FORWARD EDUCATION CS & AI LITERACY

Real World Connected AI and Computer Science Learning

Inspire students with creative coding and AI activities that solve real problems and make the world a better place.

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Built for every teacher's comfort level

From first-time CS teachers to experienced coders, our scaffolded lessons and MicroChat AI coding assistant help you teach computer science with confidence.

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Real-World Impact

Students solve problems that matter

Connect coding and AI to real-world challenges like climate change, food security, and renewable energy. Students don't just learn to code, they learn to make a difference.

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K-12 Learning Continuum

One ecosystem from kindie to grad

Built on micro:bit, our kits create a seamless learning progression. Students build on skills year after year without switching programs or starting over.

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Hands-on AI Literacy

AI literacy through hands-on creation

Engage with AI across our ecosystem. Train models to control hands-on projects, use MicroChat to turn ideas into working micro:bit code, and learn core computer science in the process.

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Our Hands-on Ecosystem for Building CS & AI Skills

From AI-assisted coding to hands-on robotics, every Forward Education product brings coding to life in the real world.

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STEP 1

Start with a Real-World Activity

See how coding and AI shape everyday life, from industries like smart farming to automated personal devices.

  • Curriculum-aligned projects
  • Hundreds of topics
  • Real-world tech connections
STEP 2

Design, Build , and Code It

Construct working models, follow tutorials, or use our MicroChat AI coding assistant to turn ideas into interactive projects.

  • Hands-on prototyping
  • AI-assisted prompting
  • Scaffolded lessons and projects
STEP 3

Bring it to Life In Your Hands

Load your micro:bit and watch your code, AI models, and hardware work together in the physical world.

  • See code in action
  • Iterate and optimize
  • Observe AI working in the real world
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Discover stories of educators and schools who are actively empowering purpose-driven STEM education in their classrooms.

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Using Coding and Data to Grow Plants

What happens when you combine sensors, sustainability, and a group of curious middle school students?

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Solar Powered School Meets micro:bit

Grade 9 students got hands-on, building and coding miniature solar panels that mirror the real technology on their school’s roof.

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Indigenous STEM Activities: 22 Free Lessons for K-12 Teachers - Forward Education
Indigenous STEM Activities: 22 Free Lessons for K-12 Teachers

Free classroom activities connecting Indigenous communities to climate science, coding, and robotics. Download slides and worksheets for grades 3-12.

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Texas Middle School Teachers: Get Paid to Learn AI This Summer with Forward Education

If you teach in Texas and want to bring real AI and coding experiences to your students, this summer's professional...

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Beyond the Chatbot: Why Hands-On AI Literacy Is the Future of K-12 Education - Forward Education
Beyond the Chatbot: Why Hands-On AI Literacy Is the Future of K-12 Education

AI literacy is more than chatbots. Discover how physical computing and robotics teach real AI fundamentals, critical thinking, and student...

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