Starting with PICs

Inset course – Electronics & Control for KS2/3/4

This one day course is split over two afternoons. Supply cover cost of £75 per half day is available for each teacher attending.

Organisers: Paul Gardiner/Denise Reader

Course tutor: Paul Gardiner, ECT Trainer and Head of Electronics, Finham Park School

Objectives: To provide a hands-on introduction to using PICs in the classroom.

Target audience: Teachers of technology at key stages 2, 3, 4 and 5 who have little or no previous experience of using electronics.

Venue: Finham Park School.

Date: Part 1 Tuesday 2:00 - 5:00pm on 24th May Part 2 Tuesday 2:00 - 5:00pm on 5th July

What are PICs?

PICs have revolutionised school electronics. They enable teachers and students to implement working electronic systems with the minimum of electronic hardware (and electronics knowledge). They are so easy to use they have found their way into many primary schools.

This course will look at the range of PIC systems currently in widespread use in schools. Teachers will construct and programme sample project kits. At the end of part 1, teachers will take away a class set of PIC kits for their students to assemble and use as part of a classroom activity. (A class set of low voltage soldering irons will be available for loan).

Part 2 of the course will review experiences of using PICs in the classroom and explore how to develop the use of PICs in project work.

If you wish to attend this course please send your name and school to the course organisers at Finham Park School. Alternatively email: paulgardiner@dsl.pipex.com