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What you’ll need<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To create your own code with Micro:Bit, you will need to access the FREE to use website Micro:bit<\/a> – an online coding tool which is available to use on any phone, tablet or computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: You don’t need to have an actual Micro:Bit device – the Micro:bit website has a built-in emulator on screen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"show-us-your-work\">Show us your work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have created your own Micro:Bit code, you can send it to the Family Fund team using an app called <a href=\"https:\/\/my.showbie.com\/\">Showbie<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.showbie.com\/\">Showbie<\/a> is a tool that allows you to join a virtual classroom and show off your amazing creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask a grown up to help you set up a Showbie account and join our virtual class using code: <strong>EEZYC4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need any more help, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.familyfund.org.uk\/support\/discover-digital\/learning-zone\/setting-up-a-showbie-account\/\">check out our handy guide for setting up a Showbie account<\/a> and joining the Learning Zone virtual classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-challenge\">Additional challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have an understanding of how to code using Micro:Bit, show us your best efforts and create some new characters and animations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send your coding to us through Showbie and we’ll take a look at how amazing they are and send you some lovely feedback. 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