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Skills for Planet: upskilling one million designers in green design skills by 2030, We’re proud and delighted that the Design & Technology Association was one of the partners who worked closely with our friends and colleagues at the Design Council to help produce this important paper: Skills for Planet is a national initiative from the Design Council, on a bold mission to upskill one million designers in green design skills by 2030. Design shapes the world we live in – and right now, it’s shaping our future. With growing demand for environmentally responsible...
Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Lynne Bianchi, In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Dr Lynne Bianchi. Lynne is Vice Dean for Social Responsibility, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility, Director of the Science & Engineering Education Research and Innovation Hub & Senior Lecturer at Manchester University. A staunch advocate of STEM and vocational education, we track Lynne's journey from her school days, which did not pass without challenge, to her current role at Manchester University and how this came to her through a slightly unorthodox process....
What is D&T in primary schools and why is it important?, What is Primary Design and Technology? Are you really teaching D&T? View this video, the first of a number for Primary members. Design and Technology education involves two important elements - learning about the designed and made world and how things work, and learning to design and make functional products for particular purposes and users. Children acquire and apply knowledge and understanding of materials and components, mechanisms and control systems, structures,...
Three-Day Intensive D&T Training for Non-Specialists, Published by: Stephanie Antoniades, Marketing & Digital Content Assistant Recently, I had the privilege of attending a remarkable course hosted by the Design & Technology Association, the "Three-day Intensive D&T Training for Non-Specialists." As a new team member, I was particularly curious to gain firsthand knowledge about the courses we run, and this one specifically aimed at non-specialists, seemed like the perfect opportunity to dive in. What I experienced over those three days was not just a learning journey, but an inspiring exploration of the world of design and...
Design Management / Strategy / Thinking, Lynne Elvins, Six years ago, Lynne Elvins and some of her designer friends and colleagues were discussing life, work and, specifically, the challenges of onboarding juniors into their business. All agreed that some amazing young people were looking to enter the profession. Equally, all agreed that young people were, more often than not, not fully prepared for studio life when they entered employment; they brought energy, enthusiasm and often subject knowledge and skills but had minimal experience of putting all of this from theory into action. ...
Chess meets classic design in innovative D&T classroom project, To celebrate World Chess Day, two design and technology teachers are sharing a student project that brings timeless design to the forefront using chess as the medium for creative exploration. Originally developed by Owen Gilbert (Head of Design & Technology at Dubai College) and Padraig Gaughan (Head of Design Emerging Technologies at GEMS Dubai American Academy) while teaching together at Repton Dubai, the project continues to be run independently by both teachers in their current schools. The pair are using the opportunity to showcase the work...
KS3 Design Curriculum Units, Created exclusively for D&T Association members, these resources focus on developing design thinking and modelling skills. They guide students through creative problem-solving, user-centred approaches, and the use of both physical and digital modelling techniques. Additional units are added regularly to expand your toolkit. Log in to download or join today to access the full collection. https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/for-education/inspired-by-industry-member-only-content/design-curriculum-units/ https://www.designtechnology.org.uk/membership/
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...
Matthew Bury, Matthew Bury is a researcher and consultant, health & safety trainer, formerly a Senior Lecturer in Education, Middlesex University, programme leader for PGCE Design & Technology, also contributed to MA Teaching, BA Product Design & Engineering, and a moderator for the Graduate Teacher Programme. He holds an MSc in Occupational Health & Safety. Prior to this he was Head of 3 Design & Technology departments in London, Essex and Hertfordshire and taught D&T, ICT, Science and Art. During this time he developed an industrial placement programme for A Level students
Jim Green, Jim Green is a registered Design and Technology/Health and Safety Consultant and provides training for teachers to achieve BS4163:2021.Jim has 36 years of experience from working both as a teacher and managing teacher in leading UK secondary schools and is currently a Partnership Lecturer for Roehampton University. He has consulted and written for independent projects including the Nuffield Design and Technology Project , and the BBC's online Bitesize program and Techno Making It television series.Having worked the last 6 years as the Assistant Headteacher for Tolworth Girls School in...
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