Using a micro:bit with Scratch (2022)

Absolute beginners are invited to experience a differentiated physical computing and computer science classroom that meets learners where they are. Utilizing Scratch and micro:bits, participants will self-select into interest-based groups to begin creating a project that deepens their own understanding of physical computing and computer science education.

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Free Project-Based Scratch Lesson Plans that work with micro:bits

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Examples

• Creating a beat with buttons

• Using a glove to control a player

Getting started

• Scratch’s micro:bit page

Open exploration resources

• Katie’s resources

  • Follow the steps to learn more

• micro:bit remix studio

  • Read the instructions and remix the project to include more micro:bit functionalities

• micro:bit quick reference guides

  • Use these guides to dive deeper

• micro:bit cards

  • Come up front for physical copies of these cards or click to explore fun micro:bit activities

• micro:bit.org Scratch resources

  • Free resources for getting started with micro:bit and Scratch

More free Scratch and micro:bit resources

• Learn more about Scratch studios

• Learn more about Scratch teacher accounts

• Free Scratch lesson plans that incorporate micro:bits as extensions

• micro:bit debugging examples are at the top of this studio

Learn more about how we facilitated this session

• A podcast on rhizomatic learning

• A paper on rhizomatic learning

• Even more resources

Computer Science Education Resources I’ve created

• JavaScript Resources

• MAX/MSP Projects

• Media Arts & Technology Makerspace

• Scratch Resources

• Sonic Pi Resources

• Swift Resources

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