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Summary

  • Email your shout-outs to live.lessons@bbc.co.uk, with micro:bit as the subject to let us know your class is watching

  • The lesson is hosted by Mwaksy Mudenda and Emma-Louise Amanshia from our top-secret Gladiators training facility

  • We'll be designing a fitness gadget for Gladiators Phantom and Dynamite

  • You can prepare for this lesson by downloading the teaching guide and activity sheets

  1. The live commentary feed has now endedpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 15 October

    The Live Lesson is available to watch again on the ˿ Teach website.

  2. Thanks for joining us - we hope you enjoyed the lesson! 👏published at 12:36 British Summer Time 15 October

    ˿ Teach cubes with Gladiators Phantom and Dynamite in the background
  3. Join us for the next Live Lesson on Tuesday 12 November, 11:00published at 12:15 British Summer Time 15 October

    Anti-bullying Week 2024 - Live Lesson

    Shanequa Paris, Rhys Stephenson and Dr Radha Modgil will be coming to you from Wigan, the home of Hacker T Dog to mark Anti-Bullying Week 2024.

    Join Hacker, as he coaches teams for a special game of HackerTball to show children why we must always 'Choose Respect'.

    Anti-Bullying Week 2024 will take place from Monday 11th - Friday 15th November, with the theme: Choose Respect.

    The 30 minute Live Lesson will be available to watch via ˿ Teach on this page and on the C˿ channel.

    Hacker T Dog with live Lessons logo against a purple background
  4. We hope St Margaret's in Warrington are feeling inspired!published at 11:41 British Summer Time 15 October

    Screenshot of schools watching a Live Lesson in their classroom
  5. Can you design a game-changing fitness gadget?published at 11:31 British Summer Time 15 October

    We can't wait to see what you come up with!

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    We have really enjoyed the lesson! We now have lots of ideas for projects with our micro:bits! We can't wait to get started!

    Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary, North Lincolnshire

  6. ˿ micro:bits - ready!published at 11:29 British Summer Time 15 October

    Learn more about the micro:bit competition

    Are children aged 7-11 at your primary school ready to design a gadget that will help the Gladiators improve performance? Do they want a chance to win some brilliant Gladiators and tech prizes? Then the Gladiators micro:bit competition is the place for you.

    Three! Two! One! Go! The window for entries closes at midday on Friday 6 December 2024.

    Read the terms and conditions and privacy notice here.

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  7. Gladiators v Mr Tremble and Mr Hebden - the ultimate showdown!published at 11:23 British Summer Time 15 October

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    Year 3 at Aspin Park School are very excited to design a fitness gadget for the Gladiators!! We also think our teachers Mr Tremble and Mr Hebden could take on the Gladiators in a competition!

    Year 3, Aspin Park School, North Yorkshire

  8. Ready, Set, Design 🖊🖊🖊published at 11:16 British Summer Time 15 October

    Hello to everyone watching 👋

    • Daviot School , Aberdeenshire
    • Little Heath Primary School, Potters Bar
    • Yew Class from Ann Edwards Primary in South Cerney
    • Bedwen class at Gorslas Primary School, Llanelli
    • Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary School, North Lincolnshire
  9. 🖌👨‍💻 Time for Activity 2 - we can't wait to see your designs!published at 11:15 British Summer Time 15 October

    Activity 2
  10. Let the challenge begin!published at 11:09 British Summer Time 15 October

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    Crummock class at Oughterside School are ready to help the Gladiators.

    Oughterside School, Wigton

  11. How did you get on with Activity 1?published at 11:09 British Summer Time 15 October

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  12. Behind the Scenes with the Gladiators: Ready for Action!published at 11:04 British Summer Time 15 October

    Gladiators Phantom and Dynamite behind the scenes
  13. Amazing ways that some of you are already using your micro:bits!published at 11:03 British Summer Time 15 October

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    We are a small rural school and the children have been working on creating wearable devices using mirco:bits to ensure children can be seen clearly on their way to school during the dark mornings and nights.

    Crummock Class at Oughterside School, West Cumbria

  14. It's time!🕚published at 11:02 British Summer Time 15 October

    Shout out to all the schools watching along..

    • Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary, North Lincolnshire

    • Rose Hill class 4H, Stockport

    • Wigley Primary School, Derbyshire

  15. The Gladiators Are Counting on You!published at 10:59 British Summer Time 15 October

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    Pine Class are really excited to take part in the challenge!

    Westwood Community Primary School, Buckley, North Wales

  16. Let’s get designing for the Gladiators! 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️published at 10:59 British Summer Time 15 October

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    This is our second year using the micro:bits and the kids absolutely love them. Looking forward to getting involved!

    Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils from St Stephen's Catholic Primary, Skipton

  17. How to watch the Live Lesson 📺published at 10:58 British Summer Time 15 October

    You can watch the Live Lesson at 11am on the C˿ channel, or click the play button above.

  18. St Stephen's in Skipton are ready to join the action!published at 10:57 British Summer Time 15 October

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  19. Are you ready to boost your Gladiator to victory? 🧨published at 10:44 British Summer Time 15 October

    Good morning to all of the schools watching...

    • Whiteheath Junior School, Ruislip
    • St. Patrick's Primary School, Mullinahoe
    • Ninfield C of E Primary School, Battle
  20. Welcome to the Gladiators arena - time to get designingpublished at 10:11 British Summer Time 15 October

    Hello to...

    • Topaz class at Kirton Lindsey Primary School, North Lincolnshire
    • The amazing children and staff at Llanilltud Faerdref Primary School, Pontypridd
    • Stoneraise Primary School in Cumbria