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Leanne Mee, Leanne founded The STEM Workshop in 2018, to be able to have a wider impact on school engagement across the STEM subjects and to support in raising children's aspirations. Having become increasingly frustrated with the demise of Design and Technology at the time in many schools locally, particularly in primary schools Leanne decided to work independently to support schools in developing their provision. Leanne works with various schools, training centres and organisations on a regular basis, she also supports schools nationwide through offering training and consultancy to support in...
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....
How can we improve the sustainability of products?, First watch these two videos Sustainability Masterclass 1 Sustainability masterclass 2 Now you can work through the activities below. Activity 1 (1:04) What is sustainability? Have a look online at images that explain sustainability. Make a copy of a few diagrams or images that help you to remember the three areas of sustainability. Activity 2 (1:49) What influences my choices of what I buy? Think about the last product you bought? What was it? Make...
Sustainability – Where will we be by 2030?, Watch these two videos Sustainability Masterclass 1 Sustainability masterclass 2 Activity 1 (3:54) What’s the design criteria? Choose two of the same products, where one is marketed as more sustainable than the other. For example, bamboo toothbrush vs plastic, plastic drinks bottle vs reusable, socks made with organic cotton vs no organic. Put yourself in the position of the designer and company who developed the two products. Then decide, what was the likely design criteria they used for the two products? Make a list...
AI’s Impact on the Future of Design, Design journalist Abbey Bamford recently led a panel of experts in a compelling discussion on the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of design and design education. The event, took place at New Designers exhibition in London and featured insights from our CEO, Tony Ryan, alongside other industry leaders. Listen to the full recording here. The panel explored various facets of AI integration in design practices, reflecting on their personal experiences and visions for AI in education. Here are some key highlights and insights shared during the...
Speaking and listening through D&T projects Training Materials from the 2010 National Strategies1, Speaking and listening through D&T projects Training Materials from the 2010 National Strategies1Ages 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 range of National Strategies materials including video examples of students speaking and listening teachers will...
Bio Bags, Bio Bags11-14 YearsFirst published 2010 A project that has been run twice across the South West with a mixed KS3 group of 18 pupils from three different schools in Cornwall involved a one day visit to the Eden project. The emphasis was on pupils developing creative ideas (stimulated by biomimicry), to design bags for use at the location. The project could equally have been run at a local garden centre, botanical garden or park. On site, the pupils interviewed specific bag owners about the features of bags people use. To ensure that the...
Mike Hardman, I was a full-time teacher of DT for 28+ years. I was a Curriculum Lead for a chain of Academies, I was the lead writer of the curriculum for 4 academies for Design Technology, I also ran a DT department. I taught RM (KS3 & 4), PD (KS 3, 4 & 5), Catering (yr10), Food and Nutrition (KS3), Construction, level 1 and 2 Over the last 20+ years I have been involved with writing and implementation of relevant schemes of work, for most areas of DT. I have planned assessment, written course...
Exam Results A Level and GCSE in D&T 2017, The D&T Association has produced two spreadsheets, one for GCSE and one for GCE, which contain an analysis of each qualification for summer 2017. They include overall entry figures, breakdown by specification title and by awarding organisation. They also include entry and pass rate trends from 2001 to 2017. These will provide invaluable data for subject leaders. This product is a download.
Clare Lightowler, Clare is a Registered Design and Technology Health & Safety Consultant and experienced middle leader with a Master’s in Teaching and Learning and the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL). Since 2010, she has led multiple departments and taught Design & Technology, Engineering, Textiles and Food. With a decade of experience as an Interior Architect, working on high-value projects she brings a wealth of transferable skills in communication, collaboration and adhering to legislative frameworks. Passionate about STEM education, Clare delivers STEM days to students aged 9-18 across the...
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