Loops are a programming method that uses repetition, a fundamental concept in programming curricula. Loops can make writing code more efficient and error-free.
An Introduction to Programming Simple Loops Read More »
Servo motors are great for projects where you want to make something else turn. This could be anything from a hand, like in the video below, to a vehicle.
micro:bit How-to: Make a Waving Hand Using a Servo Motor Read More »
Sensors are fundamental to programming robotics. They are used to recognize environmental data (things like temperature, light levels, and motion) and provide the information they collect to computer code.
A Complete Guide to Robotics for Middle and High School Educators Read More »
his project is a beginner project to show how to use the sound sensor on the micro:bit to trigger a behavior based on the sound level.
micro:bit How-to: Create Sound-Reactive LED Displays Read More »
This micro:bit beginner project is for people getting started with the micro:bit and with writing computer code. It requires no previous coding experience
micro:bit How-to: Create and Animate LED Display Images Read More »
The micro:bit is a popular tool to use for learning how to program physical devices, which is the foundation of robotics. The micro:bit is powerful as a standalone device, and adding other devices to it
micro:bit Add-ons: A Practical Guide Read More »
This project shows you how to create an interactive box that uses movement as an input to determine the behavior of a micro:bit. The box is designed to
micro:bit How-to: Musical Valentine Box with Tilt Controls Read More »
Critical thinking skills play an important role in STEM-based science education. Computational thinking is a newer concept that describes the skills needed to
Critical and Computational Thinking: What They Are and Why They Matter Read More »
This project uses the compass sensor embedded on the back of the micro:bit to determine direction and display it on the LED array. The compass uses the earth’s
micro:bit How-to: Build Your Own Digital Compass Read More »
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
