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Micro:Bit

Introductory Video (inc. V2 features)

This introductory video goes through a brief introduction to the sensors and possibilities for the BBC Micro:bit, including some of the new features of V2.

Getting Started video

This video helps you understand all the parts and functions of the Micro:bit and is highly recommended to new users.

It compliments information found on the BBC Micro:bit Introduction Page (which includes additional videos on how the Micro:bit simulates key functions of a computer

Coding

Use either editor: MS MakeCode or Python

MakeCode is a powerful drag and drop editor suited to primary and lower secondary. Python is text based coding suited to secondary.You can also program with Scratch

Resources Galore

You will find a huge range of resources/activities/lessons on the <------ MakeCode Home page or

MicroBit Python guide ------- >

Micro:bit lessons

Micro:bit people have set up an extensive range of lessons in topics for teachers and their students (with significant STEM and DigiTech links). These lessons include PowerPoint slides, Code examples and Teaching instructions

There is a new Classroom feature that makes sharing and viewing code easier

Additional lessons

Teach Computing - Arm School Program - BBC Bitesize Computing - IET micro:bit STEM

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