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Examination techniques – getting good grades at GCSE

Examination techniques – getting good grades at GCSE, Examination techniques – getting good grades at GCSE First published 2017Ages 14-16 This PowerPoint based guide aims at getting your students to employ techniques to help improve their grades in the Design and Technology GCSE. It takes a thorough look at the subject content and technical principles of the GCSE, including key facts you need to know about the D&T GCSE exam, including assessment objective weightings, the written exams and how each exam...

Unlock Creativity with Design Sketching

Unlock Creativity with Design Sketching, Study in your own time and at your own pace with the D&T Association E-Learning courses. No need to travel or take time out of school. This E Learning course ‘Unlock Creativity with Design Sketching’ aims to help secondary teachers see the relevance and teach the principles of sketching with an exploratory as well as a communicative mindset. Course objective Learn how to implement two highly effective mindsets in your sketching classes to maximise creativity in D&T and keep students focussed...

New Furniture Makers Exhibition

New Furniture Makers Exhibition , The New Furniture Makers Exhibition Exhibition returns to the City of London on 29th October, offering an inspiring platform for emerging designer-makers to showcase their creativity and craftsmanship. Organised by The Furniture Makers’ Company, this prestigious one-day event brings together students from GCSE level through to recent graduates, celebrating the next generation of talent in furniture and design. It also provides a unique opportunity for young designers to connect with leading industry professionals, manufacturers, and established makers....

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Primary, All maintained primary schools in England are required to follow the National Curriculum, which includes design and technology as a compulsory subject at Key Stages 1 and 2, with statutory Programmes of Study. The Association has produced a range of resources to support teachers implementing the D&T Programmes of Study including Projects on a Page, a scheme of work including 21 project planners. D&T gives children the opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of designing and making functional products. We feel it is vital...

‘Future of Work UK’ Launches Nationwide Conference Series to Inspire Young Minds

‘Future of Work UK’ Launches Nationwide Conference Series to Inspire Young Minds, We are proud to partner with the Future of Work UK initiative. This enterprise is making waves with a new series of unique free conferences to give young people a firsthand look at the world of design and manufacturing. This programme is designed to connect schools and businesses, encouraging partnership and helping students, teachers and parents explore career pathways. The Mission The conferences will provide valuable insights into the diverse opportunities...

Putting the Communications in Electronics and Communications Technology

Putting the Communications in Electronics and Communications Technology, Age 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 This project offers a basic introduction to wireless communications technology, using infra-red as a starting point. Infra-red is relatively simple, components are cheap and it enables students to understand some of the basic principles of how wireless control works. Communications Technology is now a huge industry worldwide and a vast range and variety of electronic products are now developed with a view to enabling better, faster and wider communications between people across the world. The exponential development curve...

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

Programmable Control Open Design Brief

Programmable Control Open Design Brief, Programmable Control Open Design Brief Ages 13-15First published 2018 The subject content for the GCSE in D&T requires pupils to know and understand: how electronic systems provide functionality to products and processes, including sensors and control devices to respond to a variety of inputs, and devices to produce a range of outputs the use of programmable components to embed functionality into products in order to enhance and customise their operation This resource...

Designed for Life New Podcast Sponsor Arachne Digital

The Design & Technology Association Welcomes Arachne Digital as New Sponsor for ‘Designed for Life’ Podcast, The Design & Technology Association is delighted to welcome Arachne Digital as the new sponsor of our ‘Designed for Life’ podcast. Arachne Digital, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, plays a vital role in helping schools and other public service institutions stay safe from cyber threats, ensuring that teachers and students can focus on learning without disruption. With schools increasingly reliant on digital tools and online platforms, cyber threats pose a...

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