Digital Literacy
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Access free resources to enhance digital skills, including coding, programming, artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality.
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A-Frame
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A-Frame is a web framework for building virtual reality (VR) experiences. A-Frame is based on top of HTML, making it simple to get started.
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Alice
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Alice is an innovative block-based programming environment that makes it easy to create animations, build interactive narratives, or program simple games in 3D. Unlike many of the puzzle-based coding applications Alice motivates learning through creative exploration.
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Amazon Future Engineer
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Amazon Future Engineer is a comprehensive childhood-to-career program aimed at increasing access to computer science education for students from underserved and underrepresented communities.
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ARLOOPA
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ARLOOPA uses augmented reality, image-recognition and computer vision technology to convert the real world into a content-rich, interactive experiences.
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Assemblr
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Make your own Augmented Reality (AR) contents as simple as drag-and-drop with Assemblr. Available on the web browser and mobile app.
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AutoDraw
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AutoDraw is a drawing tool developed by Google Creative Lab. It uses machine learning and artwork from talented artists to help users create drawings quickly.
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Blender
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Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation.
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Chrome Music Lab
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Chrome Music Lab is a website that makes learning music more accessible through fun, hands-on experiments.
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Cloud Stop Motion
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Cloud Stop Motion is a powerful stop motion animation package which runs directly in the browser on any modern device.There is nothing to install, everything is saved to the cloud and you can switch device seamlessly at any point. Free Individual and Education accounts available.
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Codecademy
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Codecademy is an American online interactive platform that offers free coding classes in 12 different programming languages including Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, Ruby, SQL, C++, C#, and Swift, as well as markup languages HTML and CSS.
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Code.org
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Code.org is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science and artificial intelligence as part of their core K-12 education.
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Code for Life
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Code For Life is a non-profit initiative that delivers free, open-source games that help all students learn computing. It gives everyone the ability to shape technology’s future
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CoSpaces Edu
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Adaptable to any age or subject, CoSpaces Edu lets students build their own 3D creations, animate them with code and explore them in captivating ways, including Virtual and Augmented Reality. CoSpaces Edu is fully accessible in the web browser! No need to download or install anything on your computer.
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Cursor
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The AI Code Editor built to make you extraordinarily productive, Cursor is the best way to code with AI.
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EduBlocks
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EduBlocks is a free tool by Anaconda that helps anyone learn how to code with text-based languages like Python or HTML using a familiar drag-and-drop blocks system.
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Google Colaboratory
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Colab is a hosted Jupyter Notebook service that requires no setup to use and provides free access to computing resources, including GPUs and TPUs. Colab is especially well suited to machine learning, data science, and education.
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Hatch XR
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Hatch XR is a platform designed for both coders and designers, offering a comprehensive toolset for creating AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), and 3D applications . It is suitable for both beginners and professionals, allowing them to design, animate, code, and publish their creations.
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Hopscotch
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A coding app for kids to make games, stories, art and more. With Hopscotch, kids develop problem-solving skills while having fun creating and playing games.
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Hour of Code
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The Hour of Code is a worldwide movement that aims to introduce millions of students to computer science through one-hour coding activities. Join millions worldwide for an Hour of Code and see how you can make your students' favorite things come to life!
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Labs.Google
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Labs.Google is Google's home for the latest AI tools, technology and discourse. EXPERIMENT WITH THE FUTURE OF AI
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Microsoft MakeCode
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Microsoft MakeCode is a free online learn-to-code platform where anyone can build games, code devices, and mod Minecraft!
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Pybricks
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Pybricks runs on LEGO® BOOST, City, Technic, MINDSTORMS®, and SPIKE®. You can code using Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, and Android. Python coding is free and open source, while supporters of the project get exclusive access to additional features like block coding.
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Python IDE
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Build, run, and share Python code online for free with the help of online-integrated python's development environment (IDE). It is one of the most efficient, dependable, and potent online compilers for the Python programming language.
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Quick, Draw!
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Quick, Draw! is an online guessing game developed and published by Google that challenges players to draw a picture of an object or idea and then uses a neural network artificial intelligence to guess what the drawings represent.
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Raspberry Pi
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The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.
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Replit
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Replit is an AI-powered software development & deployment platform for building, sharing, and shipping software fast.
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Scratch
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Scratch is the world’s largest coding community for children and a coding language with a simple visual interface that allows young people to create digital stories, games, and animations.
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ScratchJr
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ScratchJr is a collaboration between the DevTech Research Group at Boston College, and the Scratch Foundation. With ScratchJr, young children (ages 5-7) can program their own interactive stories and games.
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StoryJumper
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StoryJumper is a website dedicated to creating, narrating, and publishing your own hardcover and paperback books.
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Teachable Machine
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Teachable Machine is a web tool developed by Google that enables users to create machine learning models quickly and easily, without the need for coding
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ThingLink
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ThingLink bridges the physical and digital worlds with easy-to-create interactive and immersive experiences and courses using images, videos, 360 media, 3D models or physical objects.
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Thunkable
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Thunkable empowers anyone to create custom, native, no code mobile applications for Android, iOS, and the mobile web — without any technical expertise needed. Join millions of Creators turning their ideas into apps with Thunkable.
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Tinkercad
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Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding, trusted by over 75 million people around the world.
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Trinket
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Trinket lets you run and write code in any browser, on any device. Trinkets work instantly, with no need to log in, download plugins, or install software.
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Tynker
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Tynker is a digital learning platform that provides a comprehensive curriculum of courses, apps, and lessons to help children enhance their coding skills.
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VEXcode VR
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Teach and learn coding with Virtual Robots. VEXcode VR brings real world STEM concepts to life making coding immersive, accessible and fun. Start with Blocks and progress to Python.
Financial Education
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These resources cover essential financial skills like saving, budgeting, smart money management, and starting a business.
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Bank of England resources
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Free teaching and homeschooling resources help to explain how the economy works and what the Bank of England does.
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Barclays LifeSkills
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Offers a broad range of free resources, including financial education and entrepreneurial skills for young people, with interactive tools and guidance on managing money and starting a business.
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Enterprise Nation
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Enterprise Nation supports small businesses and entrepreneurs, offering free resources, advice, and networking opportunities for young people interested in entrepreneurship.
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King’s Trust Enterprise Programme
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This programme helps young people aged 18-30 turn their business ideas into reality with support, mentoring, and financial advice.
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Launch It
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Launch It is a group of charities with the same mission: to change lives through enterprise. They support young people in starting or growing a business. They provide skills training, mentorship, and access to affordable workspaces.
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Lloyds Bank Academy
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Provides free financial skills training and resources to help children and young adults improve their financial literacy and money management skills.
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MoneyHelper
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Backed by the UK government, this site offers free, impartial advice on a variety of money topics, including budgeting, saving, and money management for all ages. It provides useful tools like the Budget Planner.
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Money Heroes
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Money Heroes is an award-winning FREE Financial Education programme from Young Enterprise, designed for teachers, parents and anyone supporting young people working at a learning age of 3-11.
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MoneySavingExpert
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MoneySavingExpert is a comprehensive financial advice website in the UK, founded by Martin Lewis. The site features expert guides, comparison tools, and user-friendly tips to help consumers make informed financial decisions and save money effectively.
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MoneySense by NatWest
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MoneySense – a free financial education programme for 5-18s. With fun activities, games and resources that help teach children about money at home, as well as in schools.
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Santander and Twinkl Financial Education
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These resources offer a range of financial education lesson packs for children, covering topics like budgeting, saving, and ethical spending. The materials are designed for ages 5-16 and include interactive lessons and activities.
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The Money Charity
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The Money Charity provides workshops and resources focusing on financial education, which is essential for aspiring entrepreneurs. They aim to equip young people with money management skills.
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Ultra Education
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Offers workshops and resources to empower young people through entrepreneurship, focusing on teaching practical skills.
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Values, Money & Me by Experian
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Values, Money and Me help children to explore the world of money within the context of personal and ethical values. This e-learning resource helps young children develop financial knowledge through interactive storybooks, games, and quizzes.
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VentureLab
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Provides a collection of resources, activities, and tools designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking among youth.
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Virgin Money Foundation
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It supports various initiatives aimed at improving financial education, employment opportunities, and social inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged groups.
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Young Entrepreneurs Academy
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This platform provides resources for 13 to 17-year-olds, including a series called "Basics of Business: Beginner to Boss." It offers practical business tips and the opportunity to pitch ideas for investment.
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Young Enterprise
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Young Enterprise gives young people the life skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in the changing world of work .