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Examiner Recruitment, Exam boards, operating under the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), are actively seeking examiners to join their teams of experts for the upcoming summer exams. This call for applications is open to both established teachers and those earlier in their teaching careers, with no requirement to have previously taught a board's specification. Applications are particularly welcomed in Design & Technology. If you would like more information this opportunity please visit the JCQ's "Become an Examiner" webpage for further information about...
Reigniting the D&T curriculum with engaging & inspiring activities, Session Content: To provide some engaging stimulus for rebooting the curriculum provision in D&T To highlight solutions and ideas for delivering D&T in a covid restricted classroom To look at the bigger picture beyond practical activities in D&T Curriculum development and rebooting in practise (Journey showcase: Ely College Academy) Presented by: Dave Bausor, Lead Practitioner Design & Technology at Ely College in Cambridgeshire. Dave works as...
How to implement mechanisms in the primary D&T curriculum, This course aims to provide D&T teacher at KS1 and KS2 with inspiration and practical advice to implement mechanisms into their D&T curriculum. Course objectives: Introduction to teaching Mechanisms in Design and Technology at KS1 & KS2. The key principles in teaching Mechanisms. To help generate ideas and give practical solutions on mechanisms. By participating in this course, you will: Gain confidence and...
Inspired by Industry Else, Inspired by Industry: Else This context encourages students to explore design solutions to combat loneliness, allowing for both digital and physical products or a combination of the two. The focus is on user interaction (UI/UX), with opportunities to develop apps, interactive devices, or lifestyle products that foster social connection and engagement. Students can experiment with a variety of materials and technologies, including CAD, rapid prototyping, and digital interfaces. Potential outcomes range from talking toys and cooperative games to mental well-being apps and...
2024 D&T Excellence Awards Winners, The Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards started in 1999 by the Design and Technology Association Trustees and it give recognition to individuals nominated by their colleagues or teachers for their inspirational contribution towards design and technology. This prestigious awards ceremony took place on Friday 11th October 2024 at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon. Congratulations to all our winners! The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject LeadershipSimon Hooker, The Bishops' Blue...
Alex Twist, Alex Twist is Design Team Leader at Triumph Motorcycles with 15 years’ experience in product design and engineering leadership. A first‑class Loughborough University graduate and life‑long advocate for D&T, he founded the Triumph Design Awards and leads a range of outreach initiatives. Alex brings industry insight, strategic thinking and a commitment to high‑quality, inclusive D&T education.
Thinking outside the box - Using D&T to solve real-world problems, At St Mary’s College in Crosby, design & technology is about more than making products. Led by Ben Swan, Head of D&T, students develop practical problem-solving skills and innovative thinking to tackle real-world challenges. A striking example was Upper Sixth student Emily Jones, whose bus shelter design for Mersey Travel was recognised with a Design & Technology Association Excellence Award in 2024. Emily’s project went beyond functionality, focusing on community engagement and sustainability. ...
STEM into Action - LED lamp, LED LampSTEM into Action with D&TAges 11-14First published 2016Modern high intensity light emitting diodes (LEDs) can be extremely powerful. The beam from any LED will spread out over a distance but it can be modified to create more focused patterns using a lenses, mirrors and diffusers.This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and Word document that helps students build, test and improve their own LED lamp. The resource covers the science and mathematics behind reflecting and directing light as well as different types of lighting...
Mechanisms with a message, Age 9-11 YearsFully updated 2020 In this project children learn to make a moving message operated by a cam mechanism. The choice of message depends upon the children identifying a user and purpose but it might be linked to other school learning or issues such as healthy eating or keeping the school tidy. They explore different types of movement through investigating mechanisms and learn to construct flat cam mechanisms with lever and slider followers. They learn how a simple cam can be used with a lever or...
Washing Machine Project, Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Fold Up Airer - This Focused Task allows for the exploration of a range of elements including knowledge and exploration of mechanical systems such as linkages as well as potential CAD use, modelling and testing. Making Pegs - This Focused Task focuses on using CAD software to...
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