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Andy Topliss, Andy has over 20 years experience of using workshop machinery and delivers training both Nationwide and International. Andy is a former successful head of faculty for Art, Design, Engineering & Technology and has now retired from full-time teaching. He has been a STEM co-ordinator in schools and has experience working with exam boards in a range of roles, including examiner and moderator for Product Design and Engineering qualifications. Andy is a Registered D&T Health & Safety Consultant and offers a range of DATA courses and can...
Mick Cathcart, Mick worked as a qualified carpenter in the construction industry before achieving a B Ed(Hons) in Design Technology in 1997. From there he taught DT for 24 years in both mainstream and special educational settings, working his way up to head of department at a specialist provision for young offenders. Now as a Registered Health and Safety Consultant for the Design & Technology Association, Mick offers a broad range of Health and Safety training and Curriculum support to DT teachers nationwide. He also runs a successful woodworking business. ...
Using brand scenarios to generate ideas, Age 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 In this resource students are encouraged to name the attributes of common brands, identifying their ‘brand personality’ on a Look, Think, Speak diagram. They can then clearly see how the brands’ attributes have been communicated through the brand’s packaging, advertising and promotional events. They are then given scenarios, such as, ‘If Innocent Smoothies were to design a post-office what would it be like?’ The creative ideas that emerge give students more confidence to experiment when starting their own project. By using the same technique, students can...
Production Engineer, Aerospace, Ben , Watch Ben's video here Ben is a manufacturing engineer working at JJ Churchill where he is part of a team developing aircraft parts. He did design and technology at school, then became an apprentice and completed his HNC. He moved from the shop floor to the design office where he uses design drawings to help develop processes for developing new parts. He finds it satisfying seeing the final product as an outcome of the work that he has helped develop, and finds the role varied, changing and interesting. Play video.
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...
Textiles Late KS3 Yr 9 Technology in Society - Wearable Tech, Textiles Late KS3 Year 9 - Technology in Society – Wearable TechStudents should be able to evaluate existing wearable technology products and generate a number of ideas that include the use of technical fibres and fabrics to enhance the experience of the wearer.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they can use and adapt to cover vital areas and address progression and...
Textiles Early KS3 Y7 Mainly Making - Understanding Fibres and Fabrics, Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Making – Understanding Fibres and FabricsThis unit covers the origins and features of natural and human-made fibres, methods of fabric construction including adding colour and surface decoration. Students will learn to safely operate a sewing machine to produce different stitch patterns and know at least one company who use exclusive textile prints.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of...
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. Slot together kits - in this Focused Task, we will look at creating a simple slot-together dinosaur using initial card modelling and Computer Aided Design/Manufacture. CAD - this Focused Task runs through the design of an advertising Point of Sale stand using CAD (SketchUp demonstrated, others could be used). CAM -...
Flumps Poster, FLUMPS: A3 Poster An informative poster outlining how to analyse products and ideas in D&T. This follows 6 key areas of focus: Function, Looks, User, Materials, Pros/cons and Sustainability. It serves as a systematic approach to dissecting and evaluating various aspects of a design idea/project. By considering each element individually, students can gain a comprehensive understanding of the problem at hand and develop effective solutions and outcomes. This method allows students to be independent when analysing and ensures a wide range of areas are fully consideredUsing this poster in your school ...
Matt McLain, Matt is teacher educator at Liverpool John Moores University, where he leads secondary initial teacher education, having led the design and technology postgraduate route beforehand. Before becoming a teacher educator, he taught design and technology in the Greater Merseyside area for eleven years, as a subject leader, lead practitioner and advanced skills teacher; working with teachers at a local and national level. Matt has been an active member of the Design and Technology Association since joining in the 1990s. Recently he helped to develop of the subject content for the design and technology at...
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