Exploring micro:bit AI

Slides
CSTA Conf2026
This mini-session presents an experiential approach to teaching and learning AI to middle school students, using the BBC micro:bit. We’ll explore how AI concepts such as data collection, pattern recognition, and decision-making can be introduced in a tangible and engaging way. Participants will learn real classroom practices where students design and prototype projects that simulate AI behaviors, combining coding, robotics, and reflective thinking. By positioning students as creators rather than consumers of technology, this approach nurtures computational thinking, creativity, and...