In 1969, The BBC's Tomorrow's World shows a computer used in school - Nellie - set to revolutionise the classroom.

Event Summary
Event Content
While many pupils might wish they could hand their schoolwork over to a computer, the boys of Forest Grammar School have turned a computer into schoolwork. Dubbed Nellie, the machine can be programmed to solve mathematical equations or even play music. Lessons also include computer maintenance - something of a necessity, considering the likelihood of Nellie crashing... Originally broadcast 5 February 1969.
Documentation Associated with the Event
Event Media
https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/tomorrows-world–nellie-school-computer/zr24scw
Further Research
Views, Blogs & Criticism
Views, Blogs & Criticism:
Tomorrow’s World video: https://www.bbc.co.uk/archive/tomorrows-world–nellie-school-computer/zr24scw [Credit: BBC]
Article from Computer Education, June 1969, http://www.vintage-icl-computers.com/icl40 [Credit: Vintage-ICL-Computers.com]
Key Words
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Early computers
Key Event Information
Date of the event
February 5, 1969
Title of the event
BBC's Tommorrow's World presents Nellie
Category
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Technology
Government, Department or Organisation
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Department for Education and Science (1964 - 1992)
Secretary of State
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Edward Short (6 April 1968 - 19 June 1970)
Subject
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Computer Science (CS)
Area
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Teaching and Learning

