Kitronik is one of many partners working with the BBC on the BBC micro:bit project. Collectively the project will give every year 7 student a BBC micro:bit, but just as important as the hardware it will offer project ideas, resources, tutorials to allow teachers to deliver exciting curriculum based activities using the BBC micro:bit. At Kitronik we will be focusing on using the BBC micro:bit within D&T.
What is the BBC micro:bit? – Kitronik University
The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that you can code, customise and control – simply switch it on and programme it to light up, sync with other devices, and make your very own BBC micro:bit ideas, games and apps come to life.
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BBC micro:bit Demo – D&T Summer School
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be demonstrating the BBC Micro Bit at the D&T Summer School in Loughborough on the 9th and 10th of July.
Minecraft Inspired Coffee Table
We first saw the prototype of this Minecraft inspired coffee table project when Martin Raynsford was in the office visiting. We were so taken with it that we arranged for Martin to take the material he needed so he could get to work on a full size version. Now that table is finished, we managed to get hold of Martin to give us the run down of exactly how it was made. Without further ado, over to Martin
NTU – Bringing electronic fashion into the classroom
Nottingham Trent University Design and Technology lecturers Sarah Davies and Alison Hardy recently created some new resources exploring bringing electronic fashion into the classroom. Have a look at how they set about bringing together electronics and textiles here.
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Learn how to make an LED Brooch with a magnet switch in our easy to follow tutorial.