BBC micro:bit Next Gen Pack (pack of 30 Micro:bits + accessories)
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket computer that gives children a hands on and fun way to learn digital creativity and programming skills. Use it to bring coding and computing to life, and inspire your students to get creative with technology.
The BBC micro:bit Next Gen classroom pack is now available to buy. This pack was distributed to schools across the UK as part of a major campaign by BBC Education, the micro:bit Educational Foundation and Nominet, and is ideal for school teachers who want to try the micro:bit in or outside the classroom.
Each Next Gen pack includes; 30 x micro:bit V2 boards, 30 x micro USB cables, 30 x battery holders, 60 x AAA Batteries, 32 x Wearable wrist strap, and 32 x flexible micro:bit holders.
The friendly, simple design makes the micro:bit easy for an absolute beginner to pick it up and start coding. But don’t be fooled, this tiny 4cm x 5cm device packs a lot of punch. With 142 components stuffed onto this tiny board, you can use free coding editors to program an incredible range of exciting outputs. It even has an edge connector to connect further accessories, external circuits or components, creating endless possibilities. The BBC micro:bit Next Gen classroom pack also includes a brand-new flexible micro:bit holder and strap, so you can easily attach a micro:bit to a wrist or ankle, to take your coding outside and on the move.
If you are keen to use the micro:bit in your teaching, but don’t know where to start, don’t worry! Code editors, amazing tools, projects, lessons, classroom resources and professional development, in different languages, can all be accessed from microbit.org for free.
Next Gen Pack Features:
- All the hardware you need to integrate the micro:bit into your classroom.
- Backed up by a wealth of resources to help you every step of the way.
- Each Next Gen pack includes; 30 x micro:bit V2 boards, 30 x micro USB cables, 30 x battery holders, 60 x AAA Batteries, 32 x Wearable wrist strap, and 32 x flexible micro:bit holders.
- Get the micro:bit into your classroom today!
BBC micro:bit Features:
- USB, Radio, serial, and Bluetooth connectivity.
- A Compass & Accelerometer.
- 2 x user-assignable buttons.
- A programmable 25 LED display.
- 25 pin notched edge connector.
- Onboard speaker.
- MEMs Microphone with LED indicator.
- Touch-sensitive logo.
- Light level/Temperature sensing.
- Built-in sleep/off mode allows the board to be powered-down.
- It can supply up to 200mA of current to external accessories.
- Power status LED and USB data transfer LED.
- Code it with MakeCode; Blocks, Javascript, or Python.
Contents:
- 30 x micro:bit.
- 30 x micro USB cables.
- 30 x battery holders.
- 60 x AAA Batteries.
- 32 x Wearable wrist strap.
- 32 x flexible micro:bit holders.
BBC micro:bit Dimensions:
- PCB Length: 52mm.
- PCB Width: 42mm.
- PCB Height: 11.7mm.
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Resources:
- The micro:bit Foundation website.
- Get started with Micro:bit and teacher training: what is the micro:bit?.
- Lessons and teaching resources: micro: micro:bit teach.
- Projects: Make it: Code It Project.
- Coding platforms: Let’s code with micro:bit.
- The Primary Teachers’ next gen guide to teaching with the micro:bit.
- The microbit User Guide For Absolute Beginners.
- Kitronik University micro:bit resources and guides.
