What next?
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The success of first two years of the electronics module has motivated John to design a new two-term course, which will be offered for the first time in 2007. The longer timeframe will benefit both the students who need more time to complete their basic project and the more able students who wish to push themselves further and develop more sophisticated outcomes. A major constraint of the one-term module has been the lack of time for students to incorporate individual design features into their completed robot. In term 4 2006 John successfully trialled a new design project which he will incorporate into the 2007 two term Year 10 electronic programme.
The introduction of a Level 1 NCEA materials/electronics-based technology course for students who have a particular interest in electronics has also been confirmed for 2007.
