In computing, a web widget is a software widget for the web. It is a small application with limited functionality that can be installed within a web page. Widgetbox.com is a website which enables you to view, copy html code and then past the code into your own website. Why is this useful for teachers? Well, I embedded the free ‘under water world mathematics times table widget’ (which appears below) on my class blog for students to access in order to practice their times tables.

The widgets are free but if you would like to remove the adds you can subscribe for $2.50 a month for a year’s subscription. Even if you don’t have your own website yet, you can visit the site and explore what widgets are. Very neat.