Be a Digital Maker

The Micro:bit is a tiny, pocket-sized computer that makes coding tangible and promotes creativity. The device features 25 LED lights and 2 programmable buttons which can be used in games. This smart device can also program a compass, digital watch, fitness tracker or even a game console. With the Micro:bit, it encourages students to learn basic coding and programming skills to prepare them for today's tech-savvy world.


No prior understanding of coding is required for this course

Programming Language(s) Involved: -

Recommended Age: 9-10 yr

Duration: 12 hours



Course objective:

  • Provide understanding of the functions of Micro:bit

  • Introduce the fundamentals of block-based programming and compiling instructions

  • Encourage design-thinking process


Course outcome:

By the end of this free programme, students will be able to:

  • Understand the basic functions of the Micro:bit

  • Perform block-based programming and compiling instructions to program a LED and buzzer sequence

  • Create a Micro:bit project with knowledge learnt

Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Introducing Micro:bit

    • Challenge yourself
  2. 2

    • Strings and Loops

    • Strings and Buttons
  3. 3

    • Output and Circuitry

    • Output and Circuitry II
  4. 4

    • Output and Circuitry Challenges
  5. 5

    • Touch Detection
  6. 6

    • Digital Music
  7. 7

    • Wire Game Project

    • Challenge Yourself
  8. 8

    • Magnetism

    • Challenge yourself