Learn to draw with code. 15 challenges to develop coding skills
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Alice
"Software that teaches students computer programming in a 3D environment" "How to" guides for Alice 3
Turtle
Create a path for the turtle to follow to get to the pond using symbol blocks Code Combat Learn to code by playing a game. Set up a free account or use as a guest (progress not stored)
Kidsruby is a downloadable product which teaches children to programme using code.
Run Marco - very simple to follow. Uses blocks to build code from very simple to more complex. Unity needs to be installed on the computer to run the activity on line -
CodeAcademy html coding course
How to set up and run your own Code Club
MinecraftEdu requires licenses to run. Discounts available to school institutions
BotLogic
Levels can be adjusted according to age. Starts simply but becomes more complex as students progress |
Bitsbox - learn coding whilst creating simple apps which can be used on a "virtual tablet" Scanning the generated QR code with a tablet device will allow it to be played on iPhones and iPads
Blockly starts with very simple snap together blocks and moves students through to finally writing Java based script
Snap - drag and drop visual programming
CodeMonkey
Simple activities to learn basic coding using script. Lots of levels UNIT the Robot
Control UNIT the robot by writing a programme Erase All Kittens
Edit the code in order to be able to play the game Lego Bits and Bricks
A nice simple website for younger students. Very simple drag and drop blocks to solve problems |
Rapid Router - use symbols to programme the car through various challenges. Lots of levels and skills covered. Progresses onto Python programming
Crunchzilla - Code Monster is a simple interactive javascript suitable for primary school. Students are encouraged to alter the code to see the effects the changes have.
or for Middle School use
Crunchzilla Code Maven for High School
Game Maven Trinket - an hour of Python uses python code to programme a turtle to perform a variety of tasks.
Grok Learning
5 courses on coding using Python which may be accessed without logging in. Just click the skip button or Continue the Course at the top of the page Khan Academy - Hour of Code
A series of tutorials to introduce html coding Khan Academy - Intro to JS computer programming
Super Hero Coding Game - no computer needed
Coding A Lego Maze - free printable mazes and no computer needed
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BBC Bitesize - Introducing Binary
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