The micro:bit is such a tangible way to develop coding. It’s real, it’s exciting and it gives my students confidence to try new things and experiment.
Manon, Teacher, UK
Computing made physical
Computing
made physical
A micro:bit in the foreground showing a happy face while icons for micro:bit features are highlighted in the background
Use the micro:bit to sense, measure and log
Light
Temperature
Sound
Movement
Magnetism
Explore
Buttons
LEDs
Radio
Networks
Simple circuits
Pins
Animation showing code blocks for a flashing heart program sent from a computer to a micro:bit. Then the micro:bit display repeatedly shows a large then small heart icon.
Add code
to bring the micro:bit to life
Add code
to bring the micro:bit to life
Animation showing code blocks for a step counter program sent from a computer to a micro:bit. Then the micro:bit display shows 0.
Change the code
to transform it into something new
Change the code
to transform it into something new
Step into the real world
Animation of a step counter. A micro:bit with 0 on the display is attached to a trainer. The trainer steps twice. Each step increments the number on the micro:bit, showing 1 and then 2.
Step into
the real world
Endless opportunities to engage students with real-world technology
Curriculum-linked units of work, lessons, projects, design challenges and printable resources, including certificates and posters, give you everything you need to teach and inspire your students.
Our official blocks-based editor is Microsoft MakeCode and our text-based programming tool is the micro:bit Python editor. The BBC micro:bit also works with Scratch, Code.org App Lab and a wide range of other tools/editors.
In addition to the BBC micro:bits themselves, users have access to free lesson resources, free online professional development courses and free coding and classroom tools. These are all available from our Teach section. You may also be interested to visit our product pages to find out what’s included in the box for each of our products.
What ages is the micro:bit suitable for?
The BBC micro:bit is designed for young people ages 8+ and covers learning for all stages of school education: primary/elementary, middle and high schools.
Do micro:bit resources align with my curriculum?
We provide units of work mapped to the curriculum in the USA, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These and our other learning resources cover key topics typically on computer science curricula worldwide.
What computers or mobile devices does the micro:bit work with?
The micro:bit works with Microsoft, MacOS, Apple iPads(and iPhones) and Android devices. See minimum requirements.
How many micro:bits do I need for a class?
We typically recommend at least 1 micro:bit between 2 students, although they can be used in learning activities with small groups.
What is available in different languages?
The MakeCode editor and the Python editor as well as some pages and learning resources on our website are available in several languages. See details of how to access content in different languages.
