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What are micro:bits?
What are micro:bits?
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces how software and hardware work together. It has an LED light display, buttons, sensors and many input/output features that you can program and physically interact with. The latest micro:bit adds sound sensing and playback capabilities.
Learning to code with the micro:bit couldn't be simpler, as the interface uses an intuitive "block" code similar to Scratch.
For more advanced programming, code can also be written in Python.
The Digital Learning Team has lots of experience building physical projects and coding with the mirco:bit and on this page you will find resources to get started including:
Links to existing material - The BBC micro:bit is very well supported and there is already a wealth of resources available
Resources we've created, along with simple ideas to get started
BBC micro:bit - the next gen
BBC micro:bit - the next gen
The Micro:bit Educational Foundation, BBC and Nominet have joined forces to offer 30 BBC micro:bit devices to every primary school in the UK.
Only one application may be submitted per school, only the first application will be actioned, deliveries will only be made to school addresses.
We will be collecting applications from May 15th 2023 to December 18th 2023.
The latest you will receive your BBC micro:bits will be March 2024 although you may receive it sooner! When your school pack has been sent out you will receive an e-mail advising of delivery.
If you are a UK primary school teacher, please register by following the link below:
National Roll-out 2022
National Roll-out 2022
In June and July 2022, all primary schools across Scotland will receive twenty version 2 micro:bits alongside a host of new teaching resources tailored for primary school level.
If your school has not yet recieved your micro:bit delivery, enquiries can be made by emailing support@microbit.org
You can read about the rollout here:
National roll-out of micro:bits to Scotland’s primary schools
In addition to the version 2 micro:bits, we are aware that many schools still have some of the version 1 micro:bits. These micro:bits are still excellent devices and can be programmed in the same way as the version 2 and do most of the same things.
The below image shows the difference between the version 1 on the left and version 2 on the right.
Getting Started
Getting Started
Microbit1.mp4The micro bit website has a HUGE amount of information relating to what the device is, how it works and what can be done with it.
In this short video we talk about which links to click to get straight to the resourses needed to make a start with the micro:bit.
Microbit2.mp4To create your first code, use the Makecode Block editor.
To create your first code, use the Makecode Block editor.
Makecode is an editor designed by Microsoft, which works with the micro:bit. It's easy and logical to use.
In this short video we talk about the components of the Makecode editor and how to arrange blocks to make a simple code.
Microbit3.mp4Copy your code to the micro:bit
Copy your code to the micro:bit
Coding on a PC is great, but there is something really special about taking computer code FROM the computer and putting it onto another physical thing, like the micro:bit.
In this video we show how to download the code from the PC to the micro:bit and point out a few "good to knows" that help make things run smoothly in the classroom.
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