This tool started as a way to help with Python programming, but has expanded rather a lot! The main tool is Python Display tool I did use AI to help program these, sometimes it really helped and sometimes it basically needed to be fed the code! Many of these tools use longer urls than usual, so feel free to use a url shortener such as: Tinyurl
- Binary Conversion tool
- binary quiz
- Binary Conversion Timed Challenge (Created by Sethi De Clercq)
- 8 bit binary display (Created by Sethi De Clercq)
- Decimal to Binary Conversion Tool (Created by Sethi De Clercq)
- iGCSE File Size Calculator (Student created)
- Parity Byte
- Python Challenges (Welcome to use challenges, but entries are GIS only)
Scratch projects
There is now a host of little tools that enable you to enter in some text or links and then use the results. In most cases, the link updates so that you can easily come back.
Question tools
- link Two sides - This is a very common exam question where you draw lines between linked items
- Sentence ordering quiz - You can either do a word order quiz, sentences or processes (The links use a simple encryption to stop students guessing from the link)
- More Than / Less Than (Created by Sethi De Clercq)
Choosers
- 3D Lollipop Stick Carousel - For choosing random names, groups or questions
- Draggable manipulatives - Can be used for categorisations or groupings
- Number Flash cards (Created by Sethi De Clercq)
Discussion tools
Brainstorming tools
- Mindmaps - You can also export text to Mindmap and there is a super geeky edition that supports markdown. How to use it Mindmap!
Image fun
- Tile Reveal Game - Link an image and play a game to see who can guess what it is first
- Image Reveal - Fun spotlight to investigate an image. Great for younger children to explore.
- Image Compare - A tool to see two images over the top of each other. Great for Now & Then or even just comparing which you like best.
Data literacy tools
Can you believe that nobody has made a game of spreadsheets? Well I've made one and its addictive. Find the cell
Word & literacy tools
- Word Cloud - Quick word cloud generator
- Plot Device Chooser - In Scratch
Timer
- Pomodoro timer - Student created
A display tool that will enable you to download Python files as either .py files or .txt files if your firewall is very restrictive. It enables you to choose dark mode or light mode and it enables you to go full-screen.
For code under 20 lines it will make a puzzle too!
Click on Python Code Display Tool You can then add a url to raw gist file. such as: https://gist.githubusercontent.com/jamesabela/53cc928fd03720c0803839b31bcda287/raw/635a2c7b12a1a6af75623d65d41889e8e1bbce96/average.py
It will then update with the new url. To embed this into your own site, just add the final url that appears:
You can display nearly any Python file you choose, make a Parsons puzzle of the first 20 lines and get step by step display from Pythontutor.com
Some school firewalls don't allow you to download .py files, because they are executables, so this ensures they are not.
Use ?url= to add the site you want. It needs to be a raw Python file.
For up to 20 lines you can use the reordering quiz. It uses the same format: https://jamesabela.github.io/jsfun/reorder?url=https://gist.githubusercontent.com/jamesabela/ce1a69f05f78fa56fbd03a4f31d13978/raw/4ff44e44fae1192081ebed6f793fd34ae68c1d6d/grocer.py Simply use ?url= and the url you want to display.
You should be able to use any file on github and probably other sites too. I've put some of the common algorithms for iGCSE below as a tester.
A Diamond 9 is designed for discussion and there is no correct answer. It automates this set of slides
| Topic | Corresponding Words |
|---|---|
| Computer Networks Components | Routers, Switches, Firewalls, NICs, Cables, Modems, Bridges, Gateways, Repeaters |
| Cybersecurity Threats | Phishing, Malware, Social, Ransomware, DDoS, Physical, Spyware, Adware, Keyloggers |
| Ethical Issues in Computing | Privacy, Security, Property, Divide, Automation, Open, Transparency, Accountability, Consent |
| Hardware Components of a Computer | CPU, RAM, Storage, Motherboard, Power, Peripheral, Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse |
| Key Algorithms | Sorting, Searching, Graph, Dynamic, Greedy, Recursion, Tree, Backtracking, Hashing |
| Programming Concepts | Variables, Functions, Loops, Algorithms, Objects, Syntax, Data, Pseudocode, Operators |
| Programming Paradigms | OOP, Procedural, Functional, Event-Driven, Logic, Declarative, Imperative, Concurrent, Aspect-Oriented |
| Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Stages | Requirements, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance, Planning, Review, Closure |
| Types of Software Testing | Unit, Integration, System, UAT, Regression, Alpha, Beta, Load, Stress |
| Puzzle Url | Left Side (Description) | Right Side (Answer) |
|---|---|---|
| Programming Constructs | A loop that repeats a set of instructions a known number of times. | For loop |
| A condition that checks if a statement is true or false. | If statement | |
| A loop that continues until a certain condition is met. | While loop | |
| A command that allows a program to skip instructions if a condition is false. | Else statement | |
| Logic Gates | Outputs true only when both inputs are true. | AND gate |
| Outputs true when either input is true. | OR gate | |
| Outputs true when neither input is true. | NOR gate | |
| Outputs true only when the inputs are different. | XOR gate | |
| Data Storage | Volatile memory that stores data temporarily. | RAM |
| Non-volatile storage device that stores data permanently. | Hard Disk Drive | |
| A portable storage device that can be connected via USB. | USB Flash Drive | |
| Data storage medium that uses lasers to read and write data. | Optical Disc | |
| Networking Concepts | A unique identifier assigned to devices on a network. | IP Address |
| The standard communication protocol of the internet. | TCP/IP | |
| A device that forwards data packets between networks. | Router | |
| A computer that provides services to other computers over a network. | Server | |
| Algorithm Basics | A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem. | Algorithm |
| A structure used to represent a decision-making process. | Flowchart | |
| An ordered list of elements. | Array | |
| A branching point in a program where multiple options are possible. | Decision | |
| Pseudocode Statements | A statement to count. | FOR Count ← 1 TO 10 |
| A statement to total. | Value ← Value + NewValue | |
| A statement to start a pre-condition loop. | WHILE Value > 10 DO | |
| A statement to start a post-condition loop. | REPEAT | |
| Programming Concepts | Library routine | A standard subroutine that is available for immediate use. |
| Structure diagram | An overview of a program or subroutine. | |
| Procedure | A subroutine that may not return a value. | |
| Function | A subroutine that can be used in an assignment statement. | |
| Program Development Life Cycle Stages | Develop an algorithm to solve the problem by using structure diagrams, flowcharts, or pseudocode | Design |
| Detect and fix the errors in the program | Testing | |
| Identify the problem and its requirements | Analysis | |
| Write and implement the instructions to solve the problem | Coding | |
| Pseudocode Keywords | Stores data in a file | WRITE |
| Retrieves data from a file | READ | |
| Displays data on a screen | OUTPUT | |
| Enters data from a keyboard | INPUT | |
| Data Types | A whole number | INTEGER |
| A single letter | CHAR | |
| A word or phrase | STRING | |
| A number with two decimal places | REAL |
A triangle discussion tool is a tool used in English language learning to get discussion going. It encourages you to discuss which is the most important word and why. It can lead to some wonderful open ended discussons and they sometimes get quite deep! Here are some computer science themed triangles. The random button will generate more general discussions on common topics.
- Code Display doesn't work with Pastebin
- Code Display can only visualise up to 5600 bytes. (Python tutor limit)
- When embedded in Google Sites, doesn't allow full screen display (This is a limit on all web pages in sites).
This work by James Abela is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
