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Hello colleagues! The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces students to coding and digital making. It features LED lights, buttons, sensors, and can be programmed using block-based or text-based coding. Perfect for Key Stage 2 and 3 Computing lessons!

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BBC teach: What do get in a Mirco:bit starter kit?

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BBC teach: What do get in a Mirco:bit starter kit?

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micro:bit the next gen | unboxing the BBC micro:bit | BBC Teach

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Join weekly webinars to learn more about using BBC Mircobits with you students

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micro:bit webinars, code-alongs and other events

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Free webinars and code-alongs for schools

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Looking to start using micro:bits in your classroom? The official micro:bit educational foundation website has brilliant resources for beginners. Their getting started guide walks you through setup and your first program.

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The BBC micro:bit is an award-winning programmable device that allows students to get hands-on with coding and digital making. Use it to inspire your students to recognise the power of technology in the real world.

These first steps will help you get started and ready to teach with the micro:bit.

Don't have a micro:bit yet? Visit our product pages.

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micro:bit - Getting started - Introduction

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Just got your micro:bit? Get started here

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Brilliant news! I've found these fantastic lesson plans from the micro:bit foundation. They're aligned with the UK computing curriculum and include everything from basic movement sensors to creating simple games. Perfect for both primary and secondary levels!

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micro:bit resources to support your classroom teaching with the micro:bit including student handouts, reward certificates and wall display materials

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Don't just limit micro:bits to Computing! I've had great success using them in Science for data logging, in Music for creating instruments, and in PE for timing activities. Here's a brilliant collection of cross-curricular ideas.

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Teacher-tested ideas to bring coding into science

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Need inspiration? Check out this fantastic collection of pre-made micro:bit code examples. They're brilliant for demonstration or as starting points for your lessons. I particularly recommend the animation examples for engaging younger pupils.

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Gallery of the blocks and their images for micro:bit.

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Keep an eye on the STEM Learning website for brilliant micro:bit CPD opportunities. They regularly host free webinars covering everything from basics to advanced projects. I've attended several myself and they're absolutely worth your time!

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Teaching resources for the BBC micro:bit | STEM

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This booklet contains all the IET teaching resources for the BBC micro:bit.

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The micro:bit foundation offers brilliant self-paced training materials for teachers. I've used these to train our department staff - they include videos, tutorials, and downloadable resources. Highly recommended for building your confidence!

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Connect with other teachers using micro:bit! The micro:bit foundation forums are brilliant for sharing ideas and getting help. I've found some of my best lesson ideas through discussions with other UK teachers there.

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The micro:bit community is spread across the world, building cool things with micro:bits and writing the software that runs on them. Many micro:bit hardware and software resources are openly licensed, and we encourage and support contributions from anyone.

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Running into troubles? The micro:bit technical support page is brilliant for troubleshooting common issues. They've helped me sort everything from connection problems to programming queries. Absolutely bookmark this one!

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Will you continue to support the original micro:bit?

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Simple Code it projects to get you started

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Simple Code it projects to get you started

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At White Rose Science we’ve made the integration of the @microbit_edu easy for teachers. We have tested our resources in real classrooms and used our findings to make sure every experiment is:
✅ Supported with ready-made code
✅ Backed by clear teacher guidance
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At White Rose Science we’ve made the integration of the @microbit_edu easy for teachers. We have tested our resources in real classrooms and used our findings to make sure every experiment is:
✅ Supported with ready-made code
✅ Backed by clear teacher guidance
✅ Broken down https://t.co/dBnFQLlQoe

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At White Rose Science we’ve made the integration of the @microbit_edu easy for teachers. We have tested our resources in real classrooms and used our findings to make sure every experiment is:
✅ Supported with ready-made code
✅ Backed by clear teacher guidance
✅ Broken down… pic.twitter.com/dBnFQLlQoe
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At White Rose Science we’ve made the integration of the @microbit_edu easy for teachers. We have tested our resources in real classrooms and used our findings to make sure every experiment is:
✅ Supported with ready-made code
✅ Backed by clear teacher guidance
✅ Broken down https://t.co/dBnFQLlQoe

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At White Rose Science we’ve made the integration of the @microbit_edu easy for teachers. We have tested our resources in real classrooms and used our findings to make sure every experiment is:
✅ Supported with ready-made code
✅ Backed by clear teacher guidance
✅ Broken down https://t.co/dBnFQLlQoe

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At White Rose Science we’ve made the integration of the @microbit_edu easy for teachers. We have tested our resources in real classrooms and used our findings to make sure every experiment is:
✅ Supported with ready-made code
✅ Backed by clear teacher guidance
✅ Broken down https://t.co/dBnFQLlQoe