Code Editor for Teaching & Workshops

Why Educators Choose Web Maker #

The biggest barrier to teaching web development isn't the concepts - it's the tooling. Before Web Maker, a typical first class might include:

• 30 minutes helping students install VS Code
• 20 minutes troubleshooting "Why doesn't my file open in the browser?"
• 15 minutes explaining file extensions
• Finally, some actual learning

With Web Maker, your first class is coding from minute one.

Classroom Scenarios #

Lecture Demonstrations #

Project Web Maker on the big screen and code live. Students see both your code and the result simultaneously. Change a CSS property and watch the preview update - concepts click faster with visual feedback.

Hands-On Labs #

Share a starting template with your class. Everyone opens the same link and has identical code to work from. No "my version looks different" confusion.

Live Code Reviews #

Ask a student to share their link. Review their code together as a class, make improvements in real-time, and everyone learns from the discussion.

Remote Teaching #

Web Maker's collaboration feature works perfectly for remote instruction. Share your screen or share a link - students can follow along either way.

Features Educators Love #

Instant Setup for Any Class Size #

Whether you have 5 students or 500, setup is the same: share a URL. Works on:

• Windows PCs
• Macs
• Chromebooks
• Linux machines
• Tablets

Reliable Offline Mode #

We've all been there: the school WiFi goes down during class. With Web Maker, teaching continues uninterrupted because everything runs locally.

Preprocessor Support When Ready #

Start students with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript basics. When they're ready to advance:

• Introduce SCSS for better CSS organization
• Move to TypeScript for type safety
• Explore Pug for HTML templating

All in the same familiar interface.

No Accounts for Students #

Students don't need to create accounts or remember another password. They can optionally sign up later if they want cloud sync.

Curriculum Integration #

Web Development 101 #

Perfect for introductory courses covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals. The three-pane layout mirrors the separation of concerns you're teaching.

Frontend Bootcamps #

Fast-paced bootcamps benefit from zero setup time. Spend every minute on learning, not configuration.

Design Courses #

Designers learning to code appreciate the immediate visual feedback. Change a color, see it instantly.

Computer Science Programs #

Supplement theory with hands-on practice. Students can experiment with concepts discussed in lecture.

Workshop Best Practices #

Before the Workshop #

1. Create a starting template with any boilerplate code
2. Test the link works from different devices
3. Prepare backup offline access instructions

During the Workshop #

1. Have students bookmark Web Maker at the start
2. Use the collaboration feature for live demos
3. Let students experiment - they can't break anything

After the Workshop #

1. Students keep their code forever (saved locally)
2. Share a link to continue where you left off
3. Point them to the docs for self-study

Real Educator Experiences #

Teachers and instructors around the world use Web Maker:

"My students used to spend the first week just setting up their development environment. Now we're building websites on day one."

"The offline mode is a game-changer for teaching in schools with unreliable internet."

"I love being able to share a link and have everyone working from the exact same starting point."

Resources for Educators #

Starter Templates #

Create your own templates for common lessons:

• Basic HTML page structure
• CSS Flexbox playground
• JavaScript DOM manipulation starter
• Responsive design breakpoints

Assessment Ideas #

• Have students recreate a design mockup
• Build a specific feature from scratch
• Debug intentionally broken code
• Extend a provided template

Supplementary Materials #

Pair Web Maker with:

• MDN Web Docs for reference
• freeCodeCamp for structured curriculum
• CSS-Tricks for design inspiration
• JavaScript.info for deep dives

Frequently Asked Questions #

Can students save their work? #

Yes, work is automatically saved in the browser. They can also download files or export to CodePen.

Is there a teacher dashboard? #

Currently, Web Maker focuses on the coding experience. For class management, pair it with your existing LMS.

Can I see student code? #

Students can share their creation links with you for review. Real-time collaboration lets you view and edit together.

Is there a limit to class size? #

No limits! Share a link with as many students as needed.

What about academic honesty? #

Each student works in their own browser instance with their own code. The tool doesn't enable copying from other students.