My students crave technology and are visual and kinesthetic learners. They learn the best when they can see and do. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized, code-able computer packed with features. It boasts an ARM-built processor, a motion sensor, built-in compass, USB port, 25 LED lights, buttons, and Bluetooth technology. The micro:bit can be used to create multiple things. My school is the second largest school out of almost a 100 schools in my county. My school currently doesn't have a technology class nor a STEM connection in which students can engage in the fundamentals of coding. Our classes are overcrowded and the entire seventh grade is outside in mobile units without lab stations making it very hard to conduct hands-on activities in a safe, secure environment. Due to the advancements in technology however, students can now engage in digital labs without having to assess physical resources that might be too expensive or not readily available.
Due to COVID-19 my classroom now is completely virtual, Micro:bits will allow my students to code and program from the safety of their homes. As they progress they will be able to utilize coding fundamentals they have learned to solve real-world problems using more advanced technology and codes. The Micro:bits will allow students to work independently and collaboratively during the pandemic, prepare them for employment, and boost computational thinking across the curriculum. The students will be able to utilize these devices using the USB ports or the battery packs that come in the kits.
Micro:bits will enhance their home learning environments. Students learn best when they are immersed in knowledge, and this is achieved through interaction and application. With the micro:bit, students can get hands-on and switch from being consumers of digital information to designers and creators.
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My students crave technology and are visual and kinesthetic learners. They learn the best when they can see and do. The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized, code-able computer packed with features. It boasts an ARM-built processor, a motion sensor, built-in compass, USB port, 25 LED lights, buttons, and Bluetooth technology. The micro:bit can be used to create multiple things. My school is the second largest school out of almost a 100 schools in my county. My school currently doesn't have a technology class nor a STEM connection in which students can engage in the fundamentals of coding. Our classes are overcrowded and the entire seventh grade is outside in mobile units without lab stations making it very hard to conduct hands-on activities in a safe, secure environment. Due to the advancements in technology however, students can now engage in digital labs without having to assess physical resources that might be too expensive or not readily available.
Due to COVID-19 my classroom now is completely virtual, Micro:bits will allow my students to code and program from the safety of their homes. As they progress they will be able to utilize coding fundamentals they have learned to solve real-world problems using more advanced technology and codes. The Micro:bits will allow students to work independently and collaboratively during the pandemic, prepare them for employment, and boost computational thinking across the curriculum. The students will be able to utilize these devices using the USB ports or the battery packs that come in the kits.
Micro:bits will enhance their home learning environments. Students learn best when they are immersed in knowledge, and this is achieved through interaction and application. With the micro:bit, students can get hands-on and switch from being consumers of digital information to designers and creators.
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