If you have not taught computer control before, you will find the “Introduction to Control and Monitoring” useful both for yourself and as the basis for an introductory lesson for pupils.  It uses simple interactive animations to explain the basic ideas of control and monitoring, showing examples from everyday life; and relating them to classroom activity.
Introduction to Control & Monitoring

 

 

 

These materials are designed to be used by pupils.  Each set shows them how to build, test and edit pre-designed programs.  They are also required to build programs of their own. 

 

 

Teaching materials for the on-screen simulations supplied with Logicator software

   Teacher's Guide to Soft Systems Teaching Materials

   Burglar Alarm

   Car Park

   Funfair Display

   Greenhouse

   Log Flume

   Pelican Crossing

   Plant Care

   Supermarket Checkout

   Washing Machine

 

 

Kickstarts are Fischertechnik models designed for computer control.

   Guide to Kickstarts Materials

   Kickstarts Help Sheets

   Kickstarts Model Sheets

 

This kit makes Fischertechnik models for computer control.

 

 

These materials are ideal for use after showing the “Introduction to Control and Monitoring” presentation to a class. They are based on the Soft Systems, and include four Powerpoint presentations aimed at encouraging pupils to plan their control programs in a structured way.  Each one is fully annotated for the teacher and shows how pupils can produce evidence for assessment.  Also included are a Help sheet for pupils, plus planning and homework sheets.