The micro:bit was developed as a result of a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Computer Literacy Project. The goal was to provide learners with a means to create and build with technology and to not simply be consumers of technology. Together with multiple partners, the BBC manufactured, developed and designed the micro:bit.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n The micro:bit<\/a> is a small (half the size of a credit card) open source (free to use) device with an embedded system housing a computer processor, accelerometer and magnetometer sensors and multiple LEDs and programmable buttons. This small device has USB and Bluetooth connectivity capability and can be powered through either a USB or external battery pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Micro:bit Curriculum & Activity Guide<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 A wonderful resource to get you started with micro:bit compiled by our very own STEAM-3D Maker Lab interns Devin Flynn and Maggie Fairweather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1pZXA64wqLPmrRa7J7H_38Nek2klmAXvo\/preview<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional Resources: <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting Started with Micro:bit<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u2013 Learn how to get the micro:bit working, program its features and create your first projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coding with Micro:bit:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Coding \u2013 using Microsoft MakeCode, Python, Mobile and tablet apps, Scratch, Swift Playgrounds and Other editors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Scatch Coding & Micro:Bit<\/a> \u2013 Projects and Directions for using Scratch Coding with your micro:bit<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tinkercad & Micro:Bit<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Help & Support <\/strong><\/em>\u2013 Visit the Micro:bit Knowledge base<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n LESSON PLANS & IDEAS:<\/em><\/strong> Micro:bit Educational Foundation<\/a> \u2013 has an excellent curriculum with many work and design challenges for planning and teaching computing in primary and secondary schools (UK based)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay Tuned for additional curriculum connections to be added to our list of Ontario Curriculum Connections. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For a quick look into micro:bits and how you could incorporate them into your teaching, please click on the thumbnail below to read the wonderful overview provided by our very own Laura Morrison.<\/p>\n\n\n The opportunity to learn about computers and coding through the multitude of projects and design challenges developed for the micro:bit cannot be understated. The ongoing advancement of technology requires that we provide our learners with the skills and understanding they need to live and succeed in the 21st Century and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Micro:bits offer a fun opportunity for learners to work on projects related to the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG\u2019s) which aim \u201cto promote prosperity for everyone while protecting the planet\u201d. Explore the do your :bit challenge<\/strong> to find ways to add social purpose to digital learning and allow your students to apply their digital skills to real world solutions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For additional micro:bits content, please see the Tutorials<\/a> and Challenges<\/a> pages!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is a Micro:Bit? The micro:bit was developed as a result of a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Computer Literacy Project. The goal was to provide learners with a means to create and build with technology and to not simply be … Continue reading ![\"Image](\"http:\/\/janettehughes.ca\/lab\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210601_134147-2-300x225.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nGetting Started with Micro:Bit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Curriculum Connections<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Teaching with the Micro:Bit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nMicro:Bit in the \u201cReal World\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n