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.
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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.
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Guardian article reflecting on this event: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2012/jan/10/bbc-micro-school-computer-revolution
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January 1, 1981
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DTI establishes Micros in Schools scheme £15.1m 1981/2
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