Coding Tools

Here are some ICT tools that will help code or teach coding.

FMSLogo

Windows

FMSLogo is an Educational Programming Environment, a free, open source implementation of the Logo programming language for Microsoft Windows. It is an interactive programming language that is simple, powerful, and best of all fun. You can download FMSLogo from the project portal on SourceForge.

Scratch

Web Based

Scratch is a free programming language and online community where you can create your own interactive stories, games, and animations.

Tynker

Web Based/iOS/Android

Tynker is an educational programming platform aimed at teaching children how to make games and programs. Instead of typing the source code, you visually drag blocks of code and snap them together. The visual design and principles are based on the free Scratch, just like Hopscotch and Snap!.

Coda

iOS

Cutesy game-design experience empowers young visual coders. In Coda Game you can be the boss of your own awesome games. Drag and drop the visual coding blocks to create games such as Air Hockey, Flappy Bird and Platform games and share them with the world! Your imagination is the only limit!

Codespark

iOS/Android

A great way for your kid to learn how to code. Completely word-free. Based on research-backed curriculum from MIT and Princeton. Built with girls in mind without pandering. Self-directed - no experience required.

Hopscotch

iOS/Android

Make Games. Learn to Code. This app really allows his creativity to shine, and his five year old little sister has become so interested in the app, and doesn't even know what coding is.

Lightbot

 iOS/Android/Amazon

LightBot is a puzzle game based on coding; it secretly teaches you programming logic as ... LightBot was designed with first-time coders.

Robot School

Mac/iOS/Android

Robot School. Programming For Kids is a programming game suitable for children aged 7 and above.

Code.Org

Web Based

It enables students to create and share programming projects online, and includes numerous small programming challenges

Bit by Bit

 iOS/Android/Amazon

Bit by Bit is a puzzle game that introduces the mindset of programming to kids. 

Game Froot

Web Based

This site provides an alternative that is specifically designed to support game development.

Code Academy 

Web Based

Offers coding experiences through integrated tutorials.

Free Code Camp

Web Based

Focusing on Text-based coding.

Khan Academy

Web Based

Learn the basics, starting with Intro to programming.

Grok Academy

Web Based

Grok Academy's goal is to educate all learners in transformative computing skills. We're excited to partner with Richard White, CEO of WiseTech Global and long-term Grok champion, to transform tech education to foster our next generation of technologists.

Microsoft Make Code

Web Based

Microsoft MakeCode brings computer science to life for all students with fun projects, immediate results and both block and text editors for learners at different levels.