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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...

micro:bit: Make a Compass

The project uses the micro:bit to make a compass. The micro:bit has a compass that identifies magnetic north. The code uses input from that and the accelerometer to determine the angle of the micro:bit compared to the direction of magnetic north.

The Guide to Teaching Coding for Middle and High School

Introduction This guide provides a framework for teaching coding to middle and high school students. It is meant for people who want to introduce computer programming to students but who are relatively new to cit themselves. It contains a list of computer terms for reference. What is coding? Coding is the process of writing a computer program or application that solves a problem.  When it is taught in schools, learning to code is a way for educators to teach computational...