# How to Use micro:bit classroom to Manage Programming Lessons ## Overview The [BBC micro:bit](https://microbit.org/) is an extremely powerful tool for teaching introductory programming skills. The microcontroller is packed with sensors, LEDs and more. However, with so many capabilities, it can be hard to organize lessons and manage the code of all your students. micro:bit classroom is here to help! ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/088/892/medium800/makecode_heart_beat.gif?1583280068) In this guide, we will show how to navigate the platform and walk through an example programming lesson in MakeCode. ## Parts To use micro:bit classroom, each student should have a computer that is connected to the internet. To go along with micro:bit classroom, each student will need a micro:bit itself and a micro-B USB cable. Of course, students can always share! ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides) ![USB cable - USB A to Micro-B - 3 foot long](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/592-01.jpg) ## Kits and more Here are some kits and other materials that can help out class groups. These kits have all the necessary parts to get started as well as battery packs to make projects mobile. - [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/how-to-use-micro-bit-classroom-to-manage-programming-lessons/classroom-tour.md) ## Featured Products ### BBC micro:bit [BBC micro:bit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3530) The British Invasion is here! No, not music...microcontrollers! New to the USA is the newest and _easiest_ way to learn programming and electronics - the **BBC micro:bit**. Designed specifically for kids and beginners, the  **micro:bit**  is a... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3530) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3530/guides) ### USB cable - USB A to Micro-B [USB cable - USB A to Micro-B](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) This here is your standard A to micro-B USB cable, for USB 1.1 or 2.0. Perfect for connecting a PC to your Metro, Feather, Raspberry Pi or other dev-board or microcontroller Approximately 3 feet / 1 meter long Out of Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/592) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/592/guides) ### BBC micro:bit Go Bundle [BBC micro:bit Go Bundle](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3362) Discontinued - [**you can grab** micro:bit v2 Go Bundle - Batteries and USB Cable Included **instead! **](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4834) The British Invasion is here! No, not music...microcontrollers! New to the USA is the newest and _easiest_ way to... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3362) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3362/guides) ### micro:bit V1 Club 10-Pack [micro:bit V1 Club 10-Pack](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3485) Discontinued - [**you can grab** micro:bit v2 Go Club 10-Pack - Batteries and USB Cables Included **instead! **](http://micro:bit v2 Go Club 10-Pack - Batteries and USB Cables Included) The British Invasion is here! No, not music... microcontrollers! The **BBC...** No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3485) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3485/guides) ### micro:bit - Skill badge, iron-on patch [micro:bit - Skill badge, iron-on patch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3682) Designed for kids and beginners, the [**micro:bit**](https://www.adafruit.com/category/932) is a pocket-sized computer developed by the BBC. About half the size of a credit card, it’s a code-able device that's an... No Longer Stocked [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3682) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/3682/guides) ### Getting Started with the micro:bit [Getting Started with the micro:bit](https://www.adafruit.com/product/3639) _"Take a byte of the micro:bit!"_ This book is for everyone! It's for kids (and parents) who want to learn how to program their own simple games and gadgets using the **BBC micro:bit**. It's also for serious hardware hobbyists who want an inexpensive... 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