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Intro to micro:bit

Control the micro:bit's sensors, LED display, and Bluetooth capabilities.

Intro to micro:bit

Control the micro:bit's sensors, LED display, and Bluetooth capabilities.

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micro:bit Programming Course

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What Kids Learn

  • Code a micro:bit using Tynker
  • Complete 30+ fun activities
  • Animate emoji faces on the micro:bit
  • Simulate coin tosses and loaded dice
  • Use as a sensor or game controller

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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

Online courses require a desktop computer, laptop computer, Chromebook, or Netbook with Internet connection and a Chrome (29+), Firefox (30+), Safari (7+), or Edge (20+) browser. No downloads required. Courses are not supported on tablets.

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Ahoy!

Learn micro:bit basics with Tynker.

6 Modules:

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

Control the micro:bit's LED display!

7 Modules:

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

Interact with the stage wirelessly.

7 Modules:

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

Create a virtual dice roller using variables and random numbers.

7 Modules:

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

Create comparable expressions with newly learned math operators.

8 Modules:

  • Chapter Intro
  • Mod Operator
  • Numeric Input on micro:bit
  • Expressions
  • Expressions Puzzle
  • DIY Intro
  • Number Guessing Game!
  • Quiz
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Two Sides of a Coin

Discovering booleans.

7 Modules:

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

Simplify variables with arrays and learn simple animation!

7 Modules:

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

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

6 Modules:

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

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

6 Modules:

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

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

7 Modules:

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

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

6 Modules:

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

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

6 Modules:

  • Introduction
  • Creating Functions
  • Passing Data
  • Chapter Puzzle
  • DIY
  • Quiz
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Soarin' Dragon

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

5 Modules:

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

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

4 Modules:

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

Graph sensor output from the micro:bit.

4 Modules:

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

Construct a playable piano on the micro:bit.

4 Modules:

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

Algorithms & Programming

Arrange commands in code to produce desired solutions.

Problem Solving

Evaluate task goals and identify steps to reach them.

Critical Thinking

Analyze and develop logical solutions to problems.

Decision Making

Determine options in the execution of a task with differing outcomes.

Testing & Debugging

Review code to locate and fix errors.

Hardware Control

Implement code to control external hardware devices.

Creativity

Produce varied artistic output using coding and other digital skills.

Interactive Programs

Create a program with multiple moving, visual, interactive parts.

Animation

Make parts of a program change appearance over time with motion or image sequences.

Game Design

Design simple to complex game programs that require continuous interaction.

Music

Utilize musical notes, sound effects, or synthesizers in programs.

Physics

Apply or discuss physical science in interactive coding projects.

Math

Utilize arithmetic, algebra, or geometry in a coding project.

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