Tag Archives: Engineering Process

How to program a micro:bit with MakeCode

Description When learning something new, the best first project is always a simple one that teaches basic skills and has a quick reward. That’s why my go-to first project for the micro:bit is the flashing heart. It teaches a little about events, highlights some of the features of the micro:bit, and provides an easy path into programming. All this project does is create a blinking heart on the micro:bit LED screen. I have added a few more steps to show...

How does Creativity Work for Scientists and Engineers?

Scientists help us understand the physical world. Engineers give us solutions to real-world problems. In the last decade, we have been integrating these disciplines into K-12 educational systems because of the important role they play in society. By giving kids who are interested in science and engineering fields more opportunities to participate in related activities early on, we make it more likely that they will be able to succeed in those fields of study. Both of these fields depend on...

7 tips for doing technology projects with kids

I like to think that I like to do technology projects with my son. The truth is, technology is tough and working on it with a kid is a road with lots of blind corners and potholes. Technology is in just about everything these days though, and I like to stay on top of it and help my son be a part of it. Any project you do with your kids will have times that feel more like after-school detention...