12 reasons why the micro:bit is fantastic for beginners
1 2 reasons why the micro:bit is fantastic for beginners The BBC micro:bit is a handheld, programmable micro-computer that can be used for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments – the possibilities are endless . 1 A ffordable : micro:bit retails for around £12.99 or a few pounds more in a kit with a USB cable and battery pack. This means that it's affordable to more families and that it's less of a financial risk to give it a go. It also means that if you make something really, really cool that you want to keep then you can get another one. 2 Easy Peasy : It can be coded from any web browser in Blocks, Javascript, Python, Scratch and more; no software required. 3 Get Inspired : It have over 200 different activities and resources to try, from easy experiments to creative coding challenges. 4 widely used by school(maybe in the furture to ba a major): Micro:bit is widely used in schools around the world, from F