ICT progression of free online and downloadable tools

D download; S safety issue; E embed; T technical requirement for silverlight, java or other, P payment for additional features, R Register

Resources have only been added once but may be appropriate for other age groups.

Foundation Stage, Year 1, Year 2 / Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 / Year 4, Year 5, Year 6
Finding things out / Handling data / http://gwydir.demon.co.uk/jo/numbers/pictogram/pictogram.htm Create a pictogram graph (also useful for KS2 as can change scale).
http://demo.iboard.co.uk/curriculum.htm#5877 Record leisure activities as a pictogram. / http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_323_g_1_t_5.html Make a bar chart. / http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph Create a graph choosing from five graph types.
http://primary.naace.co.uk/activities/index.htm D or use online. Online databases, scroll down for Greenfield Road and Whodunnit?
http://www.openoffice.org D Free version of excel
Research / http://www.parkfieldict.co.uk/infant Online encyclopaedia with search, information and activities covering many common KS1 themes.
http://www.globio.org/glossopedia/Default.aspx Discover the world! / www.visitsomerset.co.uk/alfa Help ALFA by learning about many parts of Somerset.
http://switchzoo.com P S Research animals and their habitats through these games. / www.google.co.uk/intl/en_uk/earth D Fly to any place in the world and investigate 3D buildings and different terrains.
www.worldwidetelescope.org D T Can download or run the telescope on the web to explore the sky and our Solar System.
http://weather.lgfl.org.uk Find the weather in different parts of the UK.
http://ript.en.softonic.com D Tool to collect images and text as you research a topic
Exchanging and sharing information / Presentation / http://www.kerpoof.com P Make artwork, an animation, cards, t-shirts or tell a story.
http://www.tuxpaint.org D paint programme
http://www.permadi.com/java/spaint/indexnoad.html Create symmetrical images with this Kaleidoscope painter.
http://www.abcya.com/word_clouds.htm Create a word cloud. / http://storybird.com/create R Start with the image and tell the story.
http://zooburst.com T Create your own 3D pop-up book.
www.wordle.net Present information, ideas and word pictures with this word cloud tool.
http://www.openoffice.org D Free equivalent of word, powerpoint and excel. / http://audacity.sourceforge.net D Sound recorder and editor.
http://goanimate.com S R Make animated videos.
http://photopeach.com S R Create presentations to share with others.
www.tagxedo.com T S Create word clouds in shapes.
www.sumopaint.com S Web based image editor.
Collaboration / http://www.primarypaint.co.uk/start.htm Online shared paint. / http://primarypad.com Online shared word processor for a group to be collaborating on a document together.
www.primarywall.com Share and sort your post-it notes. NB contents can be sent to wordle.
http://en.linoit.com and http://www.wallwisher.com S Online notice boards or post-it note collection which can include links to video or images. / http://ietherpad.com Online shared word processors for a group to be collaborating on a document together.
https://voicethread.com S, R A Collaborative, multimedia slide show where others can leave comments using voice, text or video.
Communication / http://flashmeeting.swgfl.org.uk Mini video conferencing tool for educators. Flash meetings can be recorded for later play back. Whiteboard area can be shared between classes. Adult led. No information publicly available. Contact ELIM for administration log ins.
http://education.skype.com Skype in the classroom. Adult led. / http://kidblog.org Simple blog tool, create own list of usernames and passwords. / www.amap.org.uk Live ‘arguments’ around different issues to support critical thinking.
http://primaryblogger.co.uk P Blog tool, users will need an email address.
http://edublogs.org P Blog tool, users can create an individual blog without an email but will need an email address to contribute to a class blog. Blog can include wiki pages.
Developing ideas and making things happen / Control and monitoring / http://www.snapfiles.com/get/stickfigure.html D Pivot Stickfigure animator
http://www.poissonrouge.com S Open-ended exploration, take a risk, what will happen?
http://www.kenttrustweb.org.uk/kentict/content/games/memaker_v2.html Use icons on the screen to make a ‘me’ and add information about the person you have created.
http://demo.iboard.co.uk/curriculum.htm#ict-year1ict_yearyear1 Range of ICT experiences. / http://www.stykz.net/index.php D Create stick figure animations. (Second generation Pivot Stick)
www.swallow.co.uk/download/pixdown.htm D A start to logo
http://neave.com/bouncy-balls See how high the balls will bounce according to the noise level (microphone needed).
http://www.sandaigprimary.co.uk/fun/rommy_robot.html Rommy the Robot requires basic understanding of logo to move through a maze. / https://scratch.mit.edu D (Can R to share) Create and share interactive stories, games, music and art.
http://mswlogo.en.softonic.com D Logo program with functionality to import images as a background.
http://tryruby.org T (IE9, Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Opera browser required) Build your computer coding skills.
Modelling and simulation / www.bigdayout.swgfl.org.uk Explore a range of modelling activities around the country.
http://bunnyherolabs.com/adopt S E Adopt your own virtual pet.
www.backdrop.tv D P Use the live broadcast feature of this green/blue screen software to allow children to be anywhere and do anything! To record video you will need to purchase or have a watermark on the published version.
http://www.nolimitscoaster.com/Download/NLDemo17.exe D A rollercoaster simulator – change the course and carriage. Great for whiteboards.
http://www.helpkidzlearn.com/creative/traintracker Build your own railway and send your train around the tracks. / http://isleoftune.com S Create your own musical island.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/bamzooki/ D Design and build virtual robots.
http://ldd.lego.com D 3D model maker from Lego.
http://www.bekonscot.co.uk/fun-and-games/virtual-village/create S Create your own virtual village.
http://www.yenka.com/en/Yenka_Basic_Circuits D Basic electricity circuit. / http://sketchup.google.com D 3D modelling programme.
http://www.stopdisastersgame.org/en/home.html A disaster simulation game.
http://www.solarsystemscope.com/ Online simulation of our solar system.
http://www.papercritters.com/pc.php S Online application for creating and sharing digital paper toys.
http://www.openoffice.org D Free version of excel.