This document discusses the Micro:bit Educational Foundation and the micro:bit device. It provides the following information: - The micro:bit is a small programmable device that aims to get students interested in coding. A pilot program in the UK saw over 1 million devices distributed to 11-12 year olds. - Surveys found that 90% of students said using the micro:bit helped show that anyone can code, and there was a 70% increase in the number of girls interested in computing. - The micro:bit and its educational resources are now available in the US and Canada. It can be programmed several ways, including block-based languages like Microsoft MakeCode. It has sensors,

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Get Creative, Get
Connected, Get Coding!
Hal Speed
CSTA
Head of North America
Micro:bit Educational Foundation
10 July 2017
@HalSpeed @microbit_edu
slideshare.net/hal_speed

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What if robots replaced teachers?
https://youtu.be/rjCkiNRM-FI

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2015
 BBC Make It Digital
 29 partners
 1 million micro:bit devices
 11-12 year olds
 Across the U.K.

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90% of students said it helped
show that anyone can code
Source: BBC

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70% increase in the number of
girls that said they would
definitely choose computing
Source: BBC

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To empower children, parents and
teachers around the globe to learn
and innovate using the micro:bit
2016 Micro:bit Educational
Foundation Formed

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micro:bit comes to
the U.S. and Canada!
2017

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Microsoft MakeCode – Blocks and
JavaScript

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Python

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Scratch Extension – scratchx.org

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Sample of Lessons

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STEM Lessons
https://makecode.microbit.org/projects

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Third-Party Curricula
Microsoft MakeCode Intro to CS
https://aka.ms/intro2cs
PLTW – Computer Science for
Innovators and Makers
https://www.pltw.org/our-
programs/pltw-gateway-
curriculum#curriculum-4
8. Coordinate Grid System
9. Booleans
10.Music and Arrays
11.Bits, Bytes, and Binary
12.Radio
13.Arrays
14.Independent Final
Project
1. Making
2. Algorithms
3. Variables
4. Conditionals
5. Iteration
6. Review/Mini-Project
7. Coordinate Grid
System

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 PC/Mac
 Chromebooks
 Smart phones
 Tablets
 Connect through USB
 Connect through Bluetooth
 iOS and Android apps
available
Multiple ways of
programing

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 Many applications in and
out of school
 Science
 ICT
 Art
 Music
 Engineering
 Design & Technology
 Computing
 STEM clubs
Not just about coding!
“Play, Share, Code,
Wear!”

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Package Options
~$14.99 ~$16.50 ~$142.00
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

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U.S. Resellers

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“The micro:bit is a standout for education.
First, it uses block-style programming
language…Second, it has enough lights,
buttons, and sensors built in to give a
student programmer plenty to play with”
Sam Brown, Make: Magazine
Make: 2017 Board Guide STANDOUTS

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Demo

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Chrome Setup
 chrome://settings
 Show advanced settings…

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Projects – Make –
Rock Paper Scissors

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