Hal Speed gave a presentation about the Micro:bit Educational Foundation. The Foundation aims to get people creative, connected, and coding with its Micro:bit device. The Micro:bit is designed as a learning tool for digital skills and backed by research showing it helps students learn coding. It can be programmed using Blocks, JavaScript, Python, and connected to Scratch. Resources on the Foundation's website include lessons, projects, and ways to get involved with translation.

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Get Creative,
Get Connected,
Get Coding!
Hal Speed
mEducation Alliance Symposium
Chief of Global Engagement,
Micro:bit Educational Foundation
2019 October 11
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Slides at: slideshare.net/Hal_Speed

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Computer Science
Core Concepts
and Practices
https://k12cs.org/
Crosscutting Concepts:
1. Abstraction
2. System Relationships
3. Human-Computer Interaction
4. Privacy and Security
5. Communication and
Coordination

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Designed as a Learning Tool for Digital Skills
light sensor
thermometer

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Backed by Research
www.microbit.org/research
 90% of students said the micro:bit showed them that anyone can code
(UK)
 70% more girls said they would choose computing as a school subject
after using the micro:bit (UK)
 95% of teachers felt that students found it easier to code after working
with the micro:bit (Denmark)
 100% of teachers thought micro:bit was a useful teaching tool (W.
Balkans)

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We Love to Collaborate
https://www.britishcouncil.org/work/partner/microbit

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Teaching & Learning Resources
https://microbit.org/teach/

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Scratch 3.0
 Add physical computing to
the world of Scratch
 Program Scratch using the
micro:bit for input and output
 Motion sensor
 LEDs
 Buttons
 Pins
 Connects to Scratch via
Bluetooth using a special
.hex file on the micro:bit
https://microbit.org/scratch/

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Microsoft MakeCode – Blocks and
JavaScripthttps://microbit.org/code/

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Python
https://microbit.org/code/

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Available in Over 60 Countries
~$14.99 ~$17.50 ~$150.00
1x micro:bit 1x micro:bit
1x battery pack w/batteries
1x USB cable
10x micro:bit
10x battery pack w/batteries
10x USB cable
https://microbit.org/resellers/

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200+ Different Hardware Accessories
https://microbit.org/assets/documents/AccessoryGuide.pdf

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micro:bit Challenge
https://microbit.org/do-your-bit/
 Ages 8 - 14
 Based on Global Goals 14 or 15
 Free lesson plans
 Open for submissions:
 Written summary
 Paper prototype and/or program
 Video or photos optional
 Deadline February 27th

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Multiple Languages
 Open translation community
platform – Crowdin
 Translation opportunities:
 Website
 Curriculum resources
 Software editors
 Mobile apps
https://microbit.org/translate/

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Other Resources: CS Unplugged
https://csunplugged.org/
https://classic.csunplugged.org/

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Other Resources: Hands on Coding
https://www.handsoncoding.org/

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microbit.org
Slides at:
slideshare.net/Hal_Speed