This minicourse is designed as a “How-To” course, guiding learners from the conceptual stage of an app idea to creating a fully functioning prototype. The course emphasizes hands-on learning, where learners acquire practical skills such as using design and prototyping tools, creating layouts, and building interactive app features.

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A how-to course is the most suitable type for addressing the identified learning gap because learners need step-by-step guidance and applied practice to move from theory to actual implementation. By focusing on doing rather than just knowing, the course ensures learners can directly translate the instruction into tangible outcomes, which is essential for developing functional app prototypes.