The Microsoft MakeCode platform is a free online blocks-based programming tool that's used to write the code that tells the micro:bit hardware what you want it to do. It’s very easy to use and allows ...

We offered a free classroom set of 30 micro:bits to primary schools across the UK as part of our BBC micro:bit - the next gen campaign. The deadline for UK primary school teachers to sign up for a ...

Find out more about the free courses - both online and in-person - to help primary school teachers gain the experience they need to teach using the BBC micro:bit with confidence. Learn about the micro ...

See the micro:bit used as an alarm for the secret den in The Dumping Ground and then have a go at the activity. Make an indoor-outdoor thermometer. videoMake an indoor-outdoor thermometer Watch as So ...

Primary schools around the UK are starting to receive their free classroom set of 30 BBC micro:bits as part of our BBC micro:bit – the next gen campaign. The deadline for UK primary school teachers to ...

Below are the partners who worked with us to deliver the BBC micro:bit campaign to a new generation of primary school children. Coming from a wide range of industries, they each brought their unique ...

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 ...

Take a look below to find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions about the BBC micro:bit. Please be aware that some of the links below will take you away from the BBC. Registration for ...

In this video Leah, Sol, Cedric and Lok have fun with the BBC micro:bit mini computer, playing a quiz game called Hot Potato, using the randomised timer function. Watch the video below with your class ...

In the CBBC series The Dumping Ground, Izzy, Dita and Erin use the BBC micro:bit to create a radio door alarm to monitor the door to their secret den. They set up a trap as they want to find out who ...

Big Manny: You are the next generation of awesome data scientists. Shereen: And we need your help. Big Manny: The micro:bit is a brilliant piece of tech. You can program it to do almost anything that ...

You can no longer submit your playground survey data, but you can still do all of the activities with your class. Big Manny: Hi, everyone. Welcome to the playground. Now, today I'm going to be showing ...