The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) establishes Micros in Schools scheme £15.1m 1981/2. The aim was to provide all secondary schools (6,514 schools) with a half-priced microcomputer.

Event Summary
Event Content
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) establishes Micros in Schools scheme £15.1m 1981/2. The aim was to provide all secondary schools (6,514 schools) with a half-priced microcomputer.
Documentation Associated with the Event
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Further Research
Views, Blogs & Criticism
Views, Blogs & Criticism:
Guardian article reflecting on this event: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2012/jan/10/bbc-micro-school-computer-revolution
Key Words
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BBC Micros
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Key Event Information
Date of the event
January 1, 1981
Title of the event
DTI establishes Micros in Schools scheme £15.1m 1981/2
Category
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Funding
Government, Department or Organisation
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Department for Education and Science (1964 - 1992)
Secretary of State
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Mark Carlise (5 May 1979 - 14 Sept 1981)
Subject
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Educational Technology
Area
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Classroom Development

