Micro:bit
Description
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to 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.
Quick Introduction
Targeted audience: Elementary cycle 3 and Secondary
Material: 1 Micro:bit
a computer
Use Microsoft Makecode to write the program with Blocks.
If students are more advanced, use Python or JavaScript.
Instructions
Preparation
Pair up.
Take one Micro:bit
Open the MakeCode site.
Follow the steps to create the following projects:
Challenge 1: Flashing Heart
Select the Flashing Heart tutorial.
Select the Block tutorial.
Program the Micro:bit as shown on the screen.
Follow the tutorial to transfer the program on the Micro:bit.
Challenge 2: Name Tag
Select the Name Tag tutorial.
Select the Block tutorial.
Program the Micro:bit as shown on the screen.
Follow the tutorial to transfer the program on the Micro:bit.
Challenge 3: Rock, paper, scissors
Select the Rock, paper, scissors tutorial.
Select the Block tutorial.
Program the Micro:bit as shown on the screen.
Follow the tutorial to transfer the program on the Micro:bit.
If you'd like to play Rock, paper, scissors with a partner, there are 2 options:
Play with a partner who also did this tutorial
Transfer the program to second Micro:bit
Ideas for the ESL Classroom
Ideas will be added here.