This course is the first of a three-part series on using the BBC Micro:bit microcontroller in STEM-related activities. This novice-level course is aimed at upper primary and secondary teachers interested in getting started on learning about and coding for the Micro:bit. No prior experience with the Micro:bit is required. This course will equip participants with the essential skills to set up and code simple but functional apps on the Micro:bit as well as provide the familiarity for use in STEM-related activities covered in the next course in the series.

1. set up the software environment to programme and download codes to the BBC Micro:bit;


2. code simple applications using the Microsoft MakeCode block-based visual programming environment; and,


3. make simple use of the built-in sensors on the Micro:bit.

• Introduction to the BBC Micro:bit microcontroller


• Introduction to MakeCode coding environment


• Basic visual programming with MakeCode


• Micro:bit sensors – Measurement, data collection and display


• STEM applications with the BBC Micro:bit

*MOE Participants include: MOE Participants & Direct Hires Staff from independent schools, Specialised Independent and Specialised Schools