows:

設定, 安全性, 選取「未知的來源」。

Below are two screen captures of an Android phone and tablet.