Education with physical device BBC micro:bit

Abstract

The article deals with the programming of pupils in primary schools. In the long term, there is a growing lack of interest in computer science lessons and especially in programming. Is it possible to change less popular lessons so that students perceive IT and programming positively and learn easier than ever? Until now, classic hardware programming devices included Arduino or Raspberry Pi, which were often less suitable for students because of the complexity of their programming. With the introduction of the BBC micro: bit, pupils and teachers have opened up new opportunities for teaching and learning. The development environment, which can be controlled using blocks I of the microPython or Java language, is processed in several languages, which provides the students with a major relief from the need to translate text and their focus can be fully focused on programming. In short, we will introduce Arduino, Raspberry Pi and take a closer look at the BBC micro: bit, its features, sensors and capabilities, making it one of the most appropriate means to implement in education. We will focus on the results of research that have been carried out in the field of student programming abroad and in Slovakia and will evaluate the impact of the facility on the effectiveness of computer science teaching.