Course Outline
Level
For absolute beginners, suitable if you are completely new to programming. Students will be guided as needed to complete the programming tasks.
Suitable For
Adults and Teenagers
Description
Create and code digital devices with the Microbit.
Detail
Introduction to the Microbit
You will gain an understanding of this amazing microcontroller and explore some of the possibilities.
Input Devices and Sensors
You will attach a variety of input devices - switches, light sensors, temperature sensors, etc - and write simple programs to take readings.
Output Devices
You will attach a variety of output devices - lights, displays, etc - and write simple programs to display your input readings.
Motors
You will learn about different types of motors and their uses and and program them to respond to your input readings.
Building your own project
Individually or in groups you will design and build a project such as an alarm system, weather station, moving creature, etc.
Duration
10 hours (usually over 2 days)
Price
Prices depend on location. See individual dates for details.
Skills you will pick up in the course
Key skill categories
- Electronics
- Digital making
- Engineering
- Coding
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to
- Understand the range of components used in digital making
- Create projects combining inputs, outputs and motors using the Microbit
- Write code using block-based programming
Dates
Note that the course content may vary slightly from location to location. Please check the external link the exact course content.