Courses for educators
Professional development courses from the Micro:bit Educational Foundation
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Let's talk about ... computing fundamentals (40 mins)
CourseIntroduces a number of key terms in computing and computational thinking. It highlights what these terms mean, ways to explore them in your classroom and how they connect with things you already know.
Free
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First lessons with MakeCode and the micro:bit (40 mins)
CourseIntroduces a sequence of six projects that are perfect to introduce your learners to coding on the micro:bit using Microsoft MakeCode.
Free
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Introduction to design thinking (30 mins)
CourseIntroduces design thinking as a framework to explore digital creativity in the classroom. It encourages learners to think about the challenges people experience and to develop solutions to help them.
Free
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Applying design thinking (30 mins)
CourseShows you how design thinking can help when tackling creative challenges with your learners. It uses examples aligned with the United Nation's Global Goals, to bring the content to life.
Free
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Science exploration with the micro:bit (35 mins)
CourseIntroduces how to use the BBC micro:bit as an effective tool to support hands-on science investigations in your classroom. It highlights four engaging, practical science investigations that you can take back to your classroom.
Free
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Practical tips for teachers using the BBC micro:bit (30 mins)
CourseIntroduces the basics of what you need to get started teaching with the micro:bit, some practical suggestions and top tips for getting the most from your lesson time.
Free
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Meet the tiny computer (35 mins)
CourseIntroduces the BBC micro:bit and how it is the ideal tool for teaching computational thinking and computing in a creative way. It explores the main input and output features on the micro:bit, specifically the buttons and the LED display.
Free
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Introducing loops (30 mins)
CourseUses the micro:bit to show how loops repeat sets of instructions to make your code do more. We explain the difference between infinite and numbered loops with practical examples.
Free
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Animation artist (45 mins)
CourseExplores some core computing concepts through creating animations on the micro:bit’s LED display including algorithms, pattern recognition and abstraction.
Free