Apprentice Kit

Introduction to the Micro:bit

This course begins with an introduction to basic computer skills. Once learners have gained a basic understanding of computer skills and their fundamental components, such as the internet and e-communications, they will then progress to an introductory course on MakeCode and Scratch. These platforms will provide learners with the opportunity to create interactive and engaging programming experiences as first-time members to the world of programming. The knowledge and skills that learners gain will form a foundation for a tailored experience that enables learners to create and run user programmes on simulated targets such as the

Leaners will be exposed to:

Micro:bit and Micro:bit Car

- Scratch coding: fundamentals to game development
- Micro:bit board: input, process, output
- Light, temperature, and tilt sensing
- Micro:bit car: object avoidance, line-following, music-playing, remote control
- An introduction to robots
- Algorithms
- Mechanical components of the Microbit: car
- Electronics etiquette