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Design with a Cause: ‘Inspired by Industry’ RAF – Empowering students to design for real-world challenges, Explore temporary shelter design Teachers looking to bring real-world design contexts into the classroom can rediscover the ‘Inspired by Industry’ RAF context, a versatile resource that allows students to explore temporary shelter design for a wide range of situations, from humanitarian aid and pop-up market stalls to pet carriers. The context encourages students to experiment with materials, testing properties such as insulation, waterproofing, and durability. It also introduces collapsible structures and mechanical systems, giving students the chance to design...
Sustainability Series: Biodegradable wine packaging turns grape waste into a sustainable solution, A Nottingham Trent University graduate has found an inventive way of tackling one of the wine industry’s biggest waste problems. Her project has the potential to inspire design and technology students to think differently about sustainability, materials, and product design. Tackling waste in the wine industry For every 100 litres of wine produced, 30 kilograms of grape waste is created. Globally, this adds up to around 3.5 billion kilograms each year. BA Product Design graduate Ella Sainsbury chose to address this issue in...
Design with a Cause - Style Her Empowered: how sustainable design is transforming education in Togo, Style Her Empowered (SHE) is a non-profit organisation showing the true power of design and technology to change lives. Founded by Payton McGriff, SHE combines innovative textiles, sustainable fashion design and community partnerships to keep girls in school and create long-term employment opportunities for women in Togo. The story behind Style Her Empowered The idea began with a simple but powerful insight: for many girls, access to something as basic as a school uniform determines whether they can...
The Big D&T Christmas Giveaway – a festive treat for teachers, Christmas is coming, and we’re spreading a little festive cheer for the amazing teachers who light up the classroom with creativity. Thanks to incredible support from companies like CAD Class, Chompshop, Dinosuit, Hope Education, KCS Education, Maker’s Red Box, Scalextric, Specialist Crafts and Yoto, we’ve put together two fantastic prize bundles, one for Primary teachers and one for Secondary. Each bundle is packed with goodies to inspire, support, and bring a little extra magic to your classroom in the New Year. What you could...
Become a Trimble SketchUp ambassador , Trimble is opening the door to a new, fully funded professional development opportunity designed specifically for secondary design and technology teachers. The Trimble SketchUp Ambassador Programme is now recruiting 16 teachers from across the UK who want to build confidence, deepen subject knowledge and bring industry-standard 3D modelling into their classrooms. This easy-to-join programme has been created with teachers’ time, workload and classroom realities firmly in mind. It offers structured support, practical training and the chance to be part of a growing national network of SketchUp users in schools. ...
Inside the School of Engineering & Design at London South Bank University, Teachers recently had the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the School of Engineering & Design at London South Bank University in a webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association. Led by Barney Townsend, Course Leader for Product Design and Technology, the session offered an inside look at the facilities, teaching approach and student projects that shape the next generation of designers and engineers. A Design School in the Heart of London Located in central London, the university sits within walking distance...
James Dyson Foundation: Free Primary D&T Course , The James Dyson Foundation, renowned for its support of engineering and design education, recently hosted an engaging and informative full-day primary Design and Technology (D&T) course at its headquarters in Malmesbury. This free course, aimed at primary school educators, was devised to bridge the gap between industry processes and the D&T curriculum taught in classrooms. Attendees had the opportunity to learn from industry experts and explore valuable resources offered by the James Dyson Foundation. The primary D&T course featured Mark Johnson, Senior Principal Engineer at Dyson, who shared insights on...
D&T Bursary Raised for 2024, Many will have seen the extensive lobbying work which has been undertaken at the Association in response to the Education Policy Institute (EPI) Paper ‘A spotlight on D&T education in England’. This paper collected secondary research and presented a dire picture of the subject’s current position nationally. The Vision Paper, entitled ‘Reimagining D&T,’ was drawn up in response after a series of face-to-face and online teacher consultations across the UK. Teacher feedback helped to outline key proposals, recommendations, and calls to action from the Department for Education. One of the...
Education and Engineering Leaders Discuss Future of STEM Education, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, attended a roundtable discussion at No. 10 today hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to address the pressing need to equip young people with essential skills for pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The session focused on pivotal strategies to ensure the UK's education system remains aligned with the ever-evolving STEM and Digital sectors. The meeting had representation from some of the UK's largest and most influential engineering companies. The Design and Technology Association were one of the few...
INSET at Abbey Infant School, Paul Woodward, Design & Technology Association Curriculum Consultant, recently conducted a highly informative INSET session at Abbey Infant School, focusing on essential aspects of the design and technology curriculum. Aims Teachers aimed to understand how prototyping fits into the design process, explore ways to check out existing products and designers, learn about coming up with ideas, and figure out how to evaluate and assess things. The bespoke training also included coverage of the health and safety implications of D&T within the primary sector. The session aimed to reinforce...
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