computing.json

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        "title": "Parsons Puzzle (Reorder)",
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        "desc": "Reorder scrambled lines of code back into the correct order. Works with any raw Python URL (up to 20 lines).",
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        "title": "Pseudocode.pro",
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        "title": "Syntax Styler",
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        "desc": "Google Workspace extension to easily format code in Google Docs and Slides. Perfect for creating worksheets and presentations. By Sethi De Clercq.",
        "tag": "Teacher Tool",
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        "url": "https://amberjr.vercel.app/",
        "desc": "Create, edit and customise ScratchJr projects for class — add custom characters, backgrounds and sounds with a drag-and-drop scene editor. By Sethi De Clercq.",
        "tag": "EYFS / KS1",
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        "title": "Secret Code Generator",
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        "desc": "Create and crack secret codes and ciphers — a hands-on introduction to cryptography for young learners. Message Centre friendly. By Sethi De Clercq.",
        "tag": "EYFS / KS1 / KS2",
        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "Pixel Art Creator",
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        "desc": "Create pixel art on 8×8, 16×16 or 32×32 grids — introduces digital art, coordinates and grids. Export to PDF. By Sethi De Clercq.",
        "tag": "EYFS / KS1 / KS2",
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        "title": "Paint Tool",
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        "url": "https://sethideclercq.com/tools/simplepaint.html",
        "desc": "No-frills drawing tool for young learners — brush/eraser modes, adjustable sizes, and simple colour palette. Save as PNG. By Sethi De Clercq.",
        "tag": "EYFS / KS1",
        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "EduBlocks — Blocks to Text Made Easy",
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        "tag": "KS2 / KS3 / iGCSE",
        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "Mail Merge Cards",
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        "url": "https://mailmerge.primary-apps.com/",
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        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "Whodunnit Database Detective",
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        "url": "https://whodunnit.primary-apps.com/whodunnit.html",
        "desc": "Solve mysteries using a suspect database by filtering and comparing records. Great for introducing database queries. By Dave Salt.",
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        "isExternal": true
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        "url": "https://cie-igcse-array-explorer.lovable.app/",
        "desc": "Learn arrays interactively: memory diagrams, pseudocode, Python, searching, and classroom games. By Hari Denton.",
        "tag": "iGCSE",
        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "Average",
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        "title": "Bubble Sort",
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        "title": "Linear Search",
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        "desc": "Search through a list one item at a time.",
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        "title": "Max & Min",
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        "title": "Repeat Loop",
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        "desc": "Post-condition loop (repeat…until style).",
        "tag": "iGCSE",
        "isExternal": false
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        "title": "Totalling",
        "emoji": "🧮",
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        "title": "While Loop",
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        "title": "Binary DMZ",
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        "desc": "Space-themed binary game with 4 difficulty levels (Rookie → Insane) and 3 game modes: Unsigned, Two's Complement and Hexadecimal.",
        "tag": "KS3 / iGCSE",
        "isExternal": false
      },
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        "title": "Binary Conversion Tool",
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        "tag": "KS3 / iGCSE",
        "isExternal": false
      },
      {
        "title": "Binary Quiz",
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        "tag": "KS3 / iGCSE",
        "isExternal": false
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        "title": "Binary Timed Challenge",
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        "url": "https://sethideclercq.com/tools/8bitquest.html",
        "desc": "Race against the clock on binary conversions. By Sethi De Clercq.",
        "tag": "KS3 / iGCSE",
        "isExternal": true
      },
      {
        "title": "8-bit Binary Display",
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        "url": "https://sethideclercq.com/tools/binaryvisualiser.html",
        "desc": "Visual 8-bit binary bulb display. By Sethi De Clercq.",
        "tag": "KS3 / iGCSE",
        "isExternal": true
      },
      {
        "title": "Decimal → Binary Tool",
        "emoji": "🔀",
        "url": "https://sethideclercq.com/tools/switchmaster.html",
        "desc": "Step-by-step decimal to binary conversion. By Sethi De Clercq.",
        "tag": "KS3 / iGCSE",
        "isExternal": true
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      {
        "title": "Parity Byte",
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        "isExternal": false
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        "title": "Binary Snake",
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        "tag": "KS3 / iGCSE",
        "isExternal": false
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        "title": "File Size Calculator",
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        "desc": "Calculate file sizes for iGCSE questions. Student created.",
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        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "Binary Adder",
        "emoji": "➕",
        "url": "https://binaryadder.netlify.app/",
        "desc": "Binary addition simulator by Matt King. Suitable for GCSE and A-level.",
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        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "Logic.ly Gate Simulator",
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        "url": "https://logic.ly/demo/samples",
        "desc": "Interactive logic gate simulator. Design and test digital circuits in your browser with AND, OR, NOT, and other gates.",
        "tag": "iGCSE / A-Level",
        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "Networx",
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        "isExternal": true
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        "title": "Hardware Components",
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        "title": "Key Algorithms",
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        "title": "Programming Paradigms",
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        "title": "SDLC Stages",
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        "title": "Types of Software Testing",
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