element14 and Micro:bit Celebrate Manufacturing of its Devices
element14 and Micro:bit have celebrated the manufacture of 5 million BBC micro:bit devices. The Micro:bit Educational Foundation has also announced a new micro:bit offering greater memory capacity, a faster processor and, for the first time, “out of the box” sound and touch functionality
The company has been adopted by multiple educational organizations around the world to support STEM learning through formal programs, helping the Foundation reach an estimated 25 million children in more than 60 countries who have learned digital creativity and computing skills.
Lee Turner, Global Head of Semiconductors and SBC at Farnell and element14 said: “element14 is proud to be the Micro:bit Educational Foundation’s exclusive manufacturer and we are delighted to join our partners in celebrating the manufacture of 5 million micro:bit and their announcement of an updated micro:bit today.”
element14 has worked with multiple educational organizations and governments to support strategic roll outs of STEM learning solutions into the classroom, and stocks a broad range of education devices that can be supplied in class, school and multiple-school quantities. element14 can also offer support with provision and bundling of equipment for bespoke large-scale programs similar to the Super:bit program in Norway.
element14 also provides a range of resources to assist educators and parents in supporting children with STEM. The element14 Community’s STEM Academy provides a wealth of content and support for those looking to get started with the micro:bit. This dedicated online hub is designed for people who want to explore learning concepts and classroom-based design projects within the electronics and digital space.
