{"id":39495,"date":"2021-11-25T17:01:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T15:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stem.edu.gr\/?post_type=lesson&p=39495"},"modified":"2022-06-21T14:35:43","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T12:35:43","slug":"microbit-%ce%bc%ce%b5-micropython","status":"publish","type":"lesson","link":"https:\/\/stem.edu.gr\/en\/lesson\/microbit-%ce%bc%ce%b5-micropython\/","title":{"rendered":"Microbit \u03bc\u03b5 MicroPython"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”31660″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this program program with Python (MuEditor-MicroPython) real sensors via a microcontroller \u2013 pocket BBC micro:bit. Students develop projects in Open source environments in both Hardware and software (open source software and hardware). They learn to program in a Text-Base language which is one of the most famous programming languages as well as a language of the future. Due to its simplicity, it helps us to understand in depth the mechanisms of programming. Python is designed to be easy to understand and fun to use. Fun is a motivation , as beginners can quickly create original tools that allow them to focus on learning programming concepts without having to worry about too many details. Those who will continue to use Python have an important career ahead of them. Python developers around the world immediately find work.
\nThe micro:bit is a computer that students can program, customize, control and bring to life their digital ideas, games and applications. With dimensions 4\u00d75 cm it is designed to be fun and easy to use. Users can create anything from games to cartoons at school and at home, even on the go \u2013 all you need is imagination and creativity. This powerful portable, fully programmable computer was designed by the BBC to encourage children to take an active part in writing software and building new devices that will be controlled by it.<\/p>\n

Advantages:
\nSmall Volume, Low Cost, built-in sensors, programming in Python, use of Shiled micro: bit add-on for connecting up to 20 sensor- actuators.<\/p>\n

In the first workshops we learn to program several sensors separately (eg temperature, humidity, distance from fire, brightness, smoke, etc.) and then combining our previous knowledge we create robotic projects based on student\u2019s ideas, always with the aim of helping humans to solve problems.
\nIn the next workshops the students are divided into alternating roles (eg Developer, electronic circuit maker, manufacturer, etc.) through collaborative learning and assignment of tasks per group (2-3 people) are led on their own to decision making and solution of a problem (project).<\/p>\n

This program has been created and delivered by Educational Robotics\u00a0Olympiad winners professors in educational robotics with many years of experience in all levels of education. It is adapted for 6th Grade Primary School and High School students without prior knowledge and aims at both learning and the joy of creation![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message icon_type=”entypo” icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-star-empty”]<\/p>\n

Program Goal\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The purpose of the program is to help your students to understand more complex programming concepts, to go deeper into learning physics, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) and electronics.
\nThrough the interdisciplinarity of the laboratories they will be able to read, design, but also to build electronic circuits using tools (voltmeter, ammeter, cables, cutters, screwdrivers, etc.)
\nStudents will begin to understand the sensors we use in our everyday devices, as well as the programming algorithm behind them.<\/p>\n

After completing this program they will be able to build small projects and program even at home since the cost of micro bit is very low and MicroPython is free software and can run on any platform \u2013 operating system.<\/p>\n

They also learn to experiment and control sensor systems \u2013 state-of-the-art technology \u2013 responsibly laying a solid foundation for their future careers, through a cycle of creative and fun activities.[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_message icon_type=”entypo” icon_entypo=”entypo-icon entypo-icon-star-empty”]<\/p>\n

Program Info<\/h4>\n