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The Digital World

Updated Friday, 7 August 2015
How has the digital world changed?

This page was published over 9 years ago. Please be aware that due to the passage of time, the information provided on this page may be out of date or otherwise inaccurate, and any views or opinions expressed may no longer be relevant. Some technical elements such as audio-visual and interactive media may no longer work. For more detail, see how we deal with older content.

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As part of Make it Digital Season we have curated some content on elements of the digital world for you to investigate in more depth:

  • How Bitcoin works

    How Bitcoin works

    Everything you need to know to get started with Bitcoin. 

    Read now to access more details of How Bitcoin works

    Article

  • Virtual murder: Just a game?

    Virtual murder: Just a game?

    Can playing violent video games be perceived as a bad thing even if the game player does not show aggressive behaviour in reality?

    Read now to access more details of Virtual murder: Just a game?

    Article

    Level: 1 Introductory

Make it Digital

  • Make it Digital

    Make it Digital

    To celebrate the BBC's Make It Digital season, which includes three co-productions with The Open University, we have collated together a wide array of digital delights for you to get stuck into!

    Take part now to access more details of Make it Digital

    Activity

    Level: 1 Introductory

 

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