Find out more about the Microsoft MakeCode platform and the micro:bit, plus how you can access free coding training and resources.

Recently at BBC Research & Development, we got our hands on the new BBC micro:bit v2, a pocket-sized computer first launched in 2015 to help teach computer science. The first generation of this ...

In this series, pupils can learn lots about coding whilst being artistic, mathematical & musical by using block-based programming.

Recently at BBC Research & Development, we got our hands on the new BBC micro:bit v2, a pocket-sized computer first launched in 2015 to help teach computer science. The first generation of this ...

Pupils can use the MakeCode website at home, as it has a micro:bit simulator and code-along tutorials. It’s ideal for the nervous teacher to practise with as well!

The simulator extension for the micro:bit Machine Learning MakeCode extension. This is responsible for the user interface that appears below the micro:bit board in the MakeCode simulator. Bootstrapped ...

First lessons with MakeCode and micro:bit will provide a pathway of lesson plans and professional development for teachers to begin their micro:bit journey.

MakeCode project to collect accelerometer data This project records the accelerometer data into the data logging storage. An "activity number" from 1 to 7 can be selected, which will be identifiable ...

In this KS2 lesson, children will use a micro:bit to collect and analyse movement and sound data while dancing to different music tracks, learning vital coding concepts along the way… You realise you ...

The new micro:bit platform builds on its popular predecessor, and now includes a speaker, microphone, and Bluetooth 5 support.