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Mike Flood

Mike Flood, I am a vastly experienced classroom and workshop practitioner. I have taught Design and Technology for 18 years, including GCSE Resistant Materials, MYP Design, GCSE Product Design, IB Design and Technology both standard and higher levels and A Level Design and Technology, BTEC Art & Design level 3, as well as MYP Art. I have also mentored newly qualified teachers starting a new career in Design and Technology. Outside the taught curriculum, I have been accredited as a Bronze and Silver HKAYP leader (similar to the Duke of Edinburgh award in the UK) and have...

Rethinking Classrooms

Rethinking Classrooms, A new whitepaper published by TSL (Technology Supplies) sheds light on the urgent need to modernise Design and Technology and STEAM learning spaces across the UK. Titled ‘The Impact of Learning Spaces on Design and Technology Education’, the report highlights widespread dissatisfaction among teachers with their current teaching environments. It also points towards solutions and funding opportunities that could transform the future of technical education. Backed by extensive research and feedback from teachers, technicians, and school leaders, the whitepaper reveals that over one-third of D&T teachers are unhappy with their current spaces. Issues like outdated equipment,...

OCR Engineering and D&T Forum

OCR Engineering and D&T Forum , The OCR Engineering and D&T Forum recently served as a focal point for exploring the future landscape of Engineering and Design & Technology. Months of planning culminated in a vibrant exchange of ideas, drawing together stakeholders from Higher Education providers, schools, colleges and industry leaders. The journey from school to industry With a keen focus on inspiring the next generation, the forum posed crucial questions such as, "What is the future of engineering?" and "How can we better inspire young people to become engineers?" The OCR...

Lamb FTs and IEAs

Lamb FTs and IEAs, Available to members and non-members for a limited time! 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. Thick and thin line sketching - in this Focused Task students will learn how to use different line weights to add impact to their sketches. With worksheets to print / use also. Braille products - design and make your own braille adaptations...

Simon Tarrant

Simon Tarrant, Simon delivers H&S training, bespoke CPD and consultancy to schools in Hampshire and the South of England alongside his role as a part-time teacher of Product Design (up to A-level) at Bedales School, Petersfield. He was previously Head of D&T at both Winchester College (10 years) and St John’s School, Leatherhead (3 years). He taught D&T for four years at RGS Guildford where he gained Qualified Teacher Status and has been a visiting tutor at Imperial College / Royal College of Art on their undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters) programmes in Design Engineering. He was...

Bulletproof FTs and IEAs

Member only Tasks and Activities, Focused Tasks - Coming Soon 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. Investigative Evaluative Activities IEAs are where students learn from a range of existing products and find out about D&T in the wider world. This may be aspects such as product disassembly, reflection and prediction and discussions and explorations regarding sustainability. Packaging Research - this IEA will delve into alternative packaging...

Fussy FTs and IEAs

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. CAD Screw threads - this FT will go into how to make a screw thread in CAD and 3D print them. Investigative Evaluative Activities - Coming Soon IEAs are where students learn from a range of existing products and find out about D&T in the wider world. This may be aspects...

RAF FTs and IEAs

Member only Tasks and Activities, Focused Tasks - Coming Soon 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. Investigative Evaluative Activities IEAs are where students learn from a range of existing products and find out about D&T in the wider world. This may be aspects such as product disassembly, reflection and prediction and discussions and explorations regarding sustainability. Natural Disasters - This IEA explores natural and man-made disasters, their...

Inspired by Industry RAF

Inspired by Industry RAF, Inspired by Industry: RAF This context allows students to explore temporary shelter design for various situations, from humanitarian aid to pop-up market stalls and pet carriers. The project encourages material exploration, testing for properties like insulation and waterproofing, and considering collapsible structures and mechanical systems. Students can create physical or CAD prototypes, with testing methods ranging from virtual FEA analysis to hands-on team challenges like building and water-testing shelters. The project supports individual and group work, fostering problem-solving and engineering skills while allowing creative freedom in designing functional, adaptable shelters....

Dips and dippers YR3

Dips and dippers YR3, Dips and DippersAge 7-9 Years First published 2007 Using this resource children investigate healthy eating and ways of processing food through designing and making healthy dips and dippers for a party. They are encouraged to think about food preferences and appropriate quantities for the particular event. The resource contains teacher planning, based on Sandwich Snacks in which children learn basic food preparation techniques and ways of combining components to create simple food products for a particular purpose. There is a help-sheet with food safety information and advice on working...

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