Blocks v Python

 

Playing with the Microbits

Learning Intention: To learn how to code with simple blocks and to transfer the code from the Chromebook to the Microbit.

First of all, we coded the microbit to show a flashing heart.

We put two show led blocks inside a forever block. The microbit shows the leds that are lit on the block. They will flash between one block and the other forever as both blocks are inside a forever block.

We then coded the buttons on the microbit to do different actions according to which button has been pressed.

When we use the blocks for coding the buttons, they have a drop down to choose which button. This is called a variable.

Coding with Python

 Learning Intention

To see and understand the connection between the written code, the block code and the flow chart.

This is the comparison between the Python coding, the blocks and the flowchart for making the Microbit act like a dice.

Flow Charts and Radio Chat

 Learning Intentions

To understand how flowcharts relate to coding blocks.

To understand how to get the microbit to talk to another microbit using radio signals.

Here is my flowchart practice document.

Link to DLO

The next activity today was coding the microbit to send a radio signal to another microbit. We had to make sure that both microbits were on the same group number so we didn't accidentally get a message from another group.

Coding in Python

 Learning Intention

To learn how to code the Microbit in Python.

This first one shows the Python coding for a flashing heart. It flashes between a small heart icon and a large heart icon. The main thing to notice between the Python coding and the blocks is that the forever loop is at the top and bottom of the content in both.

For this example for coding the buttons, the main thing to notice is the "def" which is defining what the on_button_pressed will make the microbit do. Again this has a top and bottom so the content has to go inside it.

Rock Paper Scissors

 Learning Intention

To learn how to code the microbit to play rock paper scissors and understand how the flowchart matches the code.

Link to DLO

1. When I shake the microbit, it will choose a random number between 1 and 3
2. I have to make a variable called hand and set this to the random number
3. If the number is 1 - the microbit will show the symbol for paper
4. If the number is 2 - the microbit will show the symbol for rock 
5. If the number is 3 - the microbit will show the symbol for scissors

Flowcharts and Dice

 Learning Intention - To learn how to use flowcharts to plan coding.

Link Google Drawing