A framework for identifying problems, designing solutions, testing and refining
Design thinking
Created to solve a problem or serve a purpose
Coding or computer programming
Four Main components that make up a computer
Input, processor, output, memory
Understand and identify your audience’s problem and need
define
Microcontroller used in the Microsoft MakeCode environment
Micro:Bit
Another name for the CPU
processor
Brainstorm several possible creative solutions
ideate
Shows what your program will look like running on a microbit
Simulator
Random access memory & storage (hard drive)
memory
Construct rough drafts or sketches of your ideas
prototype
The programming choices you have to choose from when using the Micro:bit
JavaScript Block
How a computer take in information
input
Learn about your target audience
empathize
The area in Make Code where you build your program
workspace
How a computer communicates information
output