Summary

The workshop is aimed at programmers who are familiar with object-oriented programming languages, ideally they should be proficient in Java. Previous experience with Android programming is desired, but not mandatory.

Syllabus:

• Mobile sensing evolution
• Smartphone as a sensor
• Challenges of mobile sensing
• Best practices in mobile sensing
• Location sensing in Android (hands-on)

Instructors

Veljko Pejovic is an assistant professor of computer science at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia. His research focuses on mobile computing, human-computer interaction, resource-efficient computing, and the interaction of technology and society. His work on modelling user movement and communication behavior from mobile call records won the 2013 Orange D4D Challenge, while his work on interruptibility modelling resulted in the best paper nomination at the ACM UbiComp'14 conference.

Attendee equipment prerequisites

Each attendee must have a laptop with Android Studio installed. In addition, prior to the workshop, each attendee must have completed the preparatory lab.

Note

If you have no previous experience with Android programming, it is advisable to also attend the following workshop: Introduction to Android Programming.