Our main contribution is the application of visual programing language (VPL) and mobile devices (MDs) to the control systems learning, which improved students. understanding in a quasi-experimental design with regular students. The teaching environment for process control systems that use VPL and MDs was the key to solve the learning difficulties that students had despite considering constructive alignment between instruction, learning and assessment, authentic activities, and design-based learning approach. Graphic elements used by VPL, taken from a library made of reusable blocks, with different shapes and colors make it easier to understand process control systems. Also, VPL showed the entire process control system at a glance through the different MDs used, which were laptops, tablets, and smartphones. All of these MDs are well known and user-friendly to students. Comparative evaluation of the students. learning performance, with and without the use of VPL and MD, showed the effectiveness of the redesign. Process control systems learning were facilitated, reducing the difficulties of traditional teaching, and improving the students' understanding. Also, students. self-efficacy was positively impacted.