Explore how programming at Key Stage 2 can be enhanced with physical computing and the micro:bit. This course is for computing subject leaders and primary classroom teachers, who wish to introduce the micro:bit into their teaching.
Why should I attend?
- This course will support you to develop an understanding of how the micro:bit device can be used within programming across Key Stage 2. You will investigate its full potential and understand how this small device can offer big benefits to learning in the classroom.
- You will investigate how the key programming concepts of sequence, repetition, selection, and variables can be taught through practical, hands-on activities with the micro:bit.
- You will also explore the full capabilities of the device, understanding its inputs and outputs, sensing abilities and radio functions. You will learn how to link the micro:bit to Scratch, and how to send messages between two micro:bits.
- This course will show how computing can be enriched, with tangible computing activities, bringing abstract programming constructs to life. It will offer the opportunity to reflect upon your computing curriculum and plan how to incorporate activities using the micro:bit into your practice.
What will the course cover?
- Session 1 | Understanding the micro:bit - look at the bigger picture of the micro:bit, understanding the device, its capabilities and the extensive resources and online tools to support using the device in schools.
- Session 2 | Exploring sequence and repetition with the micro:bit - understand how sequence and repetition can be taught using the micro:bit and create practical projects using these constructs.
- Session 3 | Exploring selection and variables with the micro:bit - understand how selection and variables can be taught using the micro:bit and create practical projects using these constructs.
- Session 4 | Going further with the micro:bit - investigate the extra capabilities of the device, such as inputs, outputs, sensors, radio, and pins, looking at projects to use the micro:bit as a controller with Scratch and broadcast messages between devices. Session 5 | Getting creative with the micro:bit – understand how the micro:bit could be used within the curriculum to teach programming concepts, adapt provision, and enhance learning through physical computing.
Who should attend?
- Subject Lead/Coordinator
- Teacher
