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Apr 21
We’re not currently posting here, but would still love to stay in touch. Here’s a list of other platforms where you can find and contact us:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/digital…
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YouTube: youtube.com/@Digital_Xtra
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Digital Xtra retweeted
Check out Our Futures and AI: A Youth Work Toolkit ✨
ℹ️ This toolkit is designed to be a practical, supportive companion as you help young people explore the world of AI - full of resources, activities, and more!
🔗 bit.ly/4c288Mj
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Want to learn more about @Digital_Xtra's new 'Code Xtra' strategy? Join us online tomorrow, Tue 3 Feb, from 3:45 - 5:00PM.
We'll discuss what is the new strategy, what type of delivery partners we are looking for, and how to get involved.
Register here: ticketsource.co.uk/digital-x…
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Jan 26
Following the completion of TEN successful grant cycles, @Digital_Xtra begins a new phase overseeing the development of a network of community coding hubs. Expressions of Interest are now open for community-based organisations who may be interested - digitalxtra.scot/code-xtra-a…
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Jan 26
Digital Xtra believes this new strategy, which is called 'Code Xtra', will create a larger and more sustainable impact on non-formal computing and AI education in Scotland. As such, it will replace the charity’s grant awards programme for the foreseeable future.
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Jan 20
And the announcements keep coming!
Our 2024/25 Impact Report is out now! See how @Digital_Xtra helped 20 schools and community organisations inspire the next generation of digital talent. 🚀
👉Dive in here: digitalxtra.scot/wp-content/…
Want to support our work? Please get in touch!
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Jan 20
And a massive thank you to our partners - @Baillie_Gifford, @Skyscanner, @ChromaVentures, @scotlandis, @CGI_UKNEWS, @CirrusLogic, @HeriotWattUni, @BlackaddersLLP, and @scotgov - for helping make this happen!
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Jan 19
🎉 We’re delighted to announce @Digital_Xtra's Round X grant recipients! These grants will help inspire young people across Scotland to develop vital digital skills. Huge congratulations to all the successful projects - we can’t wait to see the impact! 🚀
digitalxtra.scot/grant-award…
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1 Dec 2025
🎄Our annual Christmas Cyber Advent Calendar is now open! Open to all Primary and Secondary pupils. Prizes up for grabs 🎁
More details at dresscode.org.uk/competition…
#ChooseComputingScience #caschat #edutwitter
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4 Nov 2025
It’s that time of year again!
BAFTA Young Game Designers is now open for entries 🥳
Are you 10-18 years old with a passion for game design? This is your chance to design, develop and present new game ideas to the world 🌍
Start your entry now 👉 bafta.org/programmes/young-g…
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27 Oct 2025
Young STEM Leader Week 2025 starts now! 🎉
Imagining 2085: What will the world look like 60 years from now, and how can STEM help us get there? 🧠💡
Get involved ➡️ youngstemleader.scot/young-s… #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek
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Digital Xtra retweeted
8 Sep 2025
🚀 Our free Tech We Can Live Lessons are back this Autumn!
Inspire your students with topics like:
🤖 AI for Robotics
🌱 Sustainable AI
🛰️ Space Tech
📚 Tech for Learning
🏠 Tech for Living in Space
Sign up 👉 techshecan.org/live-assembli…
#TechWeCan #STEM #EdTech
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Digital Xtra retweeted
8 Aug 2025
DIGITAL & CS OPPORTUNITIES for TERM 1
4 courses on Sphero and VEX
Full day, engaging PL at SSERC
Resources to take away on loan for 16 weeks
Opportunity to see the impact on learners and staff
Can be used in class or coding clubs
More info and apply: bit.ly/3Wyci5c
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15 Jul 2025
🤝 We're working w/ @CitadelYCLeith & Cromar Future Group on a youth-led research project exploring young people's perspectives on AI, to empower them with digital skills. Funded by Include Network, with partners @DigiSkillsEd, @SopraSteria and @Scottish_AI.
#WorldYouthSkillsDay
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1 Jul 2025
That's fantastic! Massive thank you to Bekha and to @PennyburnPs for hosting. We love seeing this type of engagement with young people!!
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22 May 2025
VEX 123 course:
Full day engaging PL -Thursday 25th Sept 2025
Full Class Loan kit for 16 school weeks
Brilliant resource supporting Early through to Second level through cross curricular learning
Click for more info: bit.ly/3Wyci5c
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Digital Xtra retweeted
20 May 2025
Sphero BOLT course:
Full day engaging PL - 16th Sept 2025
Sphero BOLT Loan kit for 16 school weeks
Develop CS skills and engage pupils through cross curricular activties
Click for more info: bit.ly/3Wyci5c
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20 May 2025
Dash & Dot course:
Full day engaging PL - 22nd Sept 2025
2 x Wonder Pack Loan kit for 16 school weeks
Develop CS skills and engage pupils through cross curricular activities from Early to Second level
Click for more info: bit.ly/3Wyci5c
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9 Apr 2025
@Digital_Xtra's Manager, Kraig Brown, recently spoke at Games Talk Live about why extracurricular opportunities, especially coding and tech clubs, are vital to helping young people grow and succeed in a modern world.
Grab a cuppa and have a listen!
youtube.com/watch?v=2Hnc55Am…
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2 Apr 2025
Join @Digital_Xtra at this year's @EdSciFest! One of our top picks is 'The Unbelievably Creative AI Show' by @DigiSkillsEd on the 11 and 12 April. A family show about AI, where you will decide if art is a product of human creativity or generated by a computer algorithm...
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👀 Can you spot the "unbelievable" art made with AI?
This is the interactive family show where creativity meets technology.
Find out more at @EdSciFest, book a ticket 👇
edinburghscience.co.uk/event…
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