When you think about what it is to be an IB student, volunteering your time to make things happen is one of the characteristics that comes to mind. A few months ago, we received an email from Peter Bryant, an IB student, who volunteered his time to develop the IB’s first public iPhone app. It remains to be seen if Peter’s app will make the world a better place, but as you can download the IB app for free from iTunes [1] , it certainly can’t hurt! We think he’s done a great job and he says he will continue to make improvements when he has time. We’d love to hear what you think could be added in the future.
I sent Peter a few questions to answer, check them out below:
IB: How old are you? Were/Are you an IB student?
My name is Peter Bryan and I am currently a senior at George C. Marshall High School [2] . I am 17 years old. I am an IB student and am pursuing the full diploma at my high school in Vienna, VA.
IB: What are your thoughts about the IB?
I think that the IB is a wonderful opportunity and that the courses produce well-rounded individuals that are prepared for careers in the real world. The classes teach students to be internationally-minded and I believe that the creativity and open-mindedness of the program have greatly enhanced my learning experience. I apply much of what I have learned and continue to learn in the IB when I code and throughout my life.
IB: Why did you develop the app?
I developed this iOS application as a community service project. I was not compensated for the production of the application and it is available for free download. I thought that I could use my talent in this area in order to help other students. Out of an appreciation for the program, I developed the application hoping that it would take away some of the anxiety that students may feel approaching the IB coursework for the first time.
IB: What do you have planned for the future?
I would like to continue expanding my understanding of programming in the future. Particularly interested in mobile application production, I plan to continue my education next year in college. I would like to develop more iOS applications in the future and am currently learning more about Android development.
IB: How can we keep in touch with you?
I can be contacted on Google + [3]
Thanks for your time Peter, and we look forward to seeing where the future takes you!
iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad users can download the IB app for free from iTunes [4] .
Links
- ^ download the IB app for free from iTunes (itunes.apple.com)
- ^ George C. Marshall High School (www.ibo.org)
- ^ Google + (plus.google.com)
- ^ download the IB app for free from iTunes (itunes.apple.com)
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