👆 View a 3-minute video on how to use the Digital Skills Curriculum in your classroom.
Our curriculum supports the development of critical digital skills such as coding and robotics, preparing students for the future and fostering their growth as engaged, global digital citizens.
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Get started for 2024/25 View a quick 3 min video Info Sheet FAQsThe equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
A teacher interactive display is a device that allows teachers and students to interact with digital content on a large screen. It can be used for various purposes, such as presenting, annotating, collaborating, and engaging in interactive learning activities. Some examples of teacher interactive displays are SMART Board1, Clevertouch2, and Epson3. These displays have different features and specifications, such as touch sensitivity, embedded computing, software compatibility, and screen size. Teacher interactive displays can enhance the teaching and learning experience by making it more dynamic, collaborative, and fun.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | First in Line: What Comes Next? | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 2 | Cause and Effect: If This Happens, Then What? | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 3 | Sequence Master: Putting Events in Order | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 4 | Number Path: Step-by-Step Navigation | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 5 | Grid Navigator: Cracking the 4x4 Code | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Grid Masters: Exploring the 5x5 Adventure | Beginner | View Lesson |
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | On the Move: Getting Characters in Action | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 2 | Dance Party: Make Your Characters Groove | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 3 | Double the Fun: Adding a Friend for a Walk | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 4 | City Cruise: Driving Through the Streets | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 5 | Ready, Set, Race! Programming Speedy Sprites | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Floating in Space: Looping with the Spaceman | Beginner | View Lesson |
Becoming Robot Programmers: BeeBots Take on New Challenges!
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
The Bee-Bot is a child-friendly, programmable robot designed to introduce young students to basic programming concepts, including sequencing and problem-solving. This bee-shaped robot measures approximately 13 cm by 10 cm, featuring a simple interface with directional buttons to input commands for movement.
Capable of remembering up to 40 commands, Bee-Bot can move in 15 cm steps and turn 90 degrees, ideal for executing planned sequences. Its durable, colourful design and rechargeable battery via USB make it both classroom-friendly and easy to maintain. Teachers can use Bee-Bots with various thematic mats and accessories to enhance learning across different subjects, promoting creativity and teamwork among students.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Bee-Bot Basics: Forward and Backward Fun! | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 2 | Twist and Turn: Bee-Bot’s Lateral Moves | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 3 | Flower Power: Planting with Bee-Bots | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 4 | Bee-Bot's Bloom Hunt: Finding Flowers | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 5 | Square Dancing: Drawing Shapes with Bee-Bot | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Number Tracer: Bee-Bot’s Digital Path | Beginner | View Lesson |
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
A teacher interactive display is a device that allows teachers and students to interact with digital content on a large screen. It can be used for various purposes, such as presenting, annotating, collaborating, and engaging in interactive learning activities. Some examples of teacher interactive displays are SMART Board1, Clevertouch2, and Epson3. These displays have different features and specifications, such as touch sensitivity, embedded computing, software compatibility, and screen size. Teacher interactive displays can enhance the teaching and learning experience by making it more dynamic, collaborative, and fun.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Pattern Play: Spot the Sequence | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 2 | Which One's Different? The Odd One Out | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 3 | What Happens Next? First/Then Fun! | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 4 | Grid Games: Mapping the 3x3 | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 5 | Mastering the Maze: Navigating the 5x5 | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Dance Commands: Creating Move Algorithms | Beginner | View Lesson |
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Move and Groove: The Dance Party Begins! | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 2 | City Cruise: Driving Through the Streets | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 3 | Floating in Space: Looping with the Spaceman | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 4 | Dribble and Dunk: Basketball Fun with Scratch Jr. | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 5 | Ready, Set, Go! The Great Frog vs. Pig Race | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Talk It Out: Programming a Fun Conversation | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 7 | Maze Master: Help Your Character Escape! | Beginner | View Lesson |
Explore Electricity in Action by Building Real-World Circuits!
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
A Phillips screwdriver is a hand tool with a cross-shaped tip, designed to drive screws with a matching recessed cross or "Phillips" head. It's commonly used in a wide range of applications, including assembly and repair of appliances, electronics, and furniture. Essential for many classroom projects, it helps students learn practical skills and safely connect components.
Snap Circuits are hands-on learning kits designed to teach students about electronics and circuit design in an intuitive and interactive way. These kits consist of various electronic components like resistors, switches, motors, and speakers that snap together on a plastic grid—no soldering required.
Each kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions that guide students through the construction of working circuits to create projects like radios, alarms, and doorbells. This practical approach helps students understand the basics of electrical circuits and the functionality of different components by seeing and modifying the circuits they build.
Snap Circuits are durable, reusable, and expandable, making them an ideal resource for classroom settings. They foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, providing a foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts through engaging, real-world applications.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Electric Light and Switch | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 2 | Electric Light and Press Switch | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 3 | Motor Fan and Press Switch | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 4 | LED Circuit | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 5 | LED Circuit and Phototransistor | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Conduction | Beginner | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Introduction to Coding | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 1 | Scratch Tutorial | Quiz | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | A Dancing Cat and Bat | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Animal Sounds | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Crabby Cursor Chaser | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Rainbow Paintbrush | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Shark Tank | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Balloon Pop Game | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 6 | Story Adventures | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Dino food game | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Brainstorming Blast | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
From Simple to Sparks, build exciting circuits in the classroom
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
A Phillips screwdriver is a hand tool with a cross-shaped tip, designed to drive screws with a matching recessed cross or "Phillips" head. It's commonly used in a wide range of applications, including assembly and repair of appliances, electronics, and furniture. Essential for many classroom projects, it helps students learn practical skills and safely connect components.
Snap Circuits are hands-on learning kits designed to teach students about electronics and circuit design in an intuitive and interactive way. These kits consist of various electronic components like resistors, switches, motors, and speakers that snap together on a plastic grid—no soldering required.
Each kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions that guide students through the construction of working circuits to create projects like radios, alarms, and doorbells. This practical approach helps students understand the basics of electrical circuits and the functionality of different components by seeing and modifying the circuits they build.
Snap Circuits are durable, reusable, and expandable, making them an ideal resource for classroom settings. They foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, providing a foundational understanding of electrical engineering concepts through engaging, real-world applications.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | Electric Light and Switch | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 2 | Electric Light and Press Switch | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 3 | Motor Fan and Press Switch | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 4 | LED Circuit | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 5 | LED Circuit and Phototransistor | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Conduction | Beginner | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Introduction to Coding | Beginner | View Lesson | |
Week 1 | Scratch Tutorial | Quiz | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | A Dancing Cat and Bat | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Traffic Light Sequence | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Frog Frenzy | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Create a character | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Banana Stamp | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Virtual Pet | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 6 | Fish Tank Clicker | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 7 | GIFtastic | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Brainstorming Blast | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Introducing MakeCode Arcade | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Avoid the Enemy | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Cherry Collection | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Beat The Clock | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Arcade Build Battles | Intermediate | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Maze Madness | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Fruit Frenzy | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Game Lab | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
The BBC microbit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass and Bluetooth technology.
The board measures 4 cm × 5 cm and has a processor, accelerometer and magnetometer sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons, and can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack.
The list of things you can program the Microbit to do is nearly endless. You can program the buttons, LEDs and different sensors to create games and turn the Microbit into things like a pedometer, a compass or even a musical instrument.
Microbits can be purchased from a number of online retailers and can be purchased with and without a USB cable and battery pack. They can also be purchased in bulk from some retailers.
Online retailers
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Meet the Microbit | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Emojis | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Microbit Dice | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Temperature Tales | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Compass | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 6 | Animation | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Music Maker | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Microbit Lab | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | Introduction to Coding | Quiz | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 1 | Scratch Tutorial | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Paddle Ball Game | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Diver Game | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Star Chaser | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Maze Game | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Text to Speech | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Pattern Snake | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 6 | Easter Egg Catch | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Sound effects | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Build Battles | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | Introducing MakeCode Arcade | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Shark Attack | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Monkey Mayhem | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Target Test | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Arcade Build Battles | Intermediate | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Prison Break | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Car Collector | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Game Lab | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
The BBC microbit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass and Bluetooth technology.
The board measures 4 cm × 5 cm and has a processor, accelerometer and magnetometer sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons, and can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack.
The list of things you can program the Microbit to do is nearly endless. You can program the buttons, LEDs and different sensors to create games and turn the Microbit into things like a pedometer, a compass or even a musical instrument.
Microbits can be purchased from a number of online retailers and can be purchased with and without a USB cable and battery pack. They can also be purchased in bulk from some retailers.
Online retailers
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Meet the Microbit | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Microbit Light Clapper | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Microbit Step Counter | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Sound level | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Microbit Fruit and Veg Piano | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 6 | Microbit Compass and Thermometer | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Microbit Hot Potatoe | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Microbit Lab | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | Introduction to Coding | Quiz | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 1 | Scratch Tutorial | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Paddle Ball Game | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Code Like a Creator, Design Amazing Games and Animations with Scratch!
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Banana Jump | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Penalty Shootout | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Racing Car | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Music Video | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Red v Green v Blue | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 6 | Space Shooter | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Make a Clock | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Build Battles | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
iPads and tablets are versatile, portable computing devices that offer a wide range of educational applications in the classroom. Featuring touch-sensitive screens ranging from 7 to 13 inches, these devices allow students and teachers to interact directly with content through touch, swipe, and voice commands.
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | First Arcade Project | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Space Dodge | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Bat Battle | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Prison Break | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Arcade Build Battles | Intermediate | View Lesson | |
Week 6 | Dino Jump | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Monster Battle Arena | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Game Lab | Advanced | View Lesson |
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
The BBC microbit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass and Bluetooth technology.
The board measures 4 cm × 5 cm and has a processor, accelerometer and magnetometer sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons, and can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack.
The list of things you can program the Microbit to do is nearly endless. You can program the buttons, LEDs and different sensors to create games and turn the Microbit into things like a pedometer, a compass or even a musical instrument.
Microbits can be purchased from a number of online retailers and can be purchased with and without a USB cable and battery pack. They can also be purchased in bulk from some retailers.
Online retailers
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | Exploring Microbits | Quiz | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | Reaction Timer | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Microbit Magic 8 Ball | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Creating a Microbits Alarm System | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 5 | Designing a Microbits Weather Station | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 6 | Microbit Finder | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 7 | Microbit Pet | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Microbit Lab | Advanced | View Lesson |
Microbit Makers: Code Light Shows & Interactive Projects!
To do this module, students will need to use one of these devices. If necessary, students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
The equipment listed below is used in lessons in this course. Please note that these items can be shared among students if necessary.
The Adafruit NeoPixel LED Strip is a flexible, programmable strip of individually addressable RGB LEDs. Each LED can be controlled separately to display a wide range of colors and patterns.
Ideal for creative and educational projects, these strips can be used to teach students about coding, electronics, and design. By using platforms like Microbits or Arduino, students can program the LED strip to create custom lighting effects, interactive displays, or even simple animations. Perfect for classroom activities, the NeoPixel LED Strip provides a vibrant and engaging way to explore technology and creativity.
The BBC microbit is a pocket-sized codeable computer with motion detection, a built-in compass and Bluetooth technology.
The board measures 4 cm × 5 cm and has a processor, accelerometer and magnetometer sensors, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a display consisting of 25 LEDs, two programmable buttons, and can be powered by either USB or an external battery pack.
The list of things you can program the Microbit to do is nearly endless. You can program the buttons, LEDs and different sensors to create games and turn the Microbit into things like a pedometer, a compass or even a musical instrument.
Microbits can be purchased from a number of online retailers and can be purchased with and without a USB cable and battery pack. They can also be purchased in bulk from some retailers.
Online retailers
Unit | Lesson | Level | ||
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Week 1 | Microbit LED Strip | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 2 | LED Strip Clapper | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 3 | Microbit LED Strip Thermometer | Quiz Challenge | Beginner | View Lesson |
Week 4 | Shooting Stars | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 5 | LED Flags | Quiz Challenge | Intermediate | View Lesson |
Week 6 | LED Stacking | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 7 | LED Strip Precision Game | Quiz Challenge | Advanced | View Lesson |
Week 8 | Microbit Lab | Advanced | View Lesson |
Students can use any of the following devices to access and use the Digital Skills Curriculum:
No you don't need to install any software. Students view the modules and lessons of the curriculum using a web browser.
The Digital Skills Curriculum costs the following per student for a full school year:
Yes, not every school has one device per student and in those cases students can work in groups (ideally in a group of 2 or 3 students) and use one device between them.
Some of our digital skills curriculum modules require additional equipment to enhance the learning experience. These modules are designed to engage students with hands-on activities that complement the digital skills being taught. If your school does not have the necessary equipment, we can provide it for an additional cost. Please contact us for a detailed list of required equipment and associated pricing to ensure your students have everything they need for a comprehensive learning experience.
No prior coding experience is required to use the Digital Skills Curriculum. It's designed to be accessible and engaging for beginners and advanced learners alike.
At the beginning of grade there's an optional introduction module that's for beginner students. This introduces them to coding & digital skills and ramps them up so they can continue with the main modules of that grade.
No you don't need to do all the modules.
Schools can decide how much they want to do. Some schools might just do one module in the school year whilst others have more regular digital skills classes and do all three modules.
This is common in many schools and our curriculum and platform is designed to also work for split classes.
There are a couple of options on how you can use it depending on what might work best for your class.
Also if some students are excelling and get through the modules quickly, they can always move onto the next years module if necessary.
Yes, the Digital Skills Curriculum is covered by the government school book scheme. This scheme, which has been expanded to include all Junior Cycle and primary school students, ensures that schoolbooks and core classroom resources are provided free of charge
"Using the Coding Ireland Digital Skills Curriculum has been a game-changer for my classroom. It makes coding fun and accessible for all students, and the progress tracking tools help me identify and address learning gaps quickly. Thanks to Coding Ireland, my students are not just learning to code - they're becoming confident problem-solvers and critical thinkers."
Teacher, Castle Park School
"Integrating the Coding Ireland Digital Skills Curriculum at Oatlands College has transformed the way my students learn. They genuinely enjoy the engaging content, and it has significantly simplified my life as a teacher. The platform's format and level are perfectly tailored to their needs, and I'm excited about the fantastic topics prepared for the future. With this platform, I no longer have to spend my summers worrying about lesson planning. It's been an incredible experience for both my students and me!""
Teacher, Oatlands College