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Summer Robotics Camp with the Micro:bit
Kari Santos - coding Scratch and Robotics
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(444)
4 day camp (4 classes in one week) Learn to program the micro:bit (microbit), a credit-card-sized computer. This class is the first of multi-class series. Small class - max 6 learners
Class experience
This summer camp is an introduction to the micro:bit, an amazing, low-cost, credit-card-sized computer that can be used in a large variety of robotics projects. But for this class, you only need a $20 microbit kit. TLDR: You need to buy a Version 2 micro:bit for this class. In the next class in this multi-class series, you'll need to buy a robotics kit from Yahboom. This class is the first of a series of classes that will use the micro:bit with the "Yahboom world of module programmable...
Learn how to use the MakeCode editor Learn how to program the micro:bit Learn how to use the micro:bit's built-in accelerometer, display, buttons, speaker microphone, and thermometer. Write 4-6 programs using the micro:bit's features.
I have been teaching coding with the micro:bit for over 6 years.
You need a Version 2 micro:bit, and a micro-USB cable (you probably own 10 of these cables!). Some sources: https://www.amazon.com/Microbit-Starter-Kit-Micro-Built/dp/B09MBBT9YL/ref=sr_1_9 https://www.okdo.com/us/p/bbc-microbit-v2-2-single-board/ https://www.sparkfun.com/products/17287 https://vilros.com/products/microbit-v2 Please be very careful and make sure you are ordering a Version 2 (V 2). Prices and availability vary wildly! If you just want to get the Yahboom kit (needed Robotics - Part 2 class) with or without the micro:bit: https://category.yahboom.net/collections/mb-robotics/products/wom-sensor-kit-microbit?variant=39416926699604
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Learners need to drag a file in the (Finder MacOS or File Explorer on PC), and many do not know how to do this, and struggle. Parent help may be needed to learn this skill! We use Microsoft's makecode.com website as our code editor. It is COPPA compliant. No account is necessary, but projects are saved on the server based on computer info, so using the same computer for the whole class is recommended.
makecode.com
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(444)
I teach coding classes using Scratch and micro:bit robotics on OutSchool. I truly believe that Scratch is the best coding platform for kids. And micro:bit is by far the best "physical computing" device for learning robotics! I love the excitement...
Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-6 learners per class
