Start coding with your class today
The free browser simulator lets a supervised group practise sequencing, prediction and debugging without a robot kit. Verified schools can separately apply for the complete six-phase Standard Robot training.
Open classroom starter
Teachers can use the browser activity immediately with a supervised group; no school approval is needed for the simulator.
Verified access
School applications are manually reviewed before school-specific benefits are activated.
Free first robot track
Approved applicants receive all six Standard Robot phases at no course charge. Hardware and tools are separate.
A simple classroom activity
Use the browser lesson as a short teacher-led exercise. Learners can work in pairs and explain their predictions before pressing Run.
1. Predict
Ask learners to place two Move forward commands and predict the final square before running.
2. Test
Run the sequence in the browser simulator. Compare the result with each prediction.
3. Debug
Add a turn, then try a route that reaches the grid edge. Change the commands and run it again.
4. Discuss
Ask learners to explain the order of commands and how they corrected an unexpected result.
What schools receive
- Open browser simulation for sequencing and debugging
- A teacher-led activity outline on this page
- Six Standard Robot phases after manual school verification
- Optional supervised pilot discussion
- No hardware included with free course access
Start with verification
A teacher, school leader or authorised coordinator applies using an official school email. After manual verification, the applicant account receives the six Standard Robot phases. Schools can choose training access alone; a pilot is optional.
Open the school applicationThe browser lesson is a RoboSkies activity and does not connect to physical hardware. A future CodeBot designed to work with the BBC micro:bit remains a proposal requiring technical validation. RoboSkies is independent of the Micro:bit Educational Foundation and is not endorsed by it.