Coding with Micro:bit

Learn to code using the amazing micro:bit. We will use different programming languages to work with this versatile piece of hardware. We will start off with Microsoft MakeCode, then use the micro:bit in combination with Scratch to create and play games. Finally, we will use a text based “grown-up” programming language such as Python to control our micro:bit.

• Understand and use the sensors on board the micro:bit
• Learn to code the micro:bit using MakCode
• Use the new Scratch micro:bit extension
• Bring your virtual game into the real world with the micro:bit
• Learn about programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, IF/THEN/ELSE statements
• Learn to code in Python using the micro:bit

• Coding – Learn to code with this great little tool

• Logic – Solve challenges using Maths logic
• Test and Debug – using critical thinking systematic reasoning

• Play – Watch the micro:bit come alive playing your code

• Discover – New ways of coding this cool hardware

Participants are provided with all the equipment they will need for this particular course. However, they are expected to bring:

• Lunch (in-house camp only) – All students are expected to bring packed lunch for the day (nut-free and not to be shared)

• Water – In a re-fillable water bottle. No glass or fizzy drinks please.
Ready to Learn – we expect all children to come in with a great learning attitude