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Matt McLain

Matt McLain, Matt is teacher educator at Liverpool John Moores University, where he leads secondary initial teacher education, having led the design and technology postgraduate route beforehand. Before becoming a teacher educator, he taught design and technology in the Greater Merseyside area for eleven years, as a subject leader, lead practitioner and advanced skills teacher; working with teachers at a local and national level. Matt has been an active member of the Design and Technology Association since joining in the 1990s. Recently he helped to develop of the subject content for the design

Getting to Grips: Computing and D&T

Getting to Grips: Computing and D&T, The 2014 programmes of study strengthen links between D&T and computing in primary schools, particularly in KS2. In response, the D&T Association, working closely with partner organisations, has developed Applying Computing in D&T at KS2 and KS3 – the 2014 requirements. Feedback from primary teachers suggests that the overlap between these two technically demanding subjects is presenting one of the greatest challenges of the new curriculum. So what are the key messages and how will the guidance help with implementation? Setting the scene The...

Steven Wilkinson at Husqvarna

Steven Wilkinson at Husqvarna, I am the Head of Design Technology at Red House School, Teeside and during the half term break I attended a three day teacher placement at Husqvarna. I spent time in each of the departments that Husqvarna operates which ranged from the initial moulding of each of the 2600 different plastic components used on the various assembly lines, product development and support, through to the manufacturing assembly lines and quality control. The teachers in residence programme has given me a great insight into what engineering employers are looking for in...

Stuart Dashwood at Prodrive

Stuart Dashwood at Prodrive, I have been a Design Technology teacher for a little over 12 years, unlike many design technology teachers, am not an engineer, I am an arts graduate, specifically I trained as a Jewellery designer, I have sometimes felt this leaves me at a disadvantage when I am trying to guide my students, to help them make the best choices for careers and next steps after school. I am constantly fascinated by the huge number of things I discover I don’t know, particularly about entry into engineering and how to answer the question “Sir, what...

Using Fizzbits to teach design iteration

Using Fizzbits to teach design iteration, Content: Ross Atkin is a professional product designer, who is currently appearing on the BBC program 'The Big Life Fix'. In this short video he explains how design iteration can be addressed through a simple, fun robot design challenge. Learning Outcomes: To understand how to use design iteration in a design challenge. Start E-Learning Now, Primary Workshop

Options Pack

What is D&T? Options pack, This package of leaflets and posters is intended to support school D&T departments to help inform students, parents and others in the school and help make clear the value of studying D&T. In many schools, performance measures are squeezing the amount of choice pupils have with KS4 subjects. It’s also the case that D&T is often misunderstood, seen as ‘craft’ and not the sophisticated and comprehensive subject it is. To address this and support teachers and departments when promoting GCSE D&T as an option,...

James Sandford

James Sandford, James has taught a wide range of subjects within Design and Technology over the last 15+ years; he has taught across all areas within the MYP Design curriculum and a combination of GCSE Resistant Materials, GCSE Product Design, BTEC Art and Design, BTEC Engineering, and IB Diploma Design and Technology. He has offered numerous courses in CAD CAM training and has been working as a Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant since 2014.

GCSE Textiles Rescue – Mock Run and Fell Seam

GCSE Textiles Rescue – Mock Run and Fell Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Mock Run and Fell SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This three minute video shows the technique of making a mock run and fell seam, a quicker and easier version of the full run and fell seam. It includes explanations of the differences between the two and where they might be used in products, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are...

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Lapped Zip

GCSE Textiles Rescue Video - Lapped Zip, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Lapped ZipAges 14-16First published 2014 This twelve-and-a-half minute video shows the technique of inserting a lapped zip, a difficult and challenging technique that, if successfully done, will gain students higher grades as it gives a quality finish to a product. It includes explanations of where lapped seams are used and detailed staged instructions on inserting a zip, including overlocking and using a specialist zipper foot on the sewing machine, with safety advice. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have...

GCSE Textiles Rescue – Run and Fell Seam

GCSE Textiles Rescue – Run and Fell Seam, GCSE Textiles Rescue – Run and Fell SeamAges 14-16First published 2014 This five minute video shows the technique of making a run and fell seam, also known as flat fell and double stitched seams. This is a slightly more challenging seam that requires precision in stitching. It includes explanations of where these might be used in products, as well as detailed step-by step instructions on making the seam. A number of other instructional videos and presentations have been developed and are available showing...

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