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Prior
to Commencing the Task...
Consider
the following:
- where
in the overall plan for the school year would the use of Control
be more appropriate?
- what
subject areas will be supported? (Focused opportunities to use
control)
- what
are the desired teaching and learning outcomes?
- are
there alternative methods, other than using computer-based control
which could be employed?
- how
will the control box, software and peripheral equipment be introduced
to the pupils?
- how
will the use of sensors be introduced to the pupils?
- how
will input commands be introduced?
- how
will procedures containing repeat and input commands be introduced?
- how
will procedures containing repeat and input commands be developed?
- what
would be the most effective and manageable pupil groupings?
- what
tasks will be given to the pupils?
- will
the tasks ensure continuity and progression?
- what
questions will be asked of pupils during and after the tasks?
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when will assessment take place? (During the task or through
questioning the group after the task?)
- will
assessment inform future planning?
Teaching
Points:
- prepare
differentiated materials that are needed
- ensure
that pupils are familiar with the control box and equipment,
including sensors
- ensure
that pupils are familiar with direct output and input commands
- ensure
that pupils are aware of how to build procedures that include
output, input and repeat commands
- emphasise
the need to save, retrieve and edit work
- provide
opportunities for pupils to be encouraged to ask questions of
the nature: "What would happen if…?"
 The
Task
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