Primary school teacher Manon Watkins gives her expert advice about how to teach simple coding to children in KS2 using the BBC Micro:bit.

The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized code-able computer with a lot of features including an LED light display, buttons, sensors and a couple of input devices like a microphone.The micro:bit ...

In a move that will bring a nostalgic smile to some British kids (and teachers) of the 80s, the BBC has announced that it is to produce a new educational mini-computer -- codenamed the 'Micro Bit ...

The Micro Bit is central the the BBC's Make It Digital initiative, which is aimed at raising proficiency and understanding of coding and digital creativity across the country.

A new book – “Coding with the micro:bit – Create Cool Programming Projects” – teaches children how to use the BBC micro:bit. Update: The book has now been published, with an updated title After ...

Samsung were on hand to show us a preview of the official Android app, developed to connect the BBC micro:bit with smartphones and tablets to enable coding on the go. The app also allows children to ...

The Micro:bit educational foundation is donating the devices alongside partners Nominet and the Scottish government in a bid to boost coding skills amongst primary school students.

The broadcaster is developing a spiritual successor to the BBC Micro, called the Micro Bit, which will give students a physical companion in their path to coding competence.