Controlling motors and prototyping electronic circuits with micro:bit TY238 / A18

The micro:bit is one of the biggest education projects in the past 30 years. Join us and explore how LEDs, buzzers, motors and sensors can be used to create programmable projects, perfect for key stage 3.

Sessions will include:

• programming the micro:bit using the free Microsoft Block Editor
• connecting output components to the micro:bit (LEDs, buzzers, servos)
• connecting input components to the micro:bit (Light dependent resistor, variable resistor, movement sensor)
• creating a motorised buggy with the Kitronik Motor Board
• creating a prototyped circuits with the Kitronik Prototyping System
• controlling servos with the :MOVE mini buggy kit
• a tour of the free teaching resources available and opportunity to try them for yourself
• exploration of how the micro:bit can be used in preparation for Design and Technology GCSE
• managing the use of micro:bit in the classroom.

Sessions will be hands-on, and each participant will receive a free Kitronik Motor Board, Kitronik Prototyping System, :MOVE mini buggy kit and lots of project ideas to take away.

This is a residential course, the fee includes meals and accommodation for the duration.