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Intro to Physical Computing with micro:bit

Aug 09, 2021 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Malay Peninsula Standard Time  

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Join us for 3 days of live virtual sessions led by Jane Lee of PopFizz. Learn about the small and mighty micro:bit! Access to self-paced modules are available to support your learning.

Professional Development

Introduction to Physical Computing with micro:bit

Course Description

REGISTRATION CLOSES Monday, August 2, 2021.

In this Popfizz PD program, we’ll explore the many features of micro:bit. We’ll begin with MakeCode to control the micro:bit. Then, we’ll learn to program it using Python. With just a few lines of code, you can use it as a game controller, a fall detector, and much more. 

Live sessions: August 9-11, 2021 (Monday-Wednesday) 10 AM - 11:30 AM Philippine Standard Time
 
Expect to receive on August 8, 2021:
1. Online Course Join Link 
2. Live session link
 
Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Materials:

  • Laptop or desktop computer

  • micro:bit: Micro:bit units are available to borrow from DEVCON Kids.

          Details on borrowing and returning Micro:bit kits available here.

          PICK-UP DATE: MONDAY and TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 and 3, 2021, 8 am to 5 pm 

          RETURN DATE: FRIDAY August 27, 2021, 5 pm

          May arrange for courier pick up and delivery with signed release form.  

Support

  • Get email [course] support 

  • You can also talk to PopFizz using the live chat feature 

 

Day 1 –What is Micro:bit

  1. About the course

  2. What is micro:bit?

  3. MakeCode editor and Projects
 

Day 2 –The MakeCode projects

  1. MakeCode projects

  2. Scratch + micro:bit
 

Day 3 – Python + micro:bit

  1. Python Basics

  2. Python + micro:bit projects
 

The online course has further activities which the participants can learn at their own pace.
Questions about this PD can be sent to philipppines@csteachers.org.

Organizers

CP

CSTA Philippines
Philippines@csteachers.org