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Paul Anderson, Paul has significant experience of helping teachers, departments and schools improve their pupils’ attainment. When he was Head of Technology in one of the most challenging schools in the country, his students achieved outstanding value added. Importantly, he continues to work part-time as a teacher, so he has direct current experience of what is effective in the classroom. Paul has significant experience working for two exam boards in a range of roles, including Chief Examiner, Principal Moderator and Chair of Examiners for...
Design for Planet Festival 2024: A Hub for Sustainable Innovation, The Design for Planet Festival 2024 is gearing up to be a significant event. This festival aims to unite designers, innovators, and environmental advocates under the theme of "Designing for the Future," focusing on how design can play a crucial role in tackling global challenges such as climate change and social justice. A Platform for Inspiration and Collaboration Attendees can look forward to an engaging line up of workshops, keynote speeches,...
CEO of Do Company, David O'Coimin, Podcast brought to you by The Design and Technology Association in partnership with The Edge Foundation. Listen now. David is the founder and CEO of Do Company, a company founded in 2016 to "Deliver smart solutions to the challenges posed by rapidly changing living and working environments". He describes himself as a digital nomad and a serial entrepreneur. In this podcast, he talks us through his journey from school in rural Ireland to becoming a product designer, social visionary, and successful entrepreneur. Do Company is about...
Eamonn Durkan, Eamonn is a former Head of Technology at a large 11 – 18 Technology College, has worked as an Associate of University of Manchester, and lectured at Liverpool John Moores (Teacher Training Design and Technology). He is Chief Examiner for AQA Engineering Computer Applications and a Moderator for AQA A- level Design and Technology. He has participated in writing publications for - Design and Technology Graphics and Engineering. He has over 35 years of experience using workshop machinery and...
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...
Design with a Cause - Style Her Empowered: how sustainable design is transforming education in Togo, Style Her Empowered (SHE) is a non-profit organisation showing the true power of design and technology to change lives. Founded by Payton McGriff, SHE combines innovative textiles, sustainable fashion design and community partnerships to keep girls in school and create long-term employment opportunities for women in Togo. The story behind Style Her Empowered The idea began with a simple but powerful insight: for many girls, access to something as basic...
Response to House of Lords Report – Requires Improvement: Urgent change for 11-16 Education, This enquiry focused on whether the current system effectively equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need to progress to the next phase of their education and to flourish in the future. We believe this was the correct question to ask, and from the responses received to the inquiry, we think it is fair to state the answer is a pretty categoric “no”. To quote the inquiry summary,...
Designer at Echo Brand Design, Clare, Watch Clare's video here Clare is a graphic designer and packaging designer at Echo Brand Design. She enjoys the challenge of the creative process and how teamwork can help influence and develop design decisions. Play video.
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...
Our Bespoke INSET packages give all primary and secondary schools delivering D&T the opportunity to have training in-school or online. These are for members and non-members and can offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to scheduled CPD events and training days. These can be delivered in-school or online to effectively meet your school requirements by developing a bespoke package to meet your highly individual needs. Schools have many different requirements: Curriculum training for their team, addressing arising challenges within their department, improving skills and knowledge, helping with assessment of a...
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