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ITEC 2019 Micro:bit Session
The document outlines Microsoft MakeCode's hands-on computing education aimed at making coding accessible to every student through physical and immersive experiences, as exemplified by the BBC micro:bit. It describes the micro:bit's features, programming environment, and resources for learning and hardware acquisition. Overall, the initiative emphasizes inclusivity and progression towards real-world skills in computing education.
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ITEC 2019 Micro:bit Session
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- 3. Microsoft MakeCode Hands-on Computingfor every student Just works always, everywhere Physical and Immersive experiences as a more inclusive approach to computing education Progression path to real-world skills Extensible platform for partners
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- 8. 90% of studentssaid the micro:bit showed them that anyone can code Source: BBC
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- 11. Inputs Outputs • Keyboard •Mouse • Touch screen • Camera • Microphone • Game Controller • Scanner • Monitor or Screen • Headphones or Speakers • Printer “chip” RAM Storage “hard drive” (short term) (long term)
- 12. Push buttons External Powersupply 3.3V in or battery V out Touch and Input/Output Pins (for connecting other components and sensors) Display 5x5 LED Matrix “Edge Connector" Holes for banana plugs Pads for crocodile clips
- 13. Battery connector (2xAAA) Magnetometer Main Processor NordicnRF51822 Reset Button Micro USB Power and Programming Accelerometer Antenna (Bluetooth & Radio) Interface Processor Provides drag-and-drop
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- 21. Go back to HomePage Program in either Blocks or JavaScript Simulator Toolbar Download your Project to the micro:bit Name your Project and Save it on your computer Block Toolbox Programming Workspace where you will build your program Simulator shows what your program will look like running on a micro:bit Share your Project Undo/Redo and Zoom Workspace
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- 37. Download your programto the micro:bit 1. Plug in your micro:bit with USB cable 2. Click Download Button 3. Edge: Click Save As 4. Chrome: Select Show in folder 5. Copy your file over to the micro:bit USB drive
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- 44. Online MakeCode editors https://makecode.com Curriculum https://aka.ms/intro2csmicrobit Orderhardware http://microbit.org/resellers/ Micro:bit app http://aka.ms/microbitapp
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Editor's Notes
- #6 Over 35 years ago, the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) developed the first PC for the UK public, the BBC Micro. This brought the UK public into the computer age. I grew up in the USA and was lucky enough to have a Commodore 64 in the 1980s!
- #7 Over 35 years ago, the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) developed the first PC for the UK public, the BBC Micro. This brought the UK public into the computer age. I grew up in the USA and was lucky enough to have a Commodore 64 in the 1980s!
- #9 We have done extensive research on micro:bit at a national level in the UK, and have seen a real positive impact from using micro:bit in school 90% of students said that micro:bit showed them that anyone could code
- #11 So now, let’s transition into the micro:bit The way I usually teach this to students, is that I’ll introduce the concept of Hardware and Software in technology – the program they create with Microsoft MakeCode is creating the software to run on the micro:bit hardware The micro:bit is a mini-computer – it has all 4 hardware components that make it a computer: Inputs Outputs CPU Memory
- #13 Hardware: Tested design re-used and extended for BBC micro:bit is mbed Enabled Compatible with ecosystem Software: Components and accessories already supported in mbed new work will enhance other mbed targets Binaries: Editor for schools sends code to mbed services Abstracts complexity of embedded compilation for partners
- #14 The micro:bit is packed with technology as well, making it possible for weeks worth of coding projects without extra accessories The USB acts as a flash drive on any computer, just drag and drop your program and it works! Built-in Bluetooth enables interaction with our iOS and Android app, and even peer-to-peer radio networking between micro:bits On-board sensors for acceleration and compass allow lots of interesting interaction events like “On Shake”
- #28 Open up the MakeCode micro:bit app on your computer You should see a Home Screen like this There are step-by-step tutorials, projects, videos and code samples available from this page On this Home page, you can also see a list of your recent projects and you can import existing programs via a shared URL or file Go ahead and click to create a New Project
- #43 In addition to the sample projects and tutorials available, there is also a 14-week “Introduction to Computer Science” curriculum created by a Computer Science Teacher Douglas Kiang using MakeCode for the micro:bit This curriculum is online and in OneNote and freely available at aka.ms/intro2cs
- #45 Microsoft MakeCode represents an inclusive approach to computer science education through hands-on, immersive, cross-curricular learning experiences that are engaging and personally meaningful to every student. As a platform, Microsoft MakeCode partners with any educational product that needs a best-in-class learn-to-code editor that takes students from a visual drag-and-drop environment, into a full, real-world text-based programming paradigm. Microsoft MakeCode is open-source, and free. Our vision is for every child to have access to, and the desire for a high-quality, fun and personal computer science education. Learn more at makecode.com