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Microbit

BBC's handheld, programmable computer given free to UK kids

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Eze Vidra
@ediggs · Startup investor and advisor
The BBC Microbit was launched today, to inspire UK kids to learn about coding and the Internet of Things. It will be given for free to every year 7 or equivalent child across the UK: "This will be your hub for all things micro:bit, from writing code to sharing your creations. The website you’re using is currently in its Beta stage – this means that it will … See more
lbrkr
@lbrkr
The current Conservative government is trying to kill the BBC at every turn but here is an example of its unifying , inspiring , innovation that is at its core. From the BBC micro , to iplayer and now micro:bit . Long live its innovation , long live the BBC
Christopher Moisan
@chrismoisan · AiT
The BBC Micro computer inspired a generation of software engineers, hope the Microbit does the same. Such a great initiative.
James Mundy
@_jamesmundy · Founder, Foundbite
Great to see the BBC inspiring the next generation of developers for a second time (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BB...)
Andy McLoughlin
@bandrew · VC @ SoftTech. Recovering entrepreneur.
From one in every school, to one in every kid's pocket. Superb initiative!