Kiddiengineer module 1 is our free beginners module which introduces you to the Microsoft MakeCode Editor and the BBC micro:bit. In this course, you will be introduced to the block code editor, so you can start your journey of coding. You will learn where you can download it, how you start coding in the editor, and how you can start to design fantastic programs and algorithms which you run on the in-built simulator

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Kiddiengineer Module 1

Adelle Naidoo

Wonderful short course

Wonderful short course

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5 star rating

Kiddienering Module 1

Louise Matthee

Great videos.. not boring at all.. well done! I learned a lot and you made it sooo easy to understand.

Great videos.. not boring at all.. well done! I learned a lot and you made it sooo easy to understand.

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Introduction to Module 1

Course outline

    1. Welcome to Module 1

    2. Safety Briefing - if you have a BBC micro:bit

    1. Lesson 1 - Overview

    2. What is a computer

    3. What is the micro:bit

    4. Microsoft Makecode

    5. Accessing Makecode

    6. The Editor

    7. The Block Library

    8. Saving a .hex file

    9. The Simulator

    10. Lesson 1 - Quiz

    1. Lesson 2 - Overview

    2. Introduction to Algorithm

    3. What is an Algorithm

    4. An Algorithm in Makecode

    5. Event Handlers

    6. Import & Comments

    7. Lesson 2 - Quiz

    1. Lesson 3 - Overview

    2. Introduction to Variables

    3. Making a variable

    4. A variable game

    5. Lesson 3 - Quiz

    1. Lesson 4 - Overview

    2. Lesson 4 - Introduction to conditionals

    3. A rap about conditionals

    4. Deciding on a song

    5. Are you old enough?

    6. Hogwarts sorting hat

    7. A warning system

    8. Lesson 4 - Quiz

    1. Lesson 5 - Overview

    2. Introduction to iteration

    3. A not so secret loop

    4. The repeat block

    5. The while block

    6. The for block

    7. Lesson 5 - Quiz

About this course

  • 44 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

Objectives

Introduce you to the basics of coding by using Makecode Blocks

  • By the end of this module you will be able to use Makecode and its simulator

  • By the end of this module you would have covered the basics of the block library

  • By the end of this module you will be able to create programs and use them on the simulator

Requirements

  • No previous knowledge is required.

  • You do not necessarily need a BBC micro:bit, but you will learn a lot more if you do.

  • You will need a device to connect to the internet with.

  • You will be shown how to get the correct FREE apps for your device.

  • This course is recommended for individuals 10 years of age and up.

  • You will receive access for 4 months.

Certification

You will receive a certificate of completion for Kiddiengineer Module 1: Welcome to coding with Makecode

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