Introduction to Computer Science Careers with the Micro:bit
Let’s explore the various career pathways in Computer Science with the Micro:bit.
In this curriculum, you are going to:
- Meet professionals in different careers within Computer Science
- Explore the skills in the various careers with Micro:bit activities
- Reflect on each career path and your interests
Target Audience: Ages 12 — 18
Are you ready? Let’s go!
Software Engineer
“Learn to love learning and learn something new everyday” — Michael Ikechi
Meet Michael Ikechi, a Software Engineer
Explore Software Engineering with the Micro:bit
Skills: Arithmetic operators, Selection, Sensors, Variables
Description: Measure how long applause — or any loud sound — lasts with this timer that uses the microphone on the new micro:bit.
Level: Intermediate
Activity: Clap-o-meter ← Click here
Reflection
- How did you feel building something unique with the micro:bit’s built-in timer
- What else would you like to track with the micro:bit’s built-in timer
Developer Advocate
“Stay consistent. You can do it!” — Ebenezer Don
Meet Ebenezer Don, a Developer Advocate
Explore Software Development with the Micro:bit
Skills: Data Handling, Input/Output
Description: Measure how noisy it is around you using the new micro:bit’s microphone sensor and a simple bar chart display.
Level: Beginner
Activity: Sound Meter ← Click here
Reflection
- What else would you like to measure with the Micro:bit’s built-in microphone input sensor
Cybersecurity Consultant
“Computer Science is an amazing career path. Go for it!” — Chikodili Udeh
Meet Chikodili Udeh, a Cybersecurity Consultant
Explore Cybersecurity with the Micro:bit
Skills: Input / Output, Radio Waves, Selection
Description: Program the Micro:bit to answer questions in secret using radio waves.
Level: Intermediate
Activity: Tell me a Secret ← Click here
Reflection
- How did you feel using the Micro:bit to communicate secretly?
- Mention three ways you can use your Micro:bit secret intelligence for good?
Augmented Reality Engineer
“Explore the Internet, there’s so much you can learn” — Derrick Ikenga
Meet Derrick Ikenga, an Augmented Reality Engineer
Explore Augmented Reality Engineering with the Micro:bit
Skills: Input / Output, Randomisation, Sensors
Description: Program the micro:bit to make random numbers when you shake it
Level: Beginner
Activity: Dice ← Click here
Reflection
- How did you feel when you made something happen by shaking the micro:bit?
- What else would you like to bring to live through technology?
Data Analyst
“Join a community, get informed” — Chiedozie Egbuna
Meet Chiedozie Egbuna, a Data Analyst
Explore Data Analysis with the Micro:bit
Skills: Data Structures, Randomisation, Variables
Description: Finding hard to decide or agree on what to do? Program the micro:bit to choose what tasks you should work on.
Level: Intermediate
Activity: Activity Array ← Click here
Reflection
- Apart from tasks, what other data would you like to store in an Array with the Micro:bit?
Product Manager
“Believe in yourself, keep building, and share your work” — Sharon Ikechi
Sharon Ikechi , a Product Manager
Explore Product Management with the Micro:bit
Skills: Input/output, Product design, Sensors
Description: Make a sensory toy that responds to movement with light and sound.
Level: Beginner
Activity: Sensory Toy ← Click here
Reflection
- How did you feel building a toy that responds to movement with light and sound?
- What else would you like to build with the Micro:bit?
