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"We
have been evaluating QuickLink projects as part of the CARA2
nationally-recognised research project investigating creativity
in electronics...based
on pupil interviews all pupils found a quicklink-based project
more engaging than a typical 'make this design' electrical
project; further, most pupils think that quicklink leads to
greater choice and creativity than using a standard PIC-based
circuit. ..
it allows the pupil's flexibility of choice to customise their
own circuits…. The use of a standard circuit board means
that even with every pupil making their own personal design,
you can maintain a standard stock of parts that all pupils
can use, rather than having to order new parts for every class."
Paul
Anderson
Head of Technology,
Birkdale High School
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"In
summary this is a product that has great potential for allowing
students to develop their own competencies using electronics
at K.S. 3 and K.S. 4………The product is
innovative, easy to use and the exercises are well thought
through and allow for student progression and differentiation"…….I
wish the system every success and applaud its contribution
to teaching a systems approach to designing electronic products
and to providing students with a hands-on-approach to learning
electronics".
DATA
reviews of QuickLink (OnTrack) and its Assignments
Reviewer - Les Porter (Course Director for
Industrial Design at Brunel University)
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QuickLink product is most impressive..."
Professor Geoffrey Harrison (QCA Project Director RECORD&T-
Recognising Real Design and Technology).
"... Before this software was available to use we were
only able to give the students a very limited choice of
circuits and very little design took place apart from the
obligatory casing/packaging. Quicklink enabled us to structure
a more varied and valuable experience of real world electronics.
This version also solves many of our needs for coursework
ideas at K.S. 4."
Tony
Chapman (Head of Control Technology) Notley High School
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