Computer Control |
Logo |
| Logo is the definitive starting point when teaching computer control. A language in its own right, there are now dozens of applications surrounding the Logo technology. |
| Logo List |
Follow this link to find a list of Logo applications. |
| Terrapin Logo |
This is the original Logo software. |
| Roamer |
The original Roamer Turtle from Valiant is still the best all round floor turle. Follow this link to find out more, or purchase from Valiant. |
| Pro-Bot |
Pro-Bot is the new floor turtle from Terrapin. Disguised as a racing car, the kids love it! A software package installed on the computer enables the whole class to join in. |
| Collision |
Collision is a rewrite of Crash from the BBC - the original Logo. Updated and with a screen designer. (RISCOS Shareware) |
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A small collection of files aimed at introducing children to controlling various IT devices. They are intended to be used with a range of devices such as Roamer or Logo. We hope these activity sheets will help both you and your students in getting in control of your hardware. |
| lhelp.zip |
A couple of files aimed at getting you started in Logo. Could be used as a useful refresher sheet for staff use. Format is Ovation and Pdf. |
| lacti.zip |
A couple of activity sheets for use with Logo, looking at basic control to procedures and angles. Could also be used with the Roamer Floor Turtle. Format is Ovation and Pdf. |
Flowol3 |
| Flowol3 |
A fantastic piece of software for teaching control, using flow diagrams. No problems with tangled wires and flat batteries, it all takes place on the computer screen. There are dozens of 'Mimics' enabling pupils to control Robots, to washing machines, to lifts and bridges. Follow this link to the application and more mimics. |
| FlowGo |
Once you've made your Flowol program, why not link your work to your DT topic and build the model? The FlowGo interface enables you to upload your program and plug it into your model! |
Touch-Typing |
Touch-typing is an important basic skill. It should be seen, to ICT, as learning Times-Tables are to Maths. Unfortunately, it is about as much fun to learn and your pupils will need brow-beating into focusing on the correct style, rather than developing their proven manic, single-fingered strategy that has gained them their proud 10wpm score! Here are a few applications that might help them persevere. |
| KAZ |
People have said that Kaz is the least inspiring touch-typing product available. This may be so, but it is nonetheless excellent and this online version is the best version yet. The phrases have been carefully worked out so that (although it appears your pupils are typing nonsense) typers are using the same fingers of each hand to develop their technique. Kaz tracks pupil progress and offers various statistics on speed. The downside is it is rather complicated to remove users, when they leave the school. We hope that regular updates will compensate. |
| Dance Mat Typing |
Dance Mat typing is probably the most exciting typing application out there. It's true to say children do love it - and it's free! However, it lacks some of the progress tracking of other software. |
| Mavis Beacon |
Mavis Beacon Typing is another application that is very poplular with schools. The software tracks progress and has rewards for landmark typing speeds. |
| Nessy Fingers |
For younger typers, there's Nessy Fingers. This colourful application encourages children to type using games and challenges. Keep an eye on their typing style though, as bad habits can prevent children from succeeding in proper touch-typing. |
