Date
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Location Name
Educator Playground (G-P Atrium)
Name
Micro:Bit Magic
Description
This session will show you how the Micro:bit can transform your classroom into a hub of invention and creativity. This session is designed for educators eager to move beyond "Hello World" and dive deep into the world of physical computing. In this session, you will learn to:
Start Strong: Discover effective, scaffolded entry points to introduce students to the Micro:bit, ensuring confidence regardless of their prior coding experience.
Spark Creativity: Explore project-based lesson plans that merge art, engineering, and logic—from interactive wearables and musical instruments to smart home prototypes.
Expand Possibilities: Dive into Micro:bit extensions. We will demonstrate how to integrate servos, environmental sensors, and expansion boards to turn simple code into dynamic, real-world machines.
Walk away with a concrete toolkit of project ideas that empower your students to build, invent, and express themselves as they learn to make coding tangible!
Speakers
Session Type
Traditional Workshop
Track
Emerging Technologies
Secondary Track
Digital Tools
Primary Audience
Middle School
Secondary Audience
Specialists
Fall Conference Strands
Educate
MA DLCS Strands
Digital Tools and Collaboration