Web Coding
how to code great web pages
What is web code?
In this exercise we will explore how web pages are made of code and have fun tinkering with it to make fake websites.
The three webcode languages
They have fancy names and different roles: html, css and JavaScript. We will learn why they need each other.
How websites are made
Wysiwyg editors, CSMs and editing code; each has it's place.
Code Cat code editor
This is where most of the playing with code will be done.
Numberline
A standalone numberline; also available as part of the Mathstoolkit suite of tools
Subitise
A collection of activities that support the teaching and practising of this important early skill. Subitise numbers in dice, 10-frame and random layout, or play the Greedy Sheep game.
Whiteboard Paper
A simple but effective utility for quickly setting and scaling an IWB background.
Handwriting Paper
A simple utility for sharing text in pre-cursive fonts to support handwriting practice.
45 HF Words Spelling
Independent practice of high frequency spellings. I made this to support children in my class with dyslexia and it proved to be very effective.
Number Practice Tests
A large collection of interactive practise tests for developing progressive number skills in support of a scheme, supported by printable assessment tests.
Web Page Maker
A simple utility that allows learners to drag and drop html tags and see the page they are building, without the struggle of having to type syntax accurately.
Colour Match Challenge
An exercise for developing an understanding of how RGB values are used to define colour which can be used as a segue into editing html/css web code.
JavaScript Turtle
A resource for replicating block-based code turtle style exercise using the same commands with JavaScript, which makes an excellent introduction to using loops and functions.
by Dave Salt
Since starting teaching in 2003, I have taught as a primary class teacher, a specialist Computing and a specialist Maths teacher in UK state schools and independent schools as well as international schools overseas. When not geeking out in school, I'll often be exploring or running.
Contact Me
david.i.salt@gmail.com