Introduction to BBC Microbit - Level 3
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Overview Introduction to BBC Micro: bit is designed to give you practical guidelines on how to use the Micro: bit. …
Overview
Introduction to BBC Micro: bit is designed to give you practical guidelines on how to use the Micro: bit. You will be learning about all the peripherals that can be used by the Micro: bit as well as build projects in it. The BBC Micro: bit is a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to the methods how software and hardware can work together.
The course will focus on the concepts, building projects and learning the science behind them. The course will serve as an excellent guideline if you’re a teacher or a parent that teaches young children how the Micro: bit works. In just two and half hours, you will learn ALL the peripherals of the Micro: bit and will build several projects too.
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- About the Tutor
- Learning Outcome
- Who is this qualification for?
- Prerequisites to take the course
- Method of assessment
- Certification
- Awarding Body
- Prospective Careers
Venkatesh is the founder of Makerdemy which is based in Singapore and has operations in Chennai, India. He has a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Madras and a Masters in Financial Engineering from the National University of Singapore. He also has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management in Bangalore. Venkatesh strongly believes that education helps transform people’s lives and that it should be made accessible to everyone.
- Gain an in depth understanding of the Micro: bit
- Learn to use all the peripherals that can be used with the Micro: bit
- Learn to use the buttons on the Micro: bit to trigger events.
- Learn how to communicate with Morse code using two Micro: bit
- Learn to do data transfers between the Micro: bit and a PC
- Parents looking to teach their children about the Micro: bit.
- An electronics enthusiast
- There are no pre-requisites to follow this course
- Learners should be over the age of 16
- This is a knowledge-based course, and thus, will contain no method of assessment.
Once the course is successfully completed, the learners get awarded the certificate of completion for ‘Introduction to BBC Micro: bit - level 3' by iAP.
The International Awards for Professionals (iAP) is an awarding body established in 1999 that aims to promote a high educational standard. They hope to create online education that is trustworthy and credible. They are focused on raising the standards of online education, and ensuring it is accessible to all. The iAP provides accreditation for a range of educational establishments, and monitors and continually develops the educational standards of such institutions. Their globally recognised certifications allow learners to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment in the chosen fields.
On successful completion of this course, learners will have the knowledge and skills to enter the relevant job market, with the confidence to explore a wide range of industry-related professions. You can study related courses that will open the door to new and exciting opportunities and enhance your expertise in this subject, and add this as a skillset on your resume. Your skills will be recognised by top employers and organisations that will enable you to land a generous-paying job, gain plenty of benefits, and a wide array of opportunities. Given below are job titles you can compete for,
- Front-end Web Developer
Course Curriculum
| 1. Getting Started with the Micro:Bit | |||
| 1.1. Introduction to the course | FREE | 00:05:00 | |
| 1.2. Getting to know your BBC Micro:bit | FREE | 00:05:00 | |
| 1.3. Physical Overview of the BBC Micro:Bit | FREE | 00:07:00 | |
| 2. Visual Programming Using The Block Editor | |||
| 2.1 Introduction to the Block Editor | FREE | 00:06:00 | |
| 2.2 Modules in the Block Editor | 00:06:00 | ||
| 2.3 Introduction to Programming Concepts | 00:06:00 | ||
| 2.4 Hello, World! | 00:04:00 | ||
| 3. Working with the Buttons and the LED Matrix | |||
| 3.1 Understanding the Micro:Bit buttons and the LED Matrix | 00:06:00 | ||
| 3.2 Blinking the LED Matrix with a button | 00:05:00 | ||
| 3.3 Advanced Functions of the LED Matrix | 00:05:00 | ||
| 3.4 Project: Pomodoro Timer | 00:08:00 | ||
| 3.5 Activity Project: Light Detector | 00:03:00 | ||
| 4. Working with the Accelerometer | |||
| 4.1 What is an Accelerometer? | 00:07:00 | ||
| 4.2 Using the Accelerometer Blocks | 00:06:00 | ||
| 4.3 Project: Spirit Level | 00:07:00 | ||
| 4.4 Activity Project: The Earthquake Detector | 00:01:00 | ||
| 5. Working with the Magnetometer | |||
| 5.1 What is a Magnetometer? | 00:07:00 | ||
| 5.2 The Magnetometer Module Blocks | 00:06:00 | ||
| 5.3 The Metal Detector Project | 00:08:00 | ||
| 5.4 Digital Compass Activity Project | 00:01:00 | ||
| 6. Working with Serial Communication | |||
| 6.1 Understanding Serial Communication | 00:09:00 | ||
| 6.2 Get the Micro:bit to talk with a PC | 00:05:00 | ||
| 6.3 The Temperature Logger Project | 00:09:00 | ||
| 7. Radio Communication | |||
| 7.1 What is Radio Communication? | 00:08:00 | ||
| 7.2 An Overview of the Radio Module Blocks | 00:04:00 | ||
| 7.3 Digital Telegraphy Project using the Morse Code | 00:08:00 | ||
| 7.4 Conclusion | 00:03:00 | ||
| Assignments | |||
| Introduction to BBC Microbit – Level 3 Assignments | |||
| Completion Certificate Request | |||
| Completion Certificate Request | |||
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