Overview

The BBC micro:bit makes programming immediate and visual. Students build games, step counters, digital dice and radio-linked devices, moving from block code towards Python as their confidence grows.

What you will build

Games, a wearable step counter and a pair of radio-connected devices.

What you will learn

  • Programming with blocks and first steps in MicroPython
  • Using the accelerometer, compass, buttons and LED display
  • Sending data between devices over radio
  • Breaking a big idea into small programmable steps

What you need to know first

No prior experience needed — we start from the beginning.

Schedule

  • DateThursday · 15:30-17:00
  • Duration90 min
  • FormatOn site