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New KS3 Context Launch: Celebrating Success with Pentagram

New KS3 Context Launch: Celebrating Success with Pentagram, We are excited to launch a brand new ‘Inspired by Industry’ context to coincide with the start of the Premier League season: ‘Celebrating Success’, created in collaboration with Pentagram, the world’s largest independent design agency and the creative team behind the UEFA Europa Conference League Trophy. This free KS3 resource invites students to reimagine what it means to recognise achievement, drawing inspiration from Pentagram’s own design process for a major sporting trophy. Using the five stages of

Demystifying CAD

Demystifying CAD - empowering students through design and technology, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is now central to modern design, engineering and manufacturing, with over 95% of industries expecting CAD proficiency. For teachers reviewing their design and technology curriculum, now is the perfect time to explore how CAD can boost creativity, technical understanding and real-world skills. Making CAD accessible in the classroom Many teachers still worry CAD is too complex, expensive or time-consuming. In practice, tools like Autodesk Fusion are intuitive, user-friendly and...

Embedding a digital portfolio approach to support remote and school based learning

Embedding a digital portfolio approach to support remote and school based learning, Session Content: In setting up D&T as a new subject at Tanglin Trust School, Singapore, James took the opportunity to review how best to deliver and record subject content to Y9 and above. The software and techniques allowed for a smooth transition into remote learning whether pupils had access to a device or not. The digital approach has not only improved planning, delivery and responses but has also enhanced other aspects of the

Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools - Printed copy

Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools - Printed copy, Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools Printed copy In the period leading up to September 2014, the Association provided detailed advice and support to help members implement the new requirements. The initial resources are geared towards helping schools get to grips with the new curriculum. Perhaps the best place to start is the annotated version of the...

Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools - PDF copy

Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools - PDF copy, Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools PDFcopy In the period leading up to September 2014, the Association provided detailed advice and support to help members implement the new requirements. The initial resources are geared towards helping schools get to grips with the new curriculum. Perhaps the best place to start is the annotated version of the programmes...

Example Long-Term Plan for Primary D&T

Example Long-Term Plan for Primary D&T, Example Long-Term Plan 2014First published 2014 This is an editable Word version of the example D&T long-term plan included in issue 24 of D&T Primary. It suggests both the aspect to be taught and the age-related focus for children’s learning. To ensure that children receive the breadth of learning required by the National Curriculum and that they increase their knowledge, understanding and skills over time, it is essential to devise such a long-term plan. You should aim to complete...

Gola Design Challenge

The Gola Design Challenge in collaboration with the Design & Technology Association, Create. Innovate. See Your Design Come to Life! Enter the Gola Design Challenge for the chance to have your design turned into a professionally crafted sample! Winning concepts will be selected by Gola, giving you the opportunity to see your creative vision turned into reality. This is your opportunity to design a unique sports bag that solves real-world challenges for athletes, gym-goers, or sports enthusiasts. Whether it’s adding a waterproof compartment,...

Alison Hardy

Alison Hardy, Alison is an Associate Professor, writer, researcher, and podcaster. She currently works at Nottingham Trent University. She has edited Learning to Teach Design and Technology, Debates in Design and Technology Education and Redesigning D&T. Alison started her D&T teaching career in Gloucestershire and has been a head of D&T in Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire. She also worked in further education where she was responsible for curriculum development and as an overseas lecturer at the...

Food Early KS3Y7 Design and Make - Design for Health

Food Early KS3Y7 Design and Make - Design for Health, D&T Key ResourcesFood Early KS3 – Design and Make Design for health – 5 hoursFirst published 2015; updated 2016 Producing a healthier meal aimed at teenagers. In this students investigate factors affecting food choices before designing and making a meal suitable for a teenager. They consider factors such as the importance of a balanced diet, cost, availability, cultural and religious practices and health concerns. Practical lessons include making a stir fry, a curry and...

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.

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