Play with Project Invent: Make a Magic Wand - Coding with micro:bit & Teachable Machine

In this structured, hands-on session, participants follow along as the presenter walks through a complete learner-ready lesson: building a “magic wand” using a single micro:bit and Google’s Teachable Machine platform. The lesson demonstrates how gesture recognition, basic coding, and machine learning concepts can be introduced to learners in a fun, imaginative context—without a device for every learner.

The session explicitly addresses the reality of under-resourced learning environments, modeling practical strategies for education and innovation with limited hardware. Participants leave with a replicable lesson structure they can adapt for their own learners, along with guidance on how to scaffold the experience for different grade levels and comfort with technology.