Networking with the micro:bit
This downloadable free book presents a series of activities to teach the basics of computer networks. While you may not learn all aspects of computer networking, these activities provide a useful selection and serve as a good starting point to cater for your student's needs, skill and knowledge. Each chapter presents interesting challenges in radio communications and networking with micro:bits and finishes off with a game.
Additional details
Year band(s) | 7-8 |
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Content type | Article or research |
Format | Document |
Core and overarching concepts | Digital systems |
Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
ACTDIK023
Investigate how data is transmitted and secured in wired, wireless and mobile networks, and how the specifications affect performance |
Keywords | Networks, Digital systems, BBC Microbit, Micro:bit, Sending messages, Radio waves, Bluetooth |
Organisation | Micro:bit |
Copyright | Nominet 2017. Creative Commons BY-SA 4.0. |
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