Children's Electronics: Micro:bit Programming

Get your kids to take this micro:bit class and learn programming the fun way!

Ages: School-age students (K-12). Please see note below.

Discover micro:bit and learn to how code the fun way! This hands-on K-12 class will teach your child computer programming fundamentals, using the BBC micro:bit & Microsoft MakeCode visual programming tool.

Micro:bit is a tiny programmable computer, designed to make learning easy and fun. Students will learn how to program a scrolling marquee to display their name, how to blink a smiley face on the micro:bit matrix, as well as how to connect external components, such as LEDs or sensors for more advanced projects.

Start your child on the exciting path of learning and discovery through technology. Each student will leave with their own micro:bit.

Note:

Parents of students aged 14+ do not need to stay for the duration of the class, however, they do need to sign the waiver in person at drop off. You are welcome to wait in the lobby, the classroom or return at the conclusion of the class. 

Parents of students aged 5-14 years old will need to remain in the classroom for the duration of the class.

It is recommended that parents of children aged 5-8 plan to actively participate with their child (share the same kit) but it is not required.

Parents are welcome to buy a second ticket if they desire to have their own kit to work on during the class.  

​Tickets: 

Parent is a current Idea Foundry Member: $65 per child

Parent is not a current Idea Foundry Member: $80 per child

Instructor: Alexandria Kalika

Alexandria Kalika is a Chicago transplant who has a degree in Physics and currently works as a Hadoop
administrator. She has years of experience introducing technology and science concepts to kids in Chicago and Columbus through after-school programs and weekend field trips. 

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