Gadget Maker Workshop (Microbit)

Cobo Academy Hong Kong

Ever wonder how wearable gadgets such as smartwatches and fitness trackers work under the hood? The Maker concept fosters curiosity, tinkering and imagination, and is fast emerging in the world of STEM! Come and join our 2.5-hour Maker Workshop where your child will create amazing gadgets through coding and electronics. The BBC Micro:bit is a powerful and fully programmable palm-sized computer with infinite possibilities. In this Maker Workshop, your child will learn how to program Micro:bit into a wearable gadget equipped with a sensor-based game and fitness tracker. The device may be small, but what your child can do with Micro:bit is only limited by imagination! Let you coding journey begin!
Level: Beginner
Medium of Instruction: English
Learning Objectives: 
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<LI>Understand how hardware and software work together.</LI>
<LI>Learn about Micro:bit and its on-board sensors.</LI>
<LI>Master the basics of block-based programming, including the use of variables, conditions, randomization and loops.</LI>
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What you will create: Create and program a Micro:bit wearable gadget with a sensor-based game and fitness tracking step counter.
What to bring: 
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<LI>An iPad or a laptop (PC or Mac) with power adapter</LI>
<LI>A creative and curious mind!</LI>
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