Control Technology

Control Technology

Pupils can programme a car park barrier using computer control technology and use traffic lights to control cars as they enter a car park.

The activity makes use of CoCo Software. CoCo is a user-friendly control and monitor system designed to provide pupils with familiar situations that they can control using computer control technology.

It uses spoken and the written word as its programme language and reinforces learning in D&T, ICT and science.

National Curriculum

Key Objectives
KS1:
ICT2 (c,d), ICT4 (a,b), ICT5 (b)
KS2:
ICT2 (b,c), ICT5 (b)

Activity details

Duration: half day
Cost: TBA
Maximum pupil numbers in a session: 30

Planning and running the session

Location, furniture and equipment requirements: A hall or classroom with tables and chairs to suit required number of pupils.

School staff support expectation: The teacher and any auxiliary staff are expected to support the pupils in their activities and learning. Teachers are also responsible for maintaining discipline during the activity.

Risk evaluation: can be supplied on booking

To book

Please download and complete the booking form and return to STEM Sussex via email or fax.

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