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BBC Computer Literacy Project
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BBC Computer Literacy Project launched on 11th January 1982 with the first public screening of The Computer Programme, a ten part television series produced by the BBC's Continuing Education Television Dept. It's aim was to provide a beginner's guide to computers and computing
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MEP Primary
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MEP work extended to include primary education
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Cockroft Report
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Cockcroft Report - Mathematics Counts - report on mathematics education showed that Computer Assisted Learning provided opportunities for discussion, practical work, problem solving and investigatory work
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BBC Acorn Microcomputer
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The BBC selected this Acorn microcomputer in 1982 as part of its Computer Literacy Project, propelling it into widespread adoption, particularly in primary schools. Excellent in specifications, its high quality design and ease of programming made it a popular choice for teachers to develop their own software as well as run a wide range of commercially created learning packages.
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DTI Micros in Schools Scheme
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The Departments of Trade and Industry ran the Micros in Schools Scheme from June 1 1981 to 1984, initially offering first secondary then primary schools 50% funding on purchases of microcomputers to stimulate both education and industry.
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Micros in Schools
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DTI establishes Micros in Schools scheme £15.1m 1981/2. To provide all secondary schools (6,514 schools) with half priced microcomputer
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MEP
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DES (Dept of Education and Science) establishes the Microelectronics Education Programme, (MEP) to support educational computing (mainly secondary sector - expanded into Primary), through the establishment of 14 regional consortiums of LEAs, plus 4 Special Education Microelectronics Resource Centres (SEMERCs). The idea for a new National Programme (England, Wales, Northern Ireland with separate arrangements for Scotland) had first been raised on 6th March 1979 via a consultation document Primary developments included to setting up of Blue File Software programs which were freely available. Project headed up by Anita Straker. Total budget £23m
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MAPE
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MAPE (Micros and Primary Education) founded
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BBC Model B
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BBC awarded a contract to Acorn to produce a Personal Computer. By 1986 650,000 BBC Model B computers had been sold
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The Silicon Factor BBC TV pogramme
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BBC broadcast short series The Silicon Factor, 3 documentary programmes examining the applications of the new micro-chip technology and exploring its social and economic impact
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