micro:bit
A small, programmable microcontroller board designed to make learning and teaching easy and fun. Developed by the BBC for use in computer education, the micro is equipped with a variety of built-in features, making it a versatile tool for learning coding and electronics.
What you will learn
Introduction to micro:bit
Intermediate micro:bit
Advanced micro:bit Projects
Innovative micro:bit Projects
Capstone micro:bit Projects
Course Content
Introduction to micro:bit
Semester 1: Basics of micro:bit
- Week 1-3: Introduction to micro:bit
- Week 4-7: Basic Programming with MakeCode
- Week 8-11: Simple micro:bit Projects
- Week 12: Project Showcase
Semester 2: Basic Sensor Integration
- Week 1-3: Using Built-in Sensors
- Week 4-7: Creating Interactive Projects
- Week 8-11: Simple Games with micro:bit
- Week 12: Project Showcase
Intermediate micro:bit
Semester 1: Advanced Programming
- Week 1-3: Intermediate Programming Concepts
- Week 4-7: Using Additional Sensors
- Week 8-11: Intermediate microProjects
- Week 12: Project Showcase
Semester 2: Group Projects
- Week 1-3: Brainstorming and Planning
- Week 4-7: Developing Group Projects
- Week 8-11: Testing and Refining Projects
- Week 12: Project Showcase
Advanced micro:bit Project
Semester 1: Advanced Features
- Week 1-3: Advanced microProgramming
- Week 4-7: Integrating Multiple Sensors
- Week 8-11: Developing Complex Projects
- Week 12: Project Showcase
Semester 2: Innovation with micro
- Week 1-3: Brainstorming and Planning
- Week 4-7: Initial Development and Testing
- Week 8-11: Project Refinement
- Week 12: Mid-Year Review
Innovative micro:bit Project
Semester 1: Project Design
- Week 1-3: Generating Ideas
- Week 4-7: Planning and Prototyping
- Week 8-11: Testing and Refining
- Week 12: Mid-Year Review
Semester 2: Finalizing Projects
- Week 1-4: Advanced Development
- Week 5-9: Testing and Debugging
- Week 10-11: Final Preparations
- Week 12: Project Showcase
Capstone micro:bit Project
Semester 1: Capstone Project Planning
- Week 1-3: Idea Generation and Planning
- Week 4-7: Development Phase 1
- Week 8-11: Development Phase 2
- Week 12: Mid-Year Review
Semester 2: Completing Capstone Projects
- Week 1-4: Final Development
- Week 5-9: Documentation and Presentation Preparation
- Week 10-11: Final Presentations
- Week 12: Capstone Showcase