Get more out of BBC micro:bit - the next gen by exploring a range of articles that can support teachers with further ideas and information, featuring profiles and inspiration from well-known faces.
Spencer Kelly: How access to technology at school shaped my entire life
Technology journalist and presenter Spencer Kelly talks about why developing design and technology skills at a young age is important.
An expert take on AI and machine learning
Technology experts share their insights on the future of AI and machine learning, and where to get started.
A history of the best-loved playground games
We spoke to experts from the University of Sheffield about the history of playground games including hopscotch, skipping and hide and seek.
Five innovative playgrounds from around the world
As the BBC micro:bit playground survey encourages pupils to go outdoors, we look at some stunning playgrounds that are STEM/STEAM focused.
Five times numbers helped us make sense of the world
UK National Statistician Professor Sir Ian Diamond talks about how statistics have allowed us to understand the development of our world from the first census to the 1970s election.
"I love that I’ve been able to use data to have an impact in lots of different areas"
Professor Jennifer Visser-Rogers talks about her career in statistics and the importance of encouraging children to learn more about data.
DanTDM on why coding is an important skill for young people
YouTuber DanTDM tells us why he wanted to take part in the BBC micro:bit - the next gen campaign.
Yussef Rafik on how coding helps nature conservation
Wildlife TV Presenter Yussef Rafik talks about how the BBC micro:bit can play an important part in studying plants and animals.
The coding behind the beautiful game at Manchester United
The Premier League club's Head of Data Operations tells us about the role data science plays in football.
Behind the scenes of Blue Peter's micro:bit challenge
Blue Peter presenters Abby and Joel take part in an escape room challenge powered by micro:bits.
“The best way to learn most things is to just do it"
Video Creator and Gamer FalseSymmetry talks about her love of gaming and how to turn your passion into a career.
'We need computer scientists and coders from all backgrounds'
TV presenter and EduTuber Maddie Moate on inspiring the next generation of coders.
Tips for making your micro:bit lessons more inclusive
Get expert advice on how to make micro:bit lessons more inclusive so that everyone in the class can play their part.
“The digital world has endless possibilities”
Content creator Big Manny talks about inspiring a new generation of scientists and his passion for teaching.
How to teach coding with confidence
Primary school teacher Manon Watkins tells us in her own words about her journey teaching with the micro:bit.
Surprise! Celebrities deliver micro:bits to primary schools
Find out what happened when celebrities including Blue Peter's Abby Cook surprised school pupils around the UK.
"I used micro:bits to design a device for people with epilepsy when I was in Year 7"
Apprentices share their experience with micro:bit and how it inspired their careers in coding.
How the micro:bit activity tracker was created
Find out how the Micro:bit Educational Foundation developed a micro:bit project to bring the concept of machine learning to life for primary school pupils.
"It's such a nice thing when you find people like you"
Disabled people share their experiences of working in tech and whether they think it's becoming more inclusive.
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Classroom resources
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Training resources for teachers
Find out about the free courses - both online and in-person - to help primary schools teach about the micro:bit.
