CIC: Semester 1, Week 4: Teaching novices to program with Microbits

Microbits are a popular way to introduce children to computer hardware and programming with a visual programming language. In the face to face class this week, you'll have a chance to try out Microbits and consider the logistics of teaching with them. To prepare for the class:

1. Read this article about physical computing from the Big Book of CS Pedagogy (pp130-138).

2. Read this article about an approach to structured programming activities for learners: PRIMM

3. Think about a children's story you know that contains conditions as part of the plot. During the class, think about how you could make a Microbits activity to match the story. 

 e.g. IF it is dark THEN the owl needs a light (This example is from Johnny, a former CiC student whose class was reading the story "The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark")

Further information

Here are the slides for the class and some further Microbits resources.

ARM resources for physical computing including Microbits