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The BBC Computer Literacy Project 2012, inspired by the original scheme which introduced the BBC Micro in the 1980s[1], is being developed by BBC Learning to provide a starting place for young people and others to develop marketable skills in computing technology and program coding.[2][3]

Unlike the original project, the 2012 version doesn't prescribe a particular bespoke computer device like the BBC Micro. Rather, the interactive computer-based tools are intended to be used on a variety of platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Raspberry Pi. Programing languages to be covered include; HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java and Node.js. along with XML, Databases, Python, Ruby, PHP and others.[4]

Dubbed BBC Hello World, the project comprises four major elements:[5]

  • Content - a series of TV and Radio programmes, plus supporting content to develop understanding of computer science, technology, and coding.
  • Coding - BBC Micro 2.0,[4][6] an IDE (integrated development environment) providing "the first ‘spark’" and support to learn a range of modern computer languages, applications and skills.
  • Projects - designed to get young people, adults and teachers creating real products and services.
  • Partnerships - The BBC will work with others who share the vision to improve understanding of computer technology and coding for all.

BBC Hello World[dead link]

Notes

  1. ^ Guardian Article (Retrieved 15 February 2012)
  2. ^ Digitally ready (retrieved 15 February 2012)
  3. ^ <a href="http://audioboo.fm/boos/663417-howard-baker-bbc-micro-platform-interview" target="_blank"><object id="boo_embed_663417" width="100%" height="129" data="http://abfiles.s3.amazonaws.com/swf/fullsize_player.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"><param name="scale" value="noscale" /><param name="salign" value="lt" /><param name="bgColor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="wmode" value="window" /><param name="FlashVars" value="mp3=http%3A%2F%2Faudioboo.fm%2Fboos%2F663417-howard-baker-bbc-micro-platform-interview.mp3%3Fkeyed%3Dtrue%26source%3Dembed&mp3Title=Howard+Baker+BBC+micro+platform+interview+&mp3Time=12.06pm+11+Feb+2012&mp3LinkURL=http%3A%2F%2Faudioboo.fm%2Fboos%2F663417-howard-baker-bbc-micro-platform-interview&mp3Author=Eyebeams&rootID=boo_embed_663417" /><param name="src" value="http://abfiles.s3.amazonaws.com/swf/fullsize_player.swf" /><a href="http://audioboo.fm/boos/663417-howard-baker-bbc-micro-platform-interview.mp3?keyed=true&source=embed" target="_blank">Howard Baker BBC micro platform interview (mp3)</a></object></a>
  4. ^ a b BBC Hello World website (Retrieved 14 February 2012) [dead link]
  5. ^ BBC Hello World website (Retrieved 14 February 2012) [dead link]
  6. ^ Edugeek (Retrieved 15 February 2012)
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