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MakeCode | Micro:bit | Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition
MakeCode | Micro:bit | Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition
The micro:bit is sweeping the globe as an accessible, inclusive approach to computing education that combines the magic of making with the power of code. Learn how combining the maker mindset with computational thinking can result in transformational learning experiences for all students.
The micro:bit is sweeping the globe as an accessible, inclusive approach to computing education that combines the magic of making with the power of code. Learn how combining the maker mindset with computational thinking can result in transformational learning experiences for all students.
By the end of this session attendees will know how to construct and download simple programs to their micro:bit, and they will know where to find curriculum & resources for their classrooms.
By the end of this session attendees will know how to construct and download simple programs to their micro:bit, and they will know where to find curriculum & resources for their classrooms.
This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) hands-on session for all levels (no prior computer science experience required). Mac/Windows/Chromebooks or GNU/Linux devices will work fine. iPads with Bluetooth enabled will also work.
This is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) hands-on session for all levels (no prior computer science experience required). Mac/Windows/Chromebooks or GNU/Linux devices will work fine. iPads with Bluetooth enabled will also work.
As cited by the New York Times, “In the decade ending in 2024, seventy three percent of STEM job growth will be in computer occupations,” such as coding, cloud computing, data mining, statistical analysis, and writing smartphone applications.
As cited by the New York Times, “In the decade ending in 2024, seventy three percent of STEM job growth will be in computer occupations,” such as coding, cloud computing, data mining, statistical analysis, and writing smartphone applications.
Today's Agenda
Today's Agenda
1. Why MakeCode?
1. Why MakeCode?
2. Foundational Concepts
2. Foundational Concepts
Code Your Initials with Tones
Create a Song
Gimme Five!
Make Your Own Video Game
2. How It All Fits Together
2. How It All Fits Together
3. Micro:bit Guided Projects
3. Micro:bit Guided Projects
4. Code Builder Agent in Minecraft: Education Edition
4. Code Builder Agent in Minecraft: Education Edition
1- Why MakeCode?
1- Why MakeCode?
Many new jobs in STEM are focused on coding more than in any other area. This means that coding has become as essential as reading, writing and math.
Many new jobs in STEM are focused on coding more than in any other area. This means that coding has become as essential as reading, writing and math.
Tools like MakeCode, Micro:bit, Minecraft "encourage children to get actively involved in writing software for computers and building new things, rather than being consumers of media" (Source).
Tools like MakeCode, Micro:bit, Minecraft "encourage children to get actively involved in writing software for computers and building new things, rather than being consumers of media" (Source).
Specific observations from research for helping students, including girls, become coders include the following:
Make coding a creative and collaborative activity: Some suggestions for making this happen include having students using Minecraft: Education Edition’s built-in coding tools, working together to control drones using the iOS Tynker app, or introducing them to coding with Hopscotch.
Teach computational thinking: This is a future-ready skill. Learn more about computational thinking and teaching algorithms; you may know more than you think.
Add real-world problem solving: Check out project-based or problem-based learning resources available.
2- MakeCode Basics
2- MakeCode Basics
Take a moment to explore MakeCode Basics. You will complete several exercises in guided teams or independent projects.
Take a moment to explore MakeCode Basics. You will complete several exercises in guided teams or independent projects.
Guided | Team Projects | Independent
Guided | Team Projects | Independent
MakeCode Resources
MakeCode Resources
Blog Entries & Projects
Video Tutorials
MakeCode Introduction
Curriculum
3-MakeCode for Micro:Bit
3-MakeCode for Micro:Bit
4- MakeCode with Minecraft: Education Edition
4- MakeCode with Minecraft: Education Edition
Ready to assist students learn about events, coordinates, variables, iteration, conditionals, functions, arrays, and more in an interactive environment?
Ready to assist students learn about events, coordinates, variables, iteration, conditionals, functions, arrays, and more in an interactive environment?
Guided | Team Projects | Independent
Guided | Team Projects | Independent
Resources
Resources
Blog Entries & Projects
Video Tutorials
MS Education Community:
Curriculum
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