IB Year 2 Higher Level Computer Science
Thursday 14 October 2021 - Block 5
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- We will go through this fairly quickly. I doubt we will have time for a summative test before next Friday.
- Today you will start learning about control systems.
A control system is a type of computer system that manages, commands and directs other devices or systems. There are open and closed loop control systems. They usually take an input, process it and get an output.
- Control Systems
- Microprocessors and sensor input in control systems
- Input devices for the collection of data
- Sensor, the processor and an output transducer
- Feedback
- Social impacts and ethical considerations associated with the use of embedded systems
Distributed systems
- Distributed systems
- Autonomous agents
A little less comfortable
Process
You should be revising for 15 minutes each evening. Ask yourself "do I understand this standard". If you don't, consult our wiki or ask your teacher or friends.
Product
Your understanding of control systems should include of all the control systems listed on our class wiki. You should be able to explain to a friend how each control system works.
Content
You should be able to explain each standard at the correct command-term-level.
A little more comfortable
Process
You should be revising for 30 minutes each evening. Ask yourself "do I understand this standard". If you don't, consult our wiki or ask your teacher or friends. You should be actively looking for control systems and thinking how they might work.
Product
Your understanding of control systems should include of all the control systems listed on our class wiki. You should be able to explain to a friend how each control system works. You should think about designing a control systems, perhaps with lego robotics or some other home robotics kit.
Content
You should be able to explain each standard at the correct command-term-level. You should also be able to teach the content to another student.
Statement of Inquiry
The big idea for today is Control.
The essential questions for this topic are:
What is a control system? How does a control system work?
It takes time to explore and really understand a big idea. If you want to
learn more about
control (which is connected to today's daily note),
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We are learning this because as a designers must understand scientific and technical innovation. Designers use systems, models, methods, and processes to solve problems.
Reminders & routines:
Please read and follow these reminders:
- IF today == testing_day_for_me:
remember to go get tested!
- IF today == Friday:
current_event_activity()
Our learning
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