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<DIV>Hi Gordon, <BR><BR> Part of the problem is that only 1 language can be
used for both SACs. Yes, a much nicer interface could be written in developing
the GUI if VB or other nice IDE is used. <BR> </DIV>
<DIV> However, I am not sure that the good old browser is not in the
spirit. The approved languages guide states that other additional languages can
be used to embellish a product, for example, Javascript with web pages, however,
these would be <BR>supplementary to the main language and not to replace it. So,
a very nice , pretty , elegant GUI could be built with just html or with
additional scripting using javascript or other options. The processing is still
carried out by what is behind the web server ( PHP, Python or CGI language
implementation etc).</DIV>
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<DIV> I guess the issue is are we creating something that students would
see out there in everyday use ? The advantage of the browser is that it is all
permeating and gives universal access to everyone everywhere.</DIV>
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<DIV>Best Wishes</DIV>
<DIV>Kevork<BR><BR><BR>>>> gordonp@horsham-college.vic.edu.au 02/14/07
10:38am >>> <BR>Thanks for that Robert - well put. The language used is
not that relevant except where it satisifies the criteria for the 'approved
languages list'. <BR>And we all bring a certain amount of baggage to language
decisions surely. While PHP is fresh for jaded teachers and elegant, i don't
think it really meets the first criteria 'developing a GUI' as well as C++ or
Java, VB etc. I'm not convinced the good old browser interface is in the spirit
here ... <BR><BR>The kids just have to model a module for a handheld (or
laptop!!). I'll be re-writing my old Maths Quiz (+,-,*,/ questions) program,
with interface specs to simulate a handheld. VB will probably be the language of
choice because it will do the job well. <BR><BR>But for my own interest, it'll
be PHP for unit 2... <BR>cheers gordon <BR><BR>"Timmer-Arends" <<U> <A
href="mailto:timmer@melbpc.org.au">timmer@melbpc.org.au</A></U> > on Tue, 13
Feb 2007 18:14:38 +1100 wrote: <BR>> Hello Mark <BR>> <BR>> I think
Adrain and Claudia have the right interpretation. The constraint of <BR>>
producing a software module suitable for implementation on a portable <BR>>
computing device is intended as a constraint on the user interface (and <BR>>
perhaps other bits as listed by Claudia and Adrian) NOT on the type of <BR>>
program to be written or on the programming language used. And it is this
<BR>> latter point that I think Adrian is trying to make when he writes "The
<BR>> program does not have to be implemented - just modeled." - students
might <BR>> be required to write a game program that can be used on, say, a
Palm Pilot. <BR>> Instead of trying to come to grips with something like C as
well as adapting <BR>> it to PalmOS, they might write the program using VB;
it would/should have <BR>> the 'look and feel' of the Palm version but under
the covers its just plain <BR>> old VB - hence it is a 'model'. <BR>>
<BR>> Possibly a little dated, <BR>> <U><A
href="http://goanna.cs.rmit.edu.au/~winikoff/palm/dev.html">http://goanna.cs.rmit.edu.au/~winikoff/palm/dev.html</A></U>
contains a list of <BR>> PalmPilot SDKs (Software Development Kits) and some
discussion which could <BR>> be of interest. <BR>> <BR>> Regards
<BR>> Robert T-A <BR>> Brighton SC <BR>> <BR>>
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