On this accessible course from the Raspberry Pi Foundation, you'll be introduced to the exciting world of physical computing.
In the first week, you'll think about how physical computing can help learners, and you'll try out both the BBC micro:bit and the Raspberry Pi Pico using web-based emulators.
In the second week, you'll develop your understanding of your chosen device, and program it to use a selection of inputs and outputs, including GPIO (General-Purpose Input/Output) pins. You'll also think about some teaching approaches to help your learners get started with your chosen device.
In the final week, you'll use the 'levels of abstraction' approach to plan and work through a physical computing project using your chosen device, moving from defining a problem to designing a solution, before you turn your designs into code and test them. You'll also make a plan for how you'll bring physical computing into your setting, whether that's computing lessons, cross-curricular activities, or a club outside of formal lessons.
