Learning to Code with the MicroBit Paul Allison, Queen’s School of Computing

What is Coding?

Algorithms

You Can CHANGE the World!

The MicroBit

BBC MicroBit Website

BBC MicroBit Website

Let’s Write Some Code!

Let’s Write Some Code!

Let’s Write Some Code!

Let’s Write Some Code!

Code Your Name  Button A displays “HELLO” Button B displays “My name is Paul” Both buttons display “It’s a pleasure to meet you!”

Activity Options Write a program that… Simulates Rock Paper Scissors. When you shake the Micro:Bit it displays one of the rock, paper, or scissors icons. When you press the “A” button, the MicroBit displays a graphic icon.

Counting Your Steps – Build a MicroFIT

Counting Your Steps – Build a MicroFIT Write a program that… Counts the number of steps that I take. When you press the “A” button, the MicroBit displays a the number of steps counted. When you press the “A” and “B” at the same time, the counter is reset.

Achieving Expectations

Fortune Telling – Build a Magic Eight Ball

Fortune Telling – Build a Magic Eight Ball Write a program that… When you shake the device, it tells your future. Try different messages: Yes, Absolutely, No, Very unlikely Hint: How does a magic eight ball know what to say?

Achieving Expectations