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The award winners are: CATEGORY 1: Boxford Ltd Award for Innovation and Creativity in Design and TechnologyPaul Woodward, The Rugby School, Thailand CATEGORY 2: Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology - Primary AwardGill Fitzpatrick, Beech Hill Community Primary School, Greater Manchester CATEGORY 3: HME Logistics Award for Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology - SecondarySarah Mahmood, The Bemrose School, Derbyshire CATEGORY 4: James Dyson Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering EducationMartin Davies, The Fernwood School, Nottinghamshire CATEGORY 5: Institution of Engineering and Technology Award for Creative use of Digital Technologies...
Curriculum Review Response, The long-awaited curriculum review led by Professor Becky Francis is generating anticipation within the design and technology education community. The Association has actively contributed to this process, collaborating on a joint paper with the Design Council, NSEAD, and other organisations. We have now submitted our own curriculum review response informed by feedback from over 200 teachers and work with external organisations. You can read the full report here. There is widespread agreement that the existing curriculum requires substantial reform. The focus on STEM education and addressing the skills gap to support the...
Bring Learning to Life with a School Trip to the British Motor Museum, The British Motor Museum offers an unforgettable educational experience for both primary and secondary pupils. With a range of engaging workshops and the opportunity for self-led exploration, school trips to the Museum provide a unique way to enhance classroom learning. Interactive Workshops The Museum’s expert-led workshops cover a wide array of subjects, including STEM, history, PSHE, art & design, and more. These hands-on sessions encourage pupils to engage with topics in a practical and exciting way, helping to bring learning to life...
Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley: Tough, Smart, and Ahead of Her Time, We were saddened here at the Association to hear that Dame Stephanie Shirley CH, passed away on 9 August aged 91. She leaves behind a legacy that every D&T teacher can share with students, a story of resilience, innovation, and a refusal to accept the limits society tried to place on her. Born Vera Buchthal in Dortmund, Germany, in 1933, she fled Nazi persecution at the age of five on the Kindertransport, arriving in Britain to live with foster parents. Those early experiences forged a determination that...
VEX IQ Education Kit (2nd generation), VEX IQ is based on plastic, snap-together pieces specifically designed to build highly functional robots, primarily designed for ages 8-14. This system doesn’t require any prior knowledge in robotics. Students can easily build their first robot, and the wide variety of additional parts means that they can build anything they imagine as they continue to learn. Every kit includes a hand tool to make assembly and disassembly easy for small hands. The IQ Education Kit makes STEM manageable for teachers and fun for students! This kit is designed to build a...
VEX 123 Robot and Coder - English, VEX 123 is an interactive, programmable robot that takes STEM, Computer Science and Computational Thinking off of the screen and brings them to life for Reception and KS1 students (age 4-7). Learn more about VEX 123 > Coding Three Ways The 123 Robot can be programmed in three uniquely engaging ways: Create sequences using the touch-sensitive buttons on the Robot. Insert physical Coder Cards into the revolutionary VEX Coder to download programs wirelessly to the Robot - no screens needed! Unlock the full power of your 123...
Mark Preston at Heraeus Conamic , Heraeus Conamic is a global manufacturer of quartz for the semiconductor industry, fibre optics and mirrors for lasers. They have a range of processes related to the destination product. During the one-week placement I worked with engineers from a variety of disciplines, including mechanical, electronic, chemical and process. I had experience of industrial applications in a range of areas including: Health and safety Mapping (the correspondence between the layout of the controls and their required action) Materials selection and refinement One off, batch and...
60 Minute CPD - Getting started with Onshape, Build confidence in CAD with our Onshape CAD session! Join us for an engaging, 60-minute online workshop where you'll gain essential skills to seamlessly introduce Onshape into your D&T teaching. Whether you're new to CAD or looking to enhance your lessons, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge to bring innovation into your classroom. What You'll Learn: Get started with Onshape Learn how to navigate this intuitive design software, from the interface to its powerful tools, so you can confidently use it in the classroom. ...
Nanotechnology – Small really is beautiful, Trying to keep up with the latest advances in technologies can be a daunting and never-ending quest, and it is often tempting to take stock and try to understand what we have, rather than chase the latest development or trend. In my house I’m last in line to inherit the hand-me-down phone or tablet and while I constantly urge myself to keep up with what’s next, I sometimes take refuge in what I’ve got and what works for me. Then I go and research some emerging technologies and associated gadgets and suddenly...
Sustainability Series: Foldable Bike Helmet, Bike safety is something young people can relate to, whether they cycle themselves or are learning about road safety and personal responsibility. With more pupils using bikes and e-scooters, now is a great time to explore how design and technology can make everyday travel safer and more sustainable. Reimagining the bike helmet The Newlane helmet is a UK-designed, foldable cycling helmet that offers a practical solution to a common problem: traditional helmets are safe, but bulky and difficult to carry. This innovative product folds to half its size (just 81mm in...
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