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Surviving your ECT years , 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 ‘Surviving your ECT years’ course, has been developed, by a recently qualified teacher, for newly qualified teachers. This course is based around the delivery of design and technology in primary and secondary schools, and although it refers to content of the English National Curriculum it also incorporates other aspects that may make it suitable for delivery in other countries and school contexts.Course objectives:...
Why and how to use e-portfolios in D&T, This course aims to help D&T teachers implement e-portfolios into their classes from year 7 to 13. By showing you the benefits of such an approach and helping you to begin to produce your own through the course and gain confidence and understanding.Objectives: • To develop teachers' understanding of the use of e-portfolios to support teaching and learning, for example in preparation for tackling the Design and Technology GCSE non-examined assessment.• To develop teachers' technical skills and understanding of terminology, for example publishing, embedding or uploading assets.•...
Masterclass with Jude Pullen - Prototyping , This inspiring masterclass has been developed in collaboration with Jude Pullen and the Design & Technology Association. This E-Learning 'Prototyping' masterclass will take D&T teachers through the process of prototyping and model making with Jude Pullen. With a range of approaches and thought-pieces, the masterclass explores the role of prototyping in D&T and industry, exploring useful materials and processes and diving into some challenges you can do with your students . You will pick up tips and tricks along the way to allow you to develop your own skills and...
Chair of the Design & Technology Association Board of Trustees, Bill Williams, In this episode, we start a series in which we will talk with Design & Technology Association Trustees about their careers to date and the reasons why being a Trustee of the Association and being connected to its work is important to them. We start this series by talking with Bill Williams, Chair of D&TA Trustees. 🎧 Listen hereBill is an experienced CEO across the manufacturing and engineering sectors. He was formerly a member of the Board of Group Lotus plc,...
Secondary D&T Workshop Collection, 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 is collection of workshops taken from our D&T Autumn School 2020 and is aimed at Secondary teachers. This E-Learning course features 8 workshops and accompanying resources from teachers and industry professionals with additional keynotes from inspirational speakers. Each workshop (approximately 40 minutes) allows you to work through at your own pace. Use the downloadable resources to aid your teaching and implement them in the classroom. Whether you...
Fancy a bag?, Age 5-7 yearsFirst published 2012 In this project children design and make a bag of their own creation for a specific user and purpose. The resources are designed to unlock children’s innovative thinking. They provide a context that leads children to a wide range of different design responses increasing their ownership of the design process. Children use their knowledge of materials and their properties (Science objectives) and investigate textiles (Art objectives) to learn how textile products can be designed and made using a range of simple joining techniques. This project could be adapted...
The Design and Technology Teacher Education Group, The Design and Technology Teacher Education Group (DTTEG) held its anticipated D&T Teacher Education Knowledge Exchange Symposium on Monday 2nd June, hosted by Make UK, in Birmingham, and sponsored by the Liverpool Institute for Research in Education (LIF). This event could prove to be a cornerstone for professionals in the field of D&T teacher education and development (be it initial teacher training or in-service CPD), fostering collaboration and innovation between universities, schools, MATs, D&T organisations and consultants. This initiative was designed to be accessible
Founder of the design studio Pipsqueak and IP development specialist, Nick Ford, In this episode, we talk with Nick Ford, founder of the design studio Pipsqueak and IP development specialist. Nick talks us through his school education, which took place at a time when neurodiversity was not so easily recognised or accounted for. Several very diverse jobs followed as Nick sought to find his way in the world of work from a mechanics role that wasn't quite what he thought it would be to a cleaner in an engine machine shop and a motorcycle courier. 🎧...
Design Careers Explored in Collaborative Webinar by Seymourpowell and the V&A, Aspiring designers, students, teachers and design enthusiasts gathered virtually for an enlightening webinar hosted by Seymourpowell in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). The event provided valuable insights into diverse career paths in design and the multifaceted nature of the industry, drawing from the personal journeys and professional experiences of three designers from Seymourpowell: Oliver Winter, a Senior Design Strategist; Eunbin Kim, a Creative Technologist; and Amelia Wong, a Product Designer. Personal Journeys and Professional Insights The session featured...
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DT Practice 1 2025 Online PDF, D&T Practice is an A4 magazine offering practical ideas and examples to primary and secondary classroom teaching in D&T. Covering all focus areas, it includes case studies of classroom projects, product and resource reviews and profiles of companies in the field, as well as news about the Design & Technology Association and events and activities taking place in Design and Technology. Practice is published three times a year and is available to Primary and Secondary Association members and to other membership categories. It is also available by subscription. Visit...
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