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.

Why Forward Education

No Experience Needed

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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Teacher and student examining white robotics kit at wooden desk in classroom | Forward Education
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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Three students examining Smart Farming Climate Action Kit with microcontroller and plant sensor | Forward Education
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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Students assembling a small robotic vehicle with green circuit board and wheel components | Forward Education
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.

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

Impact Stories

Discover stories of educators and schools who are actively empowering purpose-driven STEM education in their classrooms.

Programmable water system demo with micro:bit controllers and connected containers | Forward Education
Students assembling modular electronics kit with circuit boards and sensor components | Forward Education

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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Students displaying colorful STEM project booklets in a classroom workshop setting | Forward Education
Two students examine a circuit board with LED light during a classroom STEM workshop | Forward Education

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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