Digital Xtra

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-anno…

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

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-xtra

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.

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-anno…

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!

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/upl… Want to support our work? Please get in touch!

🎉 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-awards-2…

🎄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/competitions #ChooseComputingScience #caschat #edutwitter

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/you…

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-stem-lea… #YoungSTEMLeaderWeek

🚀 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-assemblies #TechWeCan #STEM #EdTech

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

🤝 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

@SouthmuirP @SSERCDigital @SSERCprimary Well done and congratulations! Not sure what is more exciting - successfully delivering a Mini Coders Club or receiving a Level 2 @YoungSTEMLeader Award while doing it. Great job! Love the cheers and encouragement in the video too. Absolutely brilliant!!

A huge well done to our Code Club Leaders who have now finished running our Nursery-P3 Mini Coders Club and have completed their Level 2 Young STEM Leader’s Award in the process. youtu.be/9-Jy71oZusc?si… Special thanks to @Digital_Xtra @SSERCDigital @SSERCprimary

That's fantastic! Massive thank you to Bekha and to @PennyburnPs for hosting. We love seeing this type of engagement with young people!!

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

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

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

@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=2Hnc55…

@RichardS_Axis Thank you very much. We're so pleased you were inspired by his talk. It is so important we give young people opportunities to find their people and find themselves too! Digital skills are important, but having confident, happy young people is even more important.

Inspiring talk from Kraig Brown last night. He explained how getting access to an extra curricular science and technology camp helped him find his people and change his life for the better.