Matt_B
Well-Known Member
I was trying to teach basic database skills to my Key Stage 2 class the other day when it became apparent that there isn't a cheap or free system out there that teaches them the basic concepts of fields, records and sorting/searching without coming with loads of confusing clutter, like Access (terrible) and MySQL(too complicated).
As a result, I've built my own. The idea is that schools/groups can register and then create databases in their account (currently it just use a simple database and fields concept rather than individual table concepts, though it is structured to allow that). My usage will be that the children will log in under one account and create their own databases to start with to get used to thinking of field requirements. We can then all work on data inputting into one mass table and then look at sorting/searching.
I've had a play as I've built it, but I need it robust before introducing it to the class else my lesson might go down the pan, also the head wants to see it in action; so if anyone feels like registering and playing about/trying to break it please do so.
The url is www.kidbase.co.uk (I couldn't think of anything less obvious that was url-available).
Oh, I'm not a designer either, but have just kept it simple and hopefully child friendly.
Cheers.
As a result, I've built my own. The idea is that schools/groups can register and then create databases in their account (currently it just use a simple database and fields concept rather than individual table concepts, though it is structured to allow that). My usage will be that the children will log in under one account and create their own databases to start with to get used to thinking of field requirements. We can then all work on data inputting into one mass table and then look at sorting/searching.
I've had a play as I've built it, but I need it robust before introducing it to the class else my lesson might go down the pan, also the head wants to see it in action; so if anyone feels like registering and playing about/trying to break it please do so.
The url is www.kidbase.co.uk (I couldn't think of anything less obvious that was url-available).
Oh, I'm not a designer either, but have just kept it simple and hopefully child friendly.
Cheers.
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