Mouse Maze is a fun introduction to decomposition, algorithms and iteration (loops). It works well as an extended starter. Print out the simple maze, or distribute the PowerPoint file to students (the mouse icon can be dragged and rotated). They must list the steps required for Mousey to reach the cheese. Decomposition: breaking the problem into smaller steps (i.e. solving the maze) Algorithms: listing the steps to guide Mousey through the maze Iteration: making the algorithm more efficient by repeating parts of it (challenge / extension activity) The download includes: A full set of teacher’s instructions PowerPoint maze for students which can be used electronically or printed out PowerPoint 6 slides showing the task, solution, sections which are repeated, and a more efficient solution. The final slide has definitions of ‘algorithm’ and ‘decomposition’, plus a note to tell students that they have already achieved both during the lesson. Pupils enjoy the activity and it is a great way to introduce the concepts for the first time. I hope you and your pupils enjoy it :)

Add links to other web pages using the <a> tag. Links can be added to headline, paragraph, and list item tags. Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present. Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins. I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!

Use the IMG tag to add images to your Weggo! HTML page. Images can be hot linked from other online resources, or a small amount of clipart images are supplied. Support for ALT text is included to promote accessibility and search engine-friendly authoring. Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present. Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins. I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!

Create HTML ordered (numbered) and unordered (bullet-point) lists using Weggo’s unique drag-and-drop editor. The printable PDF shows step-by-step instructions of how to create simple lists. Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present. Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins. I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!

The second tutorial for the Weggo! HTML Editor introduces more text tags such as headlines and paragraphs, which students use to begin adding more content to their web page. Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present. Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins. I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!

Introduce your students to HTML using a drag and drop interface. Designed to be intuitive and colourful, students drag Lego-like ‘tag’ blocks onto the board to build up their page. Works on both mouse-based computers and touch-screen tablets. This resource includes “Tutorial 1” and “Teacher’s Notes”, both as printable PDFs. Tutorial 1 is an introduction to the Weggo! interface and a quick “Hello world” lesson. The Teacher’s Notes provide an overview of Weggo’s usage, system compatibility, limitations and pointers for each of the five tutorials. Please be aware that Weggo! is ‘beta’ software, and some bugs will be present. Weggo! is a free-to-use website with no adverts or logins. I hope you and your students enjoy using Weggo!

Download the binary bingo card, then use the free bingo-caller website* to randomly generate numbers to call out. How to use: each student choses four numbers between 0 and 15 and writes them onto the bingo card. The teacher loads the website onto a screen or SMART Board. A random binary number is chosen and displayed. Students convert the binary number into denary. The first student to get all four numbers shouts "BINGO!" and wins. Called numbers are listed at the bottom of the screen, and can be clicked for conversion to denary. A great plenary activity for KS3 and KS4 students which reinforces binary to denary conversion. Have fun :) * The website URL is stated at the bottom of the downloadable PDF.