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micro:bit 101

Learn to code the micro:bit, a tiny programmable computer with built-in sensors, an LED array, and Bluetooth.

micro:bit 101 Course

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16 Lessons
97 Activities
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Recommended for Ages 8+

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Tynker Code Blocks

Tynker's visual code blocks are a great way for beginners to code, without needing to remember how to type syntax. By dragging and dropping code blocks together, young coders can produce vividly complex programs and games in our proprietary app, which includes support for graphics, sound, physics, and more.

What Kids Learn

  • Lists
  • actor properties
  • advanced animation
  • advanced costume handling
  • advanced events
  • advanced math
  • advanced messaging
  • advanced motion
  • basic math
  • cloning
  • conditional loops
  • delays
  • detect conditions
  • expert physics
  • expressions
  • function calls
  • function parameters
  • functions
  • game design
  • input/output
  • micro:bit clock
  • micro:bit music
  • micro:bit radio
  • micro:bit sensors
  • micro:bit simple input/output
  • micro:bit simple signals
  • micro:bit sprite control
  • micro:bit user interface
  • music and instruments
  • operators
  • screen bounds
  • simple conditionals
  • simple drawing
  • simple events
  • simple loops
  • simple messaging
  • simple physics
  • simple variables
  • string handling
  • text handling
  • timer
  • visibility

How Kids Learn with Tynker

Kids learn on their own with a guided, hands-on approach that individualizes the learning experience. Tynker's online courses provide a complete learning system for your child to master the fundamentals of programming. Tynker's visual programming language makes it easy to learn, and once kids gain proficiency, they can seamlessly transition to Javascript coding within the Tynker learning system. Enroll in one of our plans for unlimited play across all courses.

Game-Based Learning

Tynker's self-guided lessons break down coding concepts while solving puzzles and making cool apps.

Interactive Assessments

Quick practice quizzes and assessment tests evaluate a child's comprehension of subjects taught.

Captivating Topics

There's always something to learn with multiple subjects, projects, and coding languages available.

System Requirements

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Ahoy!

Learn micro:bit basics with Tynker.

6 Activities:

  • Ahoy micro:bit!
  • Front of the Board
  • Back of the Board
  • Block Review
  • Land Ho!
  • Quiz

Light the Way

Control the micro:bit's LED display!

7 Activities:

  • Shine like Treasure!
  • Using Single LEDs
  • Single LED Puzzle
  • Making Images
  • Images Puzzle
  • Faces!
  • Quiz

Wireless

Interact with the stage wirelessly.

7 Activities:

  • Introduction
  • Stage Interaction
  • Sending Messages
  • Receiving Messages
  • Chapter Puzzle
  • DIY
  • Quiz

High Rollers

Create a virtual dice roller using variables and random numbers.

7 Activities:

  • Variables
  • Variable Basics
  • Swap Variables Puzzle
  • Random Numbers
  • DIY Intro
  • Dice Roller
  • Quiz

π-rates

Create comparable expressions with newly learned math operators.

8 Activities:

  • Chapter Intro
  • Mod Operator
  • Numeric Input on micro:bit
  • Expressions
  • Expressions Puzzle
  • DIY Intro
  • Number Guessing Game!
  • Quiz

Two Sides of a Coin

Discovering booleans.

7 Activities:

  • Chapter Intro
  • Booleans and Conditionals
  • Boolean Puzzle
  • User Input
  • User Input Puzzle
  • Coin Toss
  • Quiz

M-oceanography

Simplify variables with arrays and learn simple animation!

7 Activities:

  • Chapter Intro
  • Arrays
  • Arrays Puzzle
  • Simple Loops
  • Simple Loops Puzzle
  • Animation
  • Quiz

Game Night

Learn how simple games are created with sprites and in game events.

6 Activities:

  • Chapter Intro
  • micro:game Engine
  • Radio
  • Chapter Puzzle
  • Dot Frenzy
  • Quiz

Sensory Overload

Build a game of Tag using the micro:bit motion sensor.

6 Activities:

  • Chapter Intro
  • Reading Sensors
  • Sensor Gestures
  • Sensor Puzzle
  • Chip Says
  • Quiz

Pins

Learn how to use the pins on the micro:bit.

7 Activities:

  • Introduction
  • Digital Pins
  • Analog Pins
  • Power and Ground
  • Chapter Puzzle
  • DIY
  • Quiz

Devices

Learn how to control motors and speakers with micro:bit.

6 Activities:

  • Introduction
  • Speakers
  • Motors
  • Chapter Puzzle
  • DIY
  • Quiz

FUNctions

Learn about functions and how to add them to your projects.

6 Activities:

  • Introduction
  • Creating Functions
  • Passing Data
  • Chapter Puzzle
  • DIY
  • Quiz

Soarin' Dragon

Learn how to use the micro:bit as a gamepad with Tynker.

5 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • micro:bit Control
  • Gameplay
  • Wall Generation
  • Soarin Dragon

Glow Shoes

Create a gadget for your shoes to make them light up and count steps.

4 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Detecting Footsteps
  • Connecting LEDs
  • Flashing Lights

Grapher

Graph sensor output from the micro:bit.

4 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Getting Started
  • Moving the Cursor
  • Keeping Time

Piano

Construct a playable piano on the micro:bit.

4 Activities:

  • Project Introduction
  • Piano Building
  • Setting the Stage
  • Playing Music

Lists

actor properties

advanced animation

advanced costume handling

advanced events

advanced math

advanced messaging

advanced motion

basic math

cloning

conditional loops

delays

detect conditions

expert physics

expressions

function calls

function parameters

functions

game design

input/output

micro:bit clock

micro:bit music

micro:bit radio

micro:bit sensors

micro:bit simple input/output

micro:bit simple signals

micro:bit sprite control

micro:bit user interface

music and instruments

operators

screen bounds

simple conditionals

simple drawing

simple events

simple loops

simple messaging

simple physics

simple variables

string handling

text handling

timer

visibility

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