Micro:bit is a tiny computer designed for beginners in electronics and coding; here each element is completely programmable via easy-to-use software on a dedicated website microbit.org, that can be accessed from a PC, tablet or mobile. It can be coded with something simple in seconds – like lighting up its LEDs or displaying a pattern – with no prior knowledge of computing.
Key features of the micro:bit
- 25 red LEDs to light up, flash messages, create games and invent digital stories.
- Two programmable buttons activated when pressed. Use the micro:bit as a games controller. Pause or skip songs on a playlist.
- On-board motion detector or “accelerometer” that can detect movement and tell other devices you’re on the go. Featured actions include shake, tilt and freefall. Turn the micro:bit into a spirit level. Light it up when something is moved. Use it for motion-activated games.
- A built-in compass or “magnetometer” to sense which direction you’re facing, your movement in degrees, and where you are. Includes an in-built magnet, and can sense certain types of metal.
- Bluetooth Smart Technology to connect to the internet and interact with the world around you. Connect the micro:bit to other micro:bits, devices, kits, phones, tablets, cameras and everyday objects all around. Share creations or join forces to create multi-micro:bit masterpieces. Take a selfie. Pause a DVD or control your playlist.
- Five Input and Output (I/O) rings to connect the micro:bit to devices or sensors using crocodile clips or 4mm banana plugs. Use the micro:bit to send commands to and from the rings, to power devices like robots and motors.
Age Group: 5 – 7 Years
Duration: 1 hour every week
Upcoming Classes
The program will be available on the following days of the week and time.
Days of the week | Time Slot | |||
Monday | – | – | 5pm – 6pm | 6pm – 7pm |
Tuesday | 8am – 9am | 9am – 10am | 5pm – 6pm | 6pm – 7pm |
Wednesday | 8am – 9am | 9am – 10am | 5pm – 6pm | 6pm – 7pm |
Thursday | 8am – 9am | 9am – 10am | 5pm – 6pm | 6pm – 7pm |
Friday | – | – | 5pm – 6pm | 6pm – 7pm |
Saturday | 8am – 9am | 9am – 10am | 5pm – 6pm | 6pm – 7pm |
Sunday | 8am – 9am | 9am – 10am | 5pm – 6pm | 6pm – 7pm |