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Aircraft that shaped history and inspired design, From the battlefield to supersonic skies, aircraft have long captured the imagination of engineers and pilots alike. Three iconic examples, the Chinook, Concorde and Spitfire, showcase innovation and design thinking that continues to inspire teachers and students today. The Chinook: versatility in action The Chinook helicopter is a true workhorse of modern aviation. Introduced to the US Army in 1962 and the RAF in 1981, this twin-rotor helicopter operates in diverse environments, from the Arctic to jungles and deserts. Used for troop transport, resupply and casualty evacuation, it can...
Inside the School of Engineering & Design at London South Bank University, Teachers recently had the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the School of Engineering & Design at London South Bank University in a webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association. Led by Barney Townsend, Course Leader for Product Design and Technology, the session offered an inside look at the facilities, teaching approach and student projects that shape the next generation of designers and engineers. A Design School in the Heart of London Located in central London, the university sits within walking distance...
Education and Engineering Leaders Discuss Future of STEM Education, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, attended a roundtable discussion at No. 10 today hosted by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) to address the pressing need to equip young people with essential skills for pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The session focused on pivotal strategies to ensure the UK's education system remains aligned with the ever-evolving STEM and Digital sectors. The meeting had representation from some of the UK's largest and most influential engineering companies. The Design and Technology Association were one of the few...
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 discussion: ...
Three-day Intensive D&T Training For Non-Specialists June, Three Full-days, face to face course in Banbury Empowering Non-Specialists: Delivering Outstanding Design & Technology Are you a secondary teacher stepping into the world of Design & Technology with little or no prior experience? This three-day practical course is tailored just for you! Join us to build your confidence and develop the skills you need to plan, deliver, and monitor an engaging and balanced D&T curriculum that meets your school’s needs. What to Expect: Understand the Big Picture: Explore the purpose,...
Three-day Intensive D&T Training For Non-Specialists October, Three Full-days, face to face course in Banbury Empowering Non-Specialists: Delivering Outstanding Design & Technology Are you a secondary teacher stepping into the world of Design & Technology with little or no prior experience? This three-day practical course is tailored just for you! Join us to build your confidence and develop the skills you need to plan, deliver, and monitor an engaging and balanced D&T curriculum that meets your school’s needs. What to Expect: Understand the Big Picture: Explore the purpose,...
The case for decisiveness , Editorial for Designing 117 to be released in November 2020 I write this at the beginning of October and schools have been back for just over a month. At the time of writing the number of positive COVID cases is rising daily, university students nationally are finding themselves ‘locked down’ in halls and rented accommodation with the vast majority of learning delivered online, and schools are struggling as the number of positive tests in year groups forces school leaders to send year group ‘bubbles’ home to isolate and prevent further spread of the...
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 department, supporting teachers to implement changes...
Timetabling D&T , Andy Mitchell explores the importance of good timetabling for design and technology Importance and context Recent posts in social media have included requests made by Subject Leaders, asking for examples of timetabling models used in colleagues’ schools. It takes me back to when I engaged in the annual process of timetabling D&T in a large comprehensive school at which I worked. Obviously no two schools are the same and there are many variables to consider, such as number/type of specialist rooms, available specialist teachers, time allocation and distribution, class grouping/division...
Teacher Toolkit Tuesday: Team Repair – Fix the future, Team Repair is a 12-week hands-on programme for pupils in Years 5–9, where they dismantle and repair real gadgets to explore design, science and sustainability. It’s fully aligned with the design and technology curriculum and is simple for teachers to deliver, with no technical experience required. What is Team Repair? Team Repair gives pupils the opportunity to take apart and fix real-world products, from game consoles to remote-controlled cars. A new product is introduced every three weeks, making it ideal for STEM clubs or...
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