This event covers the BBC micro:bit, and is a hands on course (hence the reserved numbers), where you will gain over the four hours, and Introduction and an advanced course all in the same day. The micro:bit is essentially a programmable computer, The micro:bit is an ARM-based embedded system designed by the BBC for use in computer education in the UK. The micro:bit aligns very well with the new leaving certificate in computer science, especially the Applied Learning Task 4. The micro:bit can be programmed in several languages, some of which include, makecode.microbit.org, Java Script and Python. This again aligns very well with the new leaving certificate subject.

The day is broken into two sections, at approximately two hours each.

Morning:

• Introduction to the micro:bit

• Coding the micro:bit

• Inputs and sensors built into the micro:bit (Radio, temperature, motion, light intensity, g force and many more)

• Variables

• Conditional Statements

• Communication of micro:bits (using the radio)

Afternoon:

• Breadboards and the micro:bit

• Basic circuits

• Digital outputs on a micro:bit

• Digital inputs on a micro:bit (using a pir motion sensor)

• Analogue outputs

• Analogue inputs