micro:bit
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer for introducing young people to software, hardware, and how they work together, using lights, buttons, sensors, and programmable features that make projects interactive and fun!
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Matariki: Animation & Sound
This activity helps introduces basic micro:bit functions and skills with MakeCode to create a multimedia Matariki celebration. Ngā mihi o te tau hou!
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E haere ake nei...
Watch this space for more fun, creative, and interactive projects using the micro:bit kit and MakeCode software!
Links and Resources
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Scratch x micro:bit (Scratch)
Connect micro:bit to Scratch and build creative projects that combine the magic of the digital and physical worlds!
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Microsoft MakeCode
Microsoft’s MakeCode editor for the BBC micro:bit uses code blocks and can switch to JavaScript to see the text-based code behind the blocks.
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micro:bit Python Editor
Python with micro:bit brings physical computing to students, learning programming fundamentals through text-based coding.
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Teaching Tools (micro:bit)
A hub of resources for features of the micro:bit official editors that support coding in the classroom, including approaches to easily share and save code.
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Lessons (micro:bit)
A massive collection of lessons, learning activities, and design challenges that use the BBC micro:bit, with detailed guidance and curriculum links.
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Professional Development Courses
Through short and friendly videos, learn the principles of computer science and pick-up practical tips for teaching computational thinking and programming concepts with the BBC micro:bit.