Micro:bit for Beginners 2-hour Educator Workshop – November 13th 2023

Completed. See Zoom recording and Google Slide presentation links below.

Interested in the micro:bit and want to learn more? Or maybe you have micro:bit modules for your classroom but don’t know what to do with them?  Start here for a 2-hour hands-on guided introduction.  

The micro:bit module is ideal for adding a hands-on element to all manner of STEM subjects.  With onboard sensors, display, and radio, there is much to do with it alone. Combine it with a robot chassis or electronics kit, and the possibilities grow.  Barriers to getting started are minimized with low cost hardware and no-cost, easy-to-use browser based programming tools. 

This free workshop is open to middle school, high school, and college educators teaching STEM subjects.  For the best experience, purchase a micro:bit GO Bundle in advance to use during the workshop. If that is not possible, the online micro:bit simulator is also an option. 

Workshop activities:

• Set up your micro:bit module programming connection 
• Write Block code and Python scripts to interact with the micro:bit display and sensors
• Edit and save scripts
• See how the micro:bit supports experiential learning in coding, robotics, electronics, and cybersecurity courses
• Locate student and teacher resources from micro:bit, Parallax, and CYBER.ORG

How to Participate:

• Fill out the application at the link below. The course is open to middle school, high school, and college educators teaching STEM subjects.  
• For the best experience, purchase a micro:bit GO Bundle in advance to use during the workshop. 
• To those accepted, we will email approvals with a link to register for the Zoom sessions.
• The Zoom sessions will be recorded and posted publicly to YouTube, in case you miss it!
• Afterwards, a certification of completion for 2 Professional Development hours will be provided (attendance will be taken!)

Questions?

If you aren’t sure if this class is right for you, contact us via education@parallax.com, or call the Educator Hotline at (916) 701-8625. Tell us about your needs and ask us your questions.