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David Whale (micro:bit wizard)

@whaleygeek

Embedded software engineer, book author (Adventures in Minecraft), book editor, school #STEM Ambassador, IET volunteer, #microbit wizard

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linkhttp://github.com/whaleygeek calendar_today04-11-2008 10:51:20

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Monk Makes(@monkmakes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Solar Kit is a great way of teaching on sustainable energy. Energy generation, storage and use, all monitored and managed by micro:bit. bit.ly/48ZOtI3 Includes paper instruction book and downloadable lesson plans.

Our Solar Kit is a great way of teaching on sustainable energy. Energy generation, storage and use, all monitored and managed by micro:bit. bit.ly/48ZOtI3 Includes paper instruction book and downloadable lesson plans.
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Computing History(@computermuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Reckon the kids will have eaten too much chocolate by Easter Sunday? Let them find some digital Easter eggs instead! Book our micro:bit egg hunt, Weds 3rd April: ow.ly/y06i50R2UMU

Reckon the kids will have eaten too much chocolate by Easter Sunday? Let them find some digital Easter eggs instead! Book our micro:bit egg hunt, Weds 3rd April: ow.ly/y06i50R2UMU #STEM
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Monk Makes(@monkmakes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Solar Kit is a great way of teaching on sustainable energy. Energy generation, storage and use, all monitored and managed by micro:bit. bit.ly/48ZOtI3 Includes paper instruction book and downloadable lesson plans.

Our Solar Kit is a great way of teaching on sustainable energy. Energy generation, storage and use, all monitored and managed by micro:bit. bit.ly/48ZOtI3 Includes paper instruction book and downloadable lesson plans.
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Martine Segers / PinkyPepper(@PinkyPepper_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Looking for a way to display numbers like 22, 55 and 73 on the screen without scrolling?

You can add the WhaleySans Font extension to your Microsoft MakeCode projects, an idea from David Whale (micro:bit wizard).

See it in action in this YT video of a CBBC escape room: youtu.be/4ZinH3tybVU

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Computing History(@computermuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Come meet our robot staff member JNFR and learn about robotics - past, present and future in Amazing Automatons, Wednesday 21st Feb, 2pm. Book here: computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/Wh…

Come meet our robot staff member JNFR and learn about robotics - past, present and future in Amazing Automatons, Wednesday 21st Feb, 2pm. Book here: computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/Wh…
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Computing History(@computermuseum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Think coding began with computers? Think again. In one of our workshops for next week's half term holiday, we'll be using Morse Code to send messages across the 'ocean'. Thursday 22nd Feb 2024, 11am. Book here: computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/Wh…

Think coding began with computers? Think again. In one of our workshops for next week's half term holiday, we'll be using Morse Code to send messages across the 'ocean'. Thursday 22nd Feb 2024, 11am. Book here: computinghistory.org.uk/pages/30677/Wh…
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Monk Makes(@monkmakes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Solar Kit is a great way of teaching on sustainable energy. Energy generation, storage and use, all monitored and managed by micro:bit. bit.ly/48ZOtI3 Includes paper instruction book and downloadable lesson plans.

Our Solar Kit is a great way of teaching on sustainable energy. Energy generation, storage and use, all monitored and managed by micro:bit. bit.ly/48ZOtI3 Includes paper instruction book and downloadable lesson plans.
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Micro:bit Educational Foundation(@microbit_edu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

👩‍🏫Want to use the micro:bit this school term?
👉Take this short professional development course in just 35 minutes ⏰
✨Get practical suggestions & top tips for getting the most from your lesson time.
🆓 Enrol for free! 👇 microbit.thinkific.com/courses/practi…

👩‍🏫Want to use the micro:bit this school term? 👉Take this short professional development course in just 35 minutes ⏰ ✨Get practical suggestions & top tips for getting the most from your lesson time. 🆓 Enrol for free! 👇 microbit.thinkific.com/courses/practi… #microbit #coding #freeresources
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Ysgol Carwe(@YsgolCarwe) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Diolch Micro:bit Educational Foundation am ein Micro:bits newydd. Mae’r plant wrth eu boddau yn dysgu gyda nhw. Thank you Micro:bit Educational Foundation for our new Micro:bits. The pupils are thoroughly enjoying learning with them and making Christmas decorations fun withmicrobits

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BBC Teach(@BBC_Teach) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Have you heard what everyone is saying about the ?

It's the LAST 3 DAYS to get your FREE set of pocket-sized computers.

DON'T MISS OUT!

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Micro:bit Educational Foundation(@microbit_edu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🤔Can the BBC micro:bit answer Manchester City's Steph Houghton's Magic 8-ball questions about her skills ⚽️? We caught up with the captain ahead of this weekend's match to find out ✔️✖️✔️
🔗 Register for a free classroom set (UK Primaries): bbc.co.uk/teach/microbit…

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BBC Teach(@BBC_Teach) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Primary school teachers!

This is the LAST WEEKEND to sign up for your FREE BBC micro:bits! Registration closes on the 18th December. Don't miss out!

Nominet Micro:bit Educational Foundation

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RS(@WeAreRSGroup) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Bringing back this gem! 🤩 💎 The original schematics from Atari for Pong the video game.

Do you have a favourite schematic? Or are we just strange? 🤣 👇

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Bringing back this gem! 🤩 💎 The original schematics from Atari for Pong the video game. Do you have a favourite schematic? Or are we just strange? 🤣 👇 #Pong #Original #Schematics #Engineering #Innovation #WeAreRS #Tech #Engineer
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Micro:bit Educational Foundation(@microbit_edu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

📢Teachers - are you looking for some end-of-term fun🥳!? The gamers from @CBBC’s Lagging had a go at ‘Hot Potato’🥔, a brilliant, easy BBC micro:bit project that's perfect for primary aged pupils👌.
bbc.co.uk/teach/microbit…

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BBC Teach(@BBC_Teach) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Teachers! Have you discovered all the amazing things you can do with your yet?

The gamers from @CBBC’s Lagging had a go at ‘Hot Potato’, a brilliant, easy project for some end-of-term fun!

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Monk Makes(@monkmakes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Some Raspberry Pi Pico kits just sell you a few comps and and a breadboard. We include a servo, buzzer, variable resistor, photo transistor, switches and header pins. You also get a 66 page downloadable instruction book that shows you how to use it all. bit.ly/3LT7m6c

Some @Raspberry_Pi Pico kits just sell you a few comps and and a breadboard. We include a servo, buzzer, variable resistor, photo transistor, switches and header pins. You also get a 66 page downloadable instruction book that shows you how to use it all. bit.ly/3LT7m6c
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BBC Teach(@BBC_Teach) 's Twitter Profile Photo

CBBC Make a teleporting duck with our Saturday Mash-Up BBC micro:bit teachers resource 👉bbc.co.uk/teach/microbit…

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BBC Teach(@BBC_Teach) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Want to get your class coding a quick game that's loads of fun? 🥳

Check out our new teleporting duck resource, as seen on @CBBC's Saturday Mash-Up! 👉 bbc.in/3RFsv7L

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