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fuse.microsoft.com/page/kodu.aspx
Download this 'must try' game creating and editing suite from Microsoft. Build characters, objects, scenery and design the structure of the games. Build and play entire worlds. It's an ICT teacher's dream. Find tutorials athttp://planetkodu.com Note that additional downloads may be required from microsoft, but these are free and you will be redirected if needed.
sploder.com
This wonderful site allows children to create platform, physics, puzzle and shooter games using an easy to use toolbox. The games are created and saved online. They can also swap links to their games and play each other's creations.
yoyogames.com
Play and make some great games with Yoyo Games. Download Game Maker and begin creating. Not as easy as some other programs/sites I've used. The lite (free) version should be enough for most users, but there is a 'paid for' option if needed.
gamestarmechanic.com
Gamestat Mechanic let's your children build games using a child friendly format. Play games to unlock new features. The basis account is free with the option to upgrade.
atmosphir.com
Atmosphir is a 3D computer game building site and downloadable resource. Easy and fun to use. Free account will suffice for most users as most features are open.
purposegames.com
A good site for finding and creating quiz and multiple choice games. Creating a new game requires a free sign up, but a login is not required to browse resources.
scratch.mit.edu
Scratch is a widely used downloadable programming and command program from MIT. Children can practise using simple programming language which bolts together like a jigsaw. You can also download other children's examples which can be used to dissect so your children can see how they work. Try the new online version athttp://beta.scratch.mit.edu/
scratchjr.org
An iPad and junior version of the well know programming platform Scratch. The app has been designed for 5+ year olds and boosts simplified versions features of the more mature version. Children still snap programming blocks together to build amazingly creative things.
mswlogo.en.softonic.com
Logo is a classic control and programming programme that every Primary teacher should use with a class at least once in their career just for the geekiness of it. Yes, Logo can make pretty patterns, but you can also import images as a background. A simple one page tips sheet for children (and adults) I made can be downloaded by pressing here.
waterbearlang.com
A site similar to http://scratch.mit.edu/ but uses java. Great for teaching basic programming.
education.mit.edu/projects/starlogo-tng
A great site for making games and other programs. Made by the same group as http://scratch.mit.edu, it is is similar to use, but has many different and exciting features.
stencyl.com
A must try child-friendly flash game building program to download. Games are build in a similar way tohttp://scratch.mit.edu with blocks of commands. Games look great and play well.
sodaplay.com
This site is a playground for experimenting java programmers. Browse hundreds of user created examples or get your class to make their own. It's easy.
greenfoot.org
An easy to use java based programming download. Put together blocks of commands to make your games and applications.
alivetek.com/gameshow.php
Make a game show with this game building tool. Enter your questions and up to five possible answers. Download the XML file and either a flash or HTML file to play.
appinventor.mit.edu
Help your students make their own Android apps with this useful tool from MIT. The site comes with some good tutorials and guides with example projects.
yousrc.com/index.asp
A good, easy to use for java games and programmes tutorial site designed with teachers and students in mind. See what programmes other users have made, and importantly, how they have made it. Register for free to design your own.
sharendipity.com
A great web based app creator. Make simple games, widgets and learning tools. You can also play other users' apps and use them as a template to adapt them for your own. Be sure to check out the education section for lots of things to embed on your website.
lissaexplains.com
This is a superb site with everything teachers need to get their class coding with HTML.
cache.armorgames.com/files/games/light-bot-20-6061.swf
A superb game for anyone teaching the 'control' section of ICT. Move your robot around the scene using a string of commands. A great introduction to programming. There is also an Android version of the game.
codeyear.com
Coding is set to become a basic skill in future years. This site gives you everything you need to begin coding. Stick with it and you will be making your own educational apps in no time. You might even invent the next big thing!
kidsruby.com
This is a good downloadable programme which provides a good environment to teach children how to code. It feels very similar to MS Logo, but much more suited to children.
goggles.webmaker.org
A great site for seeing how websites are put together. Drag the 'X-ray Goggle' button into your favourites bar and click to see the coding of a site. Then you can edit the code to make changes and publish online.
zondle.com/publicPages/welcome.aspx
Zondle is a superb site where you can make/play your own games or play ready-made games. Creating games is easy and sharing them is simple. A must try resource!
robomind.net
This is a downloadable programme that teaches programming through a virtual robotic rover. Design games and challenges with your robot moving and finding objects. The commands are similar to MS Logo, but the interface and graphics are vastly more child-friendly. It is free for personal use. Found via @SheliBB
gamesalad.com
A great downloadable programme for making computer games for a variety of platforms and devices. Drag and drop items to make your creations. It's provides a more mature environment than tools like Scratch and there are many more options and advance settings for talented students.
daisythedinosaur.com
Get little ones interesting in basic programming by playing with Daisy the Dinosaur on this fun iPad app. Set a list of commands in free-play mode or complete challenges.
twolivesleft.com/CargoBot
This is a fun programme and control iPad app where players must programme the crane to move the boxes into the correct configuration. It's a great way to introduce the basics of programming to your class.
appshed.com
This is a superb site for creating mobile browser apps online. The builder is quick and easy to use with lots of functions to include. You can continue to update and tweak your app. It's a great way for your class to begin making apps before they move on to full coding.
gethopscotch.com
This is a great iPad app which teaches programming skills to kids using blocks of commands in a similar way to MIT's Scratch.
code.org
A superb site for inspiring future coders with videos from famous people from tech companies and other celebrities and the resources and links to get new programmers started.
playmycode.com
A great site where student programmers can work and experiment with html coding and see the results instantly. See how other uses' games are made and copy code for your own projects.
touchdevelop.com
This is a fab suite of programming tools and toys from Microsoft Research. The site using HTML 5 which means that it works across most devices from PCs, Apple, Android and more. It has a get tutorial section to get you started and you are able to pick apart coding from other public projects. You can share your finished scripts and programmes with a link to play on most devices and even export it to the Windows Store.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.on5.musicdroid
A great Android game which teaches children basic programming commands through many levels of puzzles.
crunchzilla.com/code-monster
This is a fab site to introduce Java coding to children in a user-friendly, step by step way. It's an interactive online tutorial course which builds the basic programming skills to make some cool things. There are 59 lessons in all.
google.com/webdesigner
This is a superb download from Google of a HTML5 programming and web design suite. HTML5 is currently the coding language of choice and the creations should work on most devices. Flash programmers will feel very at home with the timeline interface. The basics are fairly simple with click and drag editing, but professionals will also find this resource very useful with advanced code editing, including CSS.
gamepressapp.com
This is a great iPad app which lets you make amazing games with the minimum of coding experience. Use the pre-made characters and props or make your own using your camera or gallery images. Control the behaviour of each item to make some intricate games with a flick of your finger. Your designs are only limited by your imagination. Share your games with others at the click of a button.
sketchnation.com
This is a great iPad app which lets users design and play simple games by drawing the character and backgrounds.
codecademy.com
A superb site which takes learners through a carefully constructed and practical course of coding in many different programming languages. There is an accompanying Apple app to get you started.
microsoft.com/en-us/projectsiena/default.aspx
Design your own Window Apps with this easy to use programming tool from Microsoft. Upload images and other media to use and share your app by sharing the link.
talentbuddy.co
A wonderful 'gymnasium' for budding programmers. Work through programming challenges to earn points and increase your level. There are over 10 programming languages to choose from, including Python, Javascript and Ruby.
codehunt.com
A superb game where children must use their knowledge of coding to progress through the levels. There are two programming languages to choose from and tutorials at every step of the way.
codecombat.com
This is just about the geekiest site I have ever seen... and I love it. Learn how to code by designing the perfect programming to enable you to battle in a medieval realm. This site has been developed especially for children and begins with easy challenges and build to higher levels of programming skill. There is even a multiplayer area so users can battle with their friends.
eraseallkittens.com
This is a superb, funny coding game for kids. The game requires players to learn coding skills to complete the levels to rescue internet kittens (which, as we all know, make up 97% of the web).
checkio.org
A superb online game which takes learners through coding activities with Python. Complete the tasks to gain points to move to the next area. More suitable for older students.
bbc.co.uk/cbbc/games/doctor-who-game
A wonderful Dr Who online game where players use basic coding ideas to complete levels.
twinery.org
A wonderful download which allows users to create interactive non-linear stories which allow the reader to make choices about how the plot unfolds.
codekingdoms.com
Guide your character through an adventure from planet to planet, learning and using coding skills to navigate the world and complete progressively trickier missions. The site allows player to build their own worlds to play and classmates can even communicate and share their creations.
codecast.me
A simple HTML/CSS editor which updates in real-time. Perfect for teaching to a class on your whiteboard or for students to experiment with.
sonic-pi.net
This is an amazing Windows, Mac and Raspberry Pi download which combines coding and composing music. Within a few minutes everyone can begin to make something tuneful and after a few lessons your students may even come up with a synphony or two.
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datadreamer.com/2daudio/projecttwo.html
A fun musical application using the position of 'instrument' dots to control musical sounds.
bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/
client_ftp/ks2/music/piano
A short virtual keyboard with the choice of nine instrument sounds.
inudge.net
A great tool for creating music with very little talent. Really well designed. Share by link or embed to a website.
balldroppings.com/js
A good musical application where you draw lines and let balls bounce around and make interesting percussion sounds.
helpkidzlearn.com/creative/piano/piano.shtm
A colourful virtual piano. Nice big keys make it great for whiteboards.
y8.com/games/Music_Match
Learn the musical scale and notes on a piano with this simple game.
onemotion.com/flash/drum-machine
A lovely, simple online drum machine with lots of functions.
metronomeonline.com
A nice and simple online metronome. Just click on the BPM rate you want.
isleoftune.com
A unique way of making music! Build an island town like in Sim City. Each object creates a sound as a car goes by. Great fun.
burn-studios.audiotool.com/app
I could play with this for hours. A superb, comprehensive virtual music sound desk and synthesizer.
earslap.com/projectslab/otomata
A wonderfully simple music maker where you add bouncing squares to create your melodies.
lullatone.com/blog/wp-content/
uploads/2009/04/raindrop.swf
A great music maker where you click on the raindrops to create tunes.
rinki.net/pekka/monkey/monkey.php
A easy online drum machine. Make musical masterpieces with just a few clicks.
beatlab.com
A superb digital music maker. Click on the grid to make wonderful music and share online.
incredibox.fr
This site offers a unique way to make music with virtual beatboxing.
kisstunes.com/m3/kiss3.aspx
An online virtual musical keyboard that can be played with your computer keyboard or a mouse. So you're not going to be able to play much Chopin on this, but it's fun and the keyboard appears large on a whiteboard and is useful for showing some basics.
buttonbeats.com/tables.html
A good site for making music. Start the cyber beats and scratch virtual records to create unique sounds.
eng.musicshake.com/create
A nice music making site. Click the squares to make a backing track using many instrument sounds and musical genres. [Be aware - Site contains advertising]
labs.dinahmoe.com/plink
An amazing collaborative music maker. Choose your instrument and change the pitch by moving your line up and down. Must be viewed on Google Chrome.
buttonbeats.com/agreenframe.html
A superb sound and beat virtual synthesiser. Click the number buttons to choose your sounds. Use the full screen version athttp://www.buttonbeats.com/images/Vmeter.swf [Be aware - The main site has a lot of advertising]
earslap.com/embed/circuli/circuli.swf
This is a fun musical resource. Place your dots on the window and see the rings expand and interact to make music.
drumbot.com/projects/key_chords/main.swf
Strike a chord with your students by doing some virtual strumming with this superb guitar chord player.
pbskids.org/designsquad/games/
string_thing/index.html
An interesting music maker. Adjust the strings and change the notes and choose between three instrument sounds.
tones.wolfram.com
This is an interesting project where the site generates random pieces of music for you to edit and share.
jamwithchrome.com
This is an amazing site which allow up to 4 people to collaboarate and play virtual instruments over the web in real time. Play a variety of guitars, drums and drum machines and keyboards. There is no sign up needed and you just invite other 'musicians' by sharing the link and begin jamming. Set to 'pro' mode to play using your computer keyboard. Requires Google Chrome.
audiosauna.com/studio
This musical site gives you a virtual synthesiser to create wonderful tunes and sound effects on. It's easy to use and versatile. You can play the middle octave with your computer keyboard or plot the music along a timeline for greater accuracy.
partycloud.fm
This site transforms your computer into a music mixer and your students can make music mixes on the web and practise their DJ skills.
audiotool.com
Creating music tracks used to be time consuming and expensive. But with sites like this, anyone can make their own synthesised tracks using virtual mixing desk. Click on launch to start the app. Choose your equipment or use the default desk to get you going. You can listen and even remix tracks from other members on the site.
keezy.co
Two child-friendly music Apple apps. A sound sampler which record sounds and play them back to make interesting 'music', the other is drum machine. Supply your own earplugs!
soundtrap.com
A collaborative music suite. Invite others to join you creative tunes with a range of virtual instruments, or upload music tracks to mix.
sonic-pi.net
This is an amazing Windows, Mac and Raspberry Pi download which combines coding and composing music. Within a few minutes everyone can begin to make something tuneful and after a few lessons your students may even come up with a synphony or two.