Season 1 Episode 10: Animation on a micro:bit (no device needed)
Watch the live coding video to find out the thought processes and theory behind the code. You can code along in a web browser without needing to download anything or sign up.
Watch the video
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Improve your code typing speed and accuracy by typing out the code. Try to look at the screen rather than your fingers. Use your thumbs for space and use as many fingers as possible. Use shift for capital letters not caps lock!
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Try the code in your browser here. You can run it by pressing
Ctrl Enter or you can run one line at a time by pressing Ctrl .
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KPRIDE is a 6 step way of learning programming which aims to help students celebrate creativity and embrace mistakes as a necessary and fun way of learning.
Each of the 6 stages involves a free online browser-based activity based around the code in the video.
KPRIDE stands for:Keywords: improve your vocabulary by identifying which line number you can find key python concepts in the code
Predict: improve your code comprehension by estimating what the code will do before you run it
Run: improve your understanding by comparing your prediction with what the code actually does
Investigate: feed your curiosity by tweaking the code
Debug: improve your resilience by fixing common mistakes
Extend: use your creativity to make your own projects
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Some people will find I go too quickly in the videos and will have lots of unanswered questions.
Some people will find I go too slowly and will want more of a challenge.
This link will take you to a free online resource where you can find out more, get more practice and apply what you've learnt.
If you have any questions please do get in touch!
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