Digital future days: STEM Exploratorium

Spark the future of tech at Digital Future Days! Inspiring talks and hands-on workshops. Book now!

Digital Future Days - Ignite the Tech Leaders of Tomorrow

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of tech enthusiasts and ignite their passion for digital skills? Join us for Digital Future Days at The National Museum of Computing (TNMOC), a thrilling series of educational events designed exclusively for school and home-educator groups, bridging the gap between employers and future employees in the dynamic world of technology. Discover the captivating world of technology within TNMOC's historic Bletchley Park setting. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled interactive learning experience, surrounded by our unique collection of working historic machines.

Event Details:

Time: 09:45 AM - 14:30 PM

Location: The National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park, Block H, Bletchley Park, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6DS

Ticket Options: Tickets are available for school and home-educator groups.

Sample Schedule for the Day*

09:45 - 10:00; Schools Arrive and Register

10:00 - 10:15; Introduction and Welcome

10:15 - 10:55; VR Experience

11:00 - 11:45; Nuclear Computing

11:45 - 12:15; Lunch

12:15 - 12:45; Retro Games and Shop

12:45 - 13:25; Experience AI

13:30 - 14:15; BBC Basic

14:15 - 14:30; Closing Remarks

VR Experience: Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (KTaNE), a Virtual Reality puzzle game that sparks your curiosity and sharpens your computational thinking. Navigate the Bomb using the VR headset, relying on your team-mates propensity for abstraction to solve decomposed puzzle modules. This unforgettable experience nurtures teamwork, critical thinking, and computational skills essential for success in our digital world. Level up your problem-solving prowess!

Nuclear Computing: Embark on a voyage through 'Nuclear Computing' to delve into the historical shift from military to scientific computing, catalysed by the discovery of nuclear fission and the subsequent arms race. While the US secured victory, the scientific community envisioned a positive application: clean energy. Encounter the limitations of slide rules accurate only to one decimal place, inhibiting complex nuclear calculations. Witness the birth of advanced computing, exemplified by the WITCH computer. Join us to witness this transformative journey in computation's evolution.

Retro Games and Shop: Embark on a captivating journey through 40 years of gaming evolution! Take a break and explore our extensive collection of retro games consoles, rediscovering iconic classics and witnessing the remarkable transformation of gaming technology. Take some time to visit our gift shop and stock up on vintage computing-themed souvenirs!

Experience AI: Experience AI is a collaboration between the Raspberry Pi Foundation and DeepMind that aims to help young people understand how AI works and how it is changing the world. We want to inspire young people about careers in AI and help them understand how to access those opportunities, including through their subject choices. This hands-on session challenges learners to build their own Machine Learning system and explore the concept of embedded bias.

BBC Basic: Get ready to transport back in time to the iconic 80s era with our thrilling workshop! Join us as we dive into nostalgia and program the legendary game of Snake using BBC Basic on authentic BBC Micro computers. Embrace the simplicity and charm of retro gaming as we unleash your creativity to design and code your very own version of Snake. The classic green screen and vintage hardware provide the perfect backdrop for this unforgettable coding adventure. Channel your inner programmer and embark on an exciting journey, bringing the golden age of gaming back to life in our retro 80s classroom!