Microbit Electronics and Code Introduction
Learn about a special micro controller called Micro:Bit. The Micro:bit is packed with inputs and sensors which means that you can do loads of things without needing to add additional electronics.The 25 pixel LED screen that allows students to easily display images. You can make games, you can make an alarm when the plants need water, we can make a temperature thermostat. The possibilities are endless with Mirco:bit.
What Will You Learn?
Learn how to code with easy to learn block coding. Understand how the the sensors on it work and program it to make a magic 8 ball using the LED screen on MicroBit.
About This Course
Material
For this workshop you will not need to have a physical Micro:bit.
We will be using a website called Makecode and it can be used on any computer running MacOS, Windows, Linux or ChromeOS, and mobile devices running Android or iOS. All devices will need a modern browser and the supported browsers are listed HERE.