Discover more with our partners
The 91热爆 is partnering with a number of organisations for Make It Digital and the micro:bit.
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Promoting digital art amongst pre-university students, by linking them with each other and industry.
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Helping young people make their future with new technology in creative learning programmes.
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A Code Playground for children and adults to learn coding online or in branches and get help from Barclays Digital Eagles.
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Promoting social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology, science and practice.
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Programmes and resources to develop young people鈥檚 knowledge and communication skills.
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Resources to learn coding alongside 24 million other learners around the globe.
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A nationwide network of volunteer-led after school coding clubs for children aged 9-11.
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Resources to inspire participation in computer science.
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A global network of free, volunteer-led, independent, community based programming clubs for young people.
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Games and resources for children to have fun and get creative with coding.
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Producing magazines, booklets and content around computer science for schools.
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Promoting and supporting excellence in computer science education.
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Empowering individuals and organisations with a fundamental understanding of the technologies behind the screen.
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Online courses covering a range of business skills to help grow or join a digital business.
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Working with teachers, charities and employers to create a new digital currency that recognises all young people's skills and talents.
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Free service enabling primary and secondary teachers to invite founders of successful, growing businesses to visit their schools and inspire students.
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Enabling companies and the people within them to operate at the speed of digital, to innovate, and to grow.
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Free online courses from top universities and cultural institutions.
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Learn technology, design, and business skills from industry professionals.
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Google for Education, from curiosity to creation.
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Supporting 14-25 year-olds in developing their greatest ideas into a successful digital business venture.
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Kano is a simple way to make a computer and learn to code.
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Software, services, devices and solutions that help people and businesses realise their full potential.
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Free tools to help you build the web while learning new skills.
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A specialist further education college focused on computing.
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An innovation charity aiming to help people and organisations bring ideas to life.
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Supporting social ventures using digital technology in imaginative and innovative ways.
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Creating opportunities for young people across the UK through access to technology and skills development.
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Not-for-profit programme of industry supported events led by business leaders, investors and serial entrepreneurs.
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Supporting the digital technology sector鈥檚 need for skills, infrastructure, and investment.
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A coalition from the tech sector and broader community championing London鈥檚 potential as a world-class hub for tech and digital and supporting start-ups.
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Building learning skills with gadget DIY kits and resources.
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An expanding network of employers collaborating to grow the digital economy.
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Career events for young teenagers showing possibilities in Science, Engineering and Technology.
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A global community of digital makers aged 18 and under.
91热爆 micro:bit Product Partners
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The 91热爆 micro:bit was created using the ARM mbed hardware and software development kits (HDK and SDK) and compiler services.
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Responsible for supporting micro:bit and outreach activities. Barclays are supporting 91热爆 Make it Digital and the distribution and manufacture of the 91热爆 micro:bit.
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Sourcing the components and managing the manufacturing of the 91热爆 micro:bit in their factories in China.
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Creating and writing the 91热爆 micro:bit runtime. This is the essential core code that makes the 91热爆 micro:bit do all the amazing things it does.
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To bring the 91热爆 micro:bit to life, Microsoft has developed a bespoke version of their popular Microsoft TouchDevelop web application and hosting service.
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Responsible for supplying a single wireless chip on the 91热爆 micro:bit that enables Bluetooth庐 Smart Technology (previously called Bluetooth Low Energy) wireless communication with smartphones, tablets, computers, and other micro:bits.
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Supplying the micro:bit's accelerometer, the magnetometer, and the Micro-USB controller.
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Philip Harris are responsible for distributing the 91热爆 micro:bit to schools across the UK.
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Samsung is connecting the 91热爆 micro:bit to phones and tablets, so that they are able to communicate with each other
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Engaging the curiosity and interests of young people through the design and first experiences of the 91热爆 micro:bit.
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Working with the 91热爆 micro:bit to show how important and meaningful coding is when used across all sciences.
91热爆 micro:bit Product Champions
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The Bluetooth Special Interest Group has been working with the 91热爆 micro:bit partnership and designed the Bluetooth Smart Technology profile for the micro:bit.
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Cannybots are 3D printable toy robots that introduce kids to programming, digital making, technology and art.
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Cisco are working with STEMNET to support the 91热爆 micro:bit. Cisco will be providing staff volunteers to STEMNET to help with the rollout of the device, as well as creating learning activities and getting started webinars.
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Creative Digital Solutions will be helping to develop teaching resources for the 91热爆 micro:bit, as well as working across the partnership to help design activities for outreach.
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CultureTECH will be working with schools throughout Northern Ireland to deliver micro:bit introductory workshops, supported by volunteers from across the NI tech sector.
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MyMiniFactory will be showcasing how 3D printing and open source design can be used to create objects that can be combined with the micro:bit to innovate, make new products and inspire the future generations of 3D designers.
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology education team will be working to produce a range of teaching resources, including text-based and video-based materials.
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Kitronik will be working with the 91热爆 micro:bit to showcase how it can be expanded, via connectors to create new and exciting projects.
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London CLC, an award-winning, education technology organisation supporting schools in the innovative use of new technologies, will be creating micro:bit resources for pupils, teachers and parents
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Working to create a version of Python that runs on the micro:bit. Also providing a Python editor for TouchDevelop, generating educational resources and engaging with the international Python community to work with the 91热爆 micro:bit.
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Responsible for leading the distribution of the 91热爆 micro:bits to schools and development of the iOS App.
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STEM Ambassadors will enthuse young people to explore the incredible possibilities of the 91热爆 micro:bit, showcase relevant careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) and help spark the creative potential of the micro:bit in young minds.
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TeenTech will be providing inspiring videos, online HangOuts and events which help young people see how programming the 91热爆 micro:bit is just the first step on a very exciting road.
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The Tinder Foundation will mobilise their 5000 learning centres to help promote the 91热爆 micro:bit with parents and the wider community.
91热爆 Make It Digital Quiz Partners
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Google for education from curiosity to creation.
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The skills arm of the Information Economy Council.
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Digital learning in East London.
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Explore with Make it Digital
The 91热爆’s Make it Digital initiative is shining a light on the world of digital creativity. From coding and programming to building and making, there are hundreds of resources available to inspire anyone who’s interested to learn more.
The 91热爆 wants to help you discover tips and tricks, tutorials, materials and opportunities. Whether it’s from our own guides, resources and Live Lessons or through the range of resources here on this page – you can explore how to build skills and tap into your own creativity and talent.
Here is just a small sample of the fantastic breadth of support out there. All the companies we are spotlighting are working with us on Make it Digital in different ways.
Today’s digital world is such a collaborative, expressive and social place. The possibilities are endless.
The 91热爆 is hoping that together with our partners, we can inspire a new generation to get creative with coding, programming and digital technology. We want to help people feel more confident, and maybe ignite a spark of curiosity in the digital pioneers of the future.
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