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Getting to Grips: Computing and D&T, The 2014 programmes of study strengthen links between D&T and computing in primary schools, particularly in KS2. In response, the D&T Association, working closely with partner organisations, has developed Applying Computing in D&T at KS2 and KS3 – the 2014 requirements. Feedback from primary teachers suggests that the overlap between these two technically demanding subjects is presenting one of the greatest challenges of the new curriculum. So what are the key messages and how will the guidance help with implementation? Setting the scene The guidance begins by describing...
Martin Chandler, Originally trained as an architect. Taught Design & Technology for 30 years. 25 years as a Head of Department in 3 London schools. 11 years as an Advanced Skills Teacher in Design & Technology. Taught at all key stages 1-5 and on GTP & GCSE training Trainer for ProDESKTOP CAD/CAM Taught mainly Design, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Systems and Control at GCSE level and BTEC and Diploma at level 2. Taught A level Design & Technology, moderated and examined
Speaking and listening through D&T projects 1. Introduction, Speaking and listening through D&T projects 1. IntroductionAges 11-14 YearsFirst published 2014 This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page. A PowerPoint presentation giving an outline of the project’s aims and objectives and some preliminary findings of schools’ levels of training in speaking and...
Member only Tasks and Activities, Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Digital Sketching - using an iPad or digital stylus, see how to create sketches digitally, using a musical instrument as an example, and how to use a compositing technique. Digital Media Player - for this FT we will be accurately measuring and drawing out the parts for a digital music...
Speaking and listening through D&T projects Project overview, Speaking and listening through D&T projects Project overviewAges 11-14 YearsFirst published 2014 This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page. This contains the project guidance booklet outlining the importance of developing speaking and listening skills, assessment and self assessment, the skills required by the project...
Inspiring innovation – intellectual property in design, The Association has been working with the Intellectual Property Office to develop this set of free resources helping teachers and students to understand the implications of IP in product design. The resources consist of five PowerPoint classroom teaching presentations and associated materials that schools can use and adapt, in which the students develop their ideas and realise the importance of securing the intellectual property. These can be used as a kit to allow schools to deliver this in a ‘business day’ in which students’ innovative design ideas,...
Speaking and listening through D&T projects Assessment materials, Speaking and listening through D&T projects Assessment materialsAges 11-14 YearsFirst published 2014 This programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, aims to improve the speaking and listening skills of Key Stage 3 students through delivery of a D&T project. For full details of the project go to the Improving speaking and listening skills through D&T projects page. Guidance on levels for speaking and listening, reading and writing, and self assessment forms for students to help determine their confidence and abilities in discussions,...
Product Design Early KS3 Y7 Mainly Making - Signs, Product Design Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Making – SignsIn this, students explore the importance of designing an authentic, real-context product for a client to meet their specific needs, and design and make a scaled down shop sign from acrylic, using a laser cutter. The PowerPoint resource includes video instruction on using 2D Design software and information on typography, designing logos, and producing a design specification and using a laser cutter to guide the process. This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has...
Lindsey Coates, I am an experienced DT Technician. I specialise in Resistant Materials, although I have also supported Food Technology, Textiles, Graphics and Electronics. I use and maintain all the departmental machinery, take the lead in the operation of CNC machines, and support classes as needed. I am a risk averse facilitator, by which I mean I believe we should get things done, but safely. I am a Registered Design & Technology Health & Safety Consultant with the Design & Technology Association, and able to provide D&TA accredited...
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...
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