New BBC Micro:bit announced!

New BBC Micro:bit announced!

Source: Meet the new BBC micro:bit | micro:bit I have been a big fan of the micro:bit since the initial release, and the updated model looks really cool. The addition of a microphone and speaker makes the device more useful out of the box. My biggest issue is purchasing, they seem to be difficult to…

Micro:bit Of Things – Resources for using the Micro:bit in your classroom

Micro:bit Of Things – Resources for using the Micro:bit in your classroom

The micro:bit is a superb tool for delivering the physical elements of a Computing curriculum and it is a fantastic device on which to base a wide range of STEM projects that involve electrical circuits and electronics. Source: Micro:bit of Things I don’t think the Micro:bit gets the amount of love in the United States…

10 ways to get started with the BBC Micro:bit board

10 ways to get started with the BBC Micro:bit board

The BBC Micro:bit isn’t just a great project board for children, but for anyone who wants to ease themself into programming with a relatively basic device.   But what exactly can you do with one of these modest-looking single-board computers (SBC)? Here are some awesome Micro:bit projects to get you started and inspire you. Source: 10…

First look at the micro:bit, a single board computer for the classroom

First look at the micro:bit, a single board computer for the classroom

First look at the micro:bit, a single board computer for the classroom. I first wrote about the micro:bit in 2016, but since it wasn’t available in the United States, I didn’t have one to play with and promptly forgot about it. This past week I was reminded about it after reading an article from the…