Možnosti za uporabo simulacij v programu Yenka pri uvodnem učenju elektronike

The use of Yenka simulation package in teaching introduction to electronics

Slavko Kocijančič
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Univerza v Ljubljani, Pedagoška fakulteta

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Povzetek

Uporaba računalniških simulacij pri začetnem učenju elektronike se je na naših šolah začelo uveljavljati že pred približno 15 leti. Predvsem na predmetni stopnji osnovnih šol se je uveljavil program Edison, na tehniških šolah pa program Electronics Workbench. V prispevku kot alternativo predstavljamo program Yenka, ki izpolnjuje vse pogoje za hitro intuitivno uporabo tako za začetnike kot nekoliko zahtevnejše uporabnike. Ponuja dobre možnosti za kombiniranje z laboratorijskimi oblikami dela. Posebna odlika programa je, da podpira povezavo med elektroniko, informatiko in strojništvom, čemur radi rečemo mehatronika.

Abstract

The use of computer simulations in teaching basic electronics was introduced in Slovenian schools around 15 years ago. At the lower secondary level (ages 12 to 15), the Edison programme was widely adopted, while upper-secondary technical schools (ages 15 to 18) introduced Electronics Workbench. In this paper we present an alternative named Yenka. It meets the major requirements for quick intuitive use required by beginners, and also offers some more advanced features. It can be successfully combined with hands-on laboratory exercises as well as with programmable data acquisition systems. One special feature of Yenka is that it supports integration of electronics, informatics and mechanical engineering, known today as mechatronics.