Thanks to DevOps Detroit

on YouTube ↗16m

" summary

A grant from DevOps Detroit supplies micro bits and giggle BOTS (30 more micro bits approved) and turns programming into hands-on projects: students build cardboard “micro pets” using MakeCode and block-to-JavaScript, a compass, a banana keyboard, a puzzle box, and robot-drawing rigs. Trial-and-error becomes classroom practice, anxiety drops, one student codes all night, girls gain confidence, and the class—currently the only one in the county—uses the kit to seed plans for a countywide day-of-code and program expansion.

AI-written summary · about

" chapters (16)

1. 0:00Introduction and thanks
2. 0:23Teacher’s background and journey
3. 1:25Finding TouchDevelop and MakeCode
4. 2:08Micro:bits donation and learning curve
5. 3:11Collaborating with students on code
6. 3:56Classroom projects and giggleBOTS
7. 5:15Student projects and creativity
8. 6:41Advanced student achievements
9. 7:59Daily classroom dynamics
10. 9:04Girls in programming and confidence
11. 10:10Student passion and innovation
12. 11:47Impact of donations and poverty context
13. 12:51Expanding to other schools
14. 13:11Grant details and educational benefits
15. 14:35Future plans and awards
16. 15:36Q&A and community involvement