BBC

Playing with the new micro:bit - three MakeCode projects for you to try out

Recently at BBC Research & Development, we got our hands on the new BBC micro:bit v2, a pocket-sized computer first launched in 2015 to help teach computer science. The first generation of this device ...
Hackaday

Micro:bit

The Micro:bit is a fun microcontroller development platform, designed specifically for educational use. Out of the box, it’s got a pretty basic sound output feature that can play a single note at a ...
BBC

Explore the BBC micro:bit in the classroom with the Institute of Imagination

We have two webinars from the Institute of Imagination to choose from, each offering unique insights and practical guidance. Our latest webinar is perfect for teachers seeking hands-on support with ...
Ars Technica

BBC starts sending free Micro:bit computers to a million UK students

Starting from this morning, March 22, about a million teachers and students across the UK will begin to receive a free BBC Micro:bit computer. The idea is to get an ...
Computer Weekly

BBC turns micro:bit computers into IoT devices

The BBC, along with Lancaster University and Nominet, has demonstrated a prototype method for safely and securely turning its micro:bit children’s computer into an internet of things (IoT) device. The ...