Monthly Archives: June 2016

Are we all meant to be racist now, Father?

Posted on June 25, 2016 by blogmywiki

I have a confession to make: I am a bigot. Let me explain. I voted Remain in the EU referendum and was angry, upset, dismayed, asthmatic at the result. For me it was a binary choice, the ballot paper looked … Continue reading →

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First week class teaching BBC microbit – reflection

Posted on June 9, 2016 by blogmywiki

I’ve introduced 3 year 7 classes to the BBC micro:bit this week – here are some thoughts. Organise your kit. I strongly recommend individually numbering each micro:bit, especially if you are keeping them in school in term time, and logging … Continue reading →

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First whole-class micro:bit lesson – reflection

Posted on June 6, 2016 by blogmywiki

I did my first whole-class lesson with the BBC micro:bit in a Year 7 class today – here are my impressions. It was a very short lesson so I just used the Technology Will Save Us demo that comes on … Continue reading →

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Wireless remote data logging with the BBC micro:bit

Posted on June 4, 2016 by blogmywiki

I was quite astonished to stumble upon this today – it really is relatively simple to use use the BBC micro:bit to log data remotely, indeed wirelessly. The micro:bit can log several kinds of data including accelerometer readings in 3 … Continue reading →

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