Computer Control In Design and Technology

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Computer Control InDesign and Technology

• Primary Strategy Conference
• 29th November 2004

David Bowes Curriculum Project Manager for
DT Tel [phone] email david.bowes_at_eastridin
g.gov.uk
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EntitlementExpectationsResourcesPupil
Activities
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Avoiding Headaches!

• Co-ordination - ensuring progression
• IDEA
• Investigation, Disassembly, Evaluation Activities
  
• FPT
• Focussed Practical Task
• DMA
• Design and Make Assignments

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Vocabulary

• Programme
• Output (actions out)
• Input (sensing info. going in)
• Decision (Yes or No)

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Simulation AND Hands-on

• Simulation
• Roamer
• 2 Simple
• Spark Island
• Crystal Rainforest
• Flowol
• etc.

• Hands On
• Roamer
• Learn Go
• Flo go
• Junior Control
• etc.

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Learn and Go

• Learn and Go
• 4 single outputs (or two motors)
• No inputs
• 32 lines of programming maximum

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DT content

• Connecting
• Bulbs
• Buzzers
• Motors to achieve movement
• Decisions (inputs switches, LDR thermistor, etc)
• Sub-routines

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Practical Learn Go

• Switching lights sound
• 1, 1 2, 1 2 3, 1 2 3 buzzer

• Lift
• Warning sound before movement begins
• Going up fixed light
• Going down - flashing light

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Benefits To Learning

• Logical thinking
• Sequencing
• Breakdown of complex concepts
• Linking thought and action giving opportunities
  for reflection
• Provides immediate feedback

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Robot Crossing The Road

1. Walk to a place where to cross
2. Look and listen
3. Are there any vehicles?
4. Is it safe to cross?
5. Stay at the kerb
6. Walk across the road.

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Create and use programmes to

• Model a traffic light sequence/pelican crossing
• Make a lighthouse
• Create a burglar alarm
• Control a fairground ride or automated vehicle

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Computer Aided DesignComputer Aided Manufacture

• Nets, packaging and graphics
• CAM - Stikka output
• CAD - Using Primary Design