Posts by Neil Brown
A smart light switch
Micro:bit Mastery – Lesson 6 Objectives To combine AI machine learning and radio sending to create a smart device. To innovate and improve a smart device. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides BBC micro:bits (minimum 1:2 students) micro USB cables to connect micro:bits to computers 1 computer per micro:bit Micro:bit Mastery Lesson 1 – Conditions, variable and random…
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Micro:bit Mastery – Lesson 5 Objectives Understand, explain and use the radio function on a micro:bit to wirelessly transfer data. Understand and explain encryption of data. To send an encrypted message and decrypt a message you receive. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides BBC micro:bits (minimum 1:2 students) micro USB cables to connect micro:bits to computers 1…
Read MoreRadio coded messages
Micro:bit Mastery – Lesson 4 Objectives Understand, explain and use the radio function on a micro:bit to wirelessly transfer data. To send, receive and decode a coded message. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides BBC micro:bits (minimum 1:2 students) micro USB cables to connect micro:bits to computers 1 computer per micro:bit Micro:bit Mastery Lesson 1 – Conditions, variable…
Read MoreAI Machine Learning
Micro:bit Mastery – Lesson 3 Objectives Understand and explain what Machine Learning is Train a machine learning model with data and test its accuracy Apply a machine learning model to make a smart fitness tracking device. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides BBC micro:bits (minimum 1:2 students) micro USB cables to connect micro:bits to computers 1 computer…
Read MoreDig into the data
Micro:bit Mastery – Lesson 2 Objectives Understand inputs and outputs and give a variety of examples of how they are used. Design, write and debug code to collect accurate walking data. Collect, save and analyse data from a micro:bit. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides BBC micro:bits (minimum 1:2 students) micro USB cables to connect micro:bits to…
Read MoreConditions, variable and random outputs
Micro:bit Mastery – Lesson 1 Objectives Understand what conditional statements (selection) are, and why and when to use them in a program Understand what variables are and why and when to use them in a program. Learn how to create random outputs from a range of possibilities. Lesson Resources Lesson Slides BBC micro:bits (minimum 1:2…
Read MoreMicro:bit Mastery
About this unit: In this unit, pupils build on their prior knowledge of the BBC micro:bit to develop more advanced programming skills and apply them to purposeful projects. They will explore how to design, write, test, and refine programs that include multiple inputs, outputs and variables. They will also explore how AI machine learning works…
Read MoreA Parent’s Guide to Keeping Your Children Safe Online
As children become more connected and tech-savvy, ensuring their safety online is a top priority for parents. However, with the ever-changing digital landscape, it can be overwhelming to keep up. This guide offers quick, practical tips and handy tools to help you keep your children safe online and navigate online safety confidently, whether it’s managing…
Read MoreLEGO Robotics for Business at TechNExt 24
Education North Tyneside, the school improvement service for North Tyneside Council, has announced their participation in the TechNExt fringe festival with its event, LEGO Robotics for Business. This interactive workshop aims to connect local organisations with the incredible global STEM programme, FIRST LEGO League, a robotics and life-skills competition for 9-16 year olds. As the…
Read MoreNew connections
We are really excited to have been making some new connections in the last couple of weeks. We have now launched our LEGO Robotics for Business programme and are looking out for North East businesses to engage with. We’ve already been talking to lots of companies and organisations with STEM links, and now have events,…
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