Maker Special Course: [Micro Python-PBL Special Practice]

Programming as a maker to unleash your creativity
Creating Microbit Projects with Python

• Special course designed for students with Python programming skills above CS3
• Cultivate children to use Python and create application projects with Microbit
• Develop children's imagination, creativity, logic and expression
• Discuss and share project results with peers

Inspire children's creativity and become little makers!

Micro:bit x Python is a PBL project-based practical course that combines creativity and programming skills.

Through this special course, students with CS3 level or above can truly experience the fun of developing applications with programming!

Children can use the multiple sensors and computing functions of the Micro:bit development board, combined with Python programming

Give full play to their own creativity, develop interactive applications, cultivate the ability to produce special projects, and become little makers.

What is Micro:bit?

Micro:bit is a microcomputer development board designed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for young people to learn programming and basic electronic circuits.

With Micro:bit's easy programming features and specially developed web page compiler interface,

When you write code, Micro:bit can interact with the real world.

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Course Content

01. Get to know micro:bit

02. Introduction to the web editor

03. Make Micro:bitLED animation (Python basic syntax, loops, arrays and indexing exercises)

04.Button application and flashing pattern implementation-rock-paper-scissors game: scissors, rock, paper (Python conditional and loop practice)

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Prerequisites

It is recommended that students first take CodeCombat CS3 or above

You can take this special course.

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Course Reference Period

9/20 (Sunday) 14:00-15:30

10/22 (Sun) 14:00-15:30

**After registering for the course, the system will send you the online course video link**

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No complicated equipment required

Take classes at home

The online course is taught using Google Meet. All you need is a computer (including a microphone and headphones) and an internet connection. You can take the course anywhere. Students with a Micro:bit development version can bring the device into the course. Students without a Micro:bit development version can also practice through a computer simulator. During class, the instructor will turn on the camera and share the screen to demonstrate maker teaching, and will also ask students to share their own screens so that the teacher can clearly understand the operation status of each student.

FAQ

Q: What age group is suitable for learning this course?

A: This course is recommended for students in the third grade of elementary school to the third grade of junior high school.

Q: Is this course suitable for students with no programming experience?

A: It is recommended that students take CodeCombat CS3 or above before participating in this special course.

Q: What is the background of the instructor of the online course?

A: The team's lecturers all have professional information backgrounds. They can become certified lecturers only after passing AI4kids' long-term training and teaching review. They have rich teaching experience!

Q: What equipment do I need to prepare for class?

A: You only need to prepare a computer (including microphone, headphones) and internet for your child to start the class. Micro:bit is an optional device. If you don’t have this development board, you can also use a computer simulator to experience learning.