BBC micro:bit in computing CV203 / E17
Summary
The micro:bit is a powerful tool for learning computing, from hardware and networking through to programming and physical computing. This CPD, led by highly-experienced computer science teachers, will help you maximise the impact of the micro:bit on student learning. You will learn how to fully integrate the device into an engaging curriculum that provides opportunities for all. You will also find out which are the most useful tools and add-ons for the micro:bit, saving you money and time.
Participants will take away devices and additional components to repeat the activities back in the classroom.
The day will consist of hands-on coding workshops, including:
• using the latest tools to program the micro:bit
• ideas for simple activities using just the micro:bit
• making the micro:bit interact with the world around us
• making music on the micro:bit
• communicating between micro:bits
Notional outline for the day (TBC):
09:30 - 10:00 Registration, tea and coffee, introductory activities
10:00 - 10:20 Welcome - updates, overviews - what's new?
10:20 - 11:30 Lighting up LEDs
11:30 - 11:45 Break
11.45 - 12:45 Making music
12.45 - 13:15 Lunch
13:15 - 14:15 Neopixels and sensors
14:15 - 15:15 Networking with radio
15:15 - 15:30 Action planning
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- be confident with how to program the micro:bit
- know different ways to use the micro:bit in your lessons
- have ideas about how to integrate the micro:bit into your curriculum
- be able to use some of the built-in devices that are integral to the micro:bit
• have ideas about ways to add and program external components with the micro:bit
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro:bit in computing | 23 January 2018 | 09:30-15:30 | Bishop Challoner Catholic College |
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