The BBC micro:bit is a pocket-sized, programmable micro-computer. One million were given away free to every child in the UK during 2016 aged 11-12.  This was due to a collaboration between the BBC and 29 partners. The micro:bit became the BBC's most ambitious education initiative for 30 years, it’s big ambition to not only inspire a new generation of coders and digital creativity but also support creative digital making and find the tech pioneers and inventors of the future.

The micro:bit has since gone global and now managed by the Micro:bit Educational Foundation, it is available in over 50 countries, including the USA, Japan and China.  Join us and Howard to find out more about the micro:bit and exactly what this amazing little device can do, why the BBC initially developed it and how they are now being used in the Pervasive Media Studio.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday. Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do. After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm. Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around just before the talk. Send an email to:studio@watershed.co.uk to book your place on a tour.