Keeping students interested in software development is a problem that must be addressed in order to increase enrollment and retention rates. In this session, I will be discussing the new Windows Phone 7 platform, development tools, resources, and programs available to faculty and students, and walk through application development.

In this session, I will walk through the Windows Phone 7 platform, including our developer tools, resources, educational materials, and academic programs, as well as discussing how you can get access to Windows Phone 7 hardware for your classroom and students. I will also go through the development of a sample application and a sample game, and talk about ways you can implement mobile phone development in your existing curriculum. Finally, I will discuss the Windows Phone Marketplace, and go through the steps you can take to help your students submit their applications, turning their classroom projects into a way they can begin making money or turn their ideas into a startup.

Kenny Spade, Microsoft Evangelist