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Founder of NoTosh, Ewan McIntosh, We are delighted and privileged to be able to talk with Ewan McIntosh in this Episode of Designed for Life, the podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association with the support of our friends and sponsors at The Edge Foundation and PTC Onshape. Listen hereEwan has built a reputation leading projects around the world for clients in education and industry, and is internationally renowned as a pioneer of design thinking for learning...
Michael Omotosho, Michael Omotosho is a multidisciplinary design and innovation professional and entrepreneur with experience in product design, engineering, manufacturing and service design. His work spans industry, education and social impact, including Jaguar Land Rover, RS Components DesignSpark and projects with schools and teachers. A STEM Ambassador, he is passionate about inclusive, future focused design and technology education, inspiring young people to use creativity and problem solving to make change.
Are you really teaching D&T?, Are you really teaching D&T? Or are children getting a poorly conceived, watered down version of the subject, asks Gareth Pimley, lead primary consultant for the Design and Technology Association… Egyptian shadufs and sarcophagi. Viking longboats and Greek vases. Replicas, reproductions and representations. Imitations, duplications and decorations. Form without function, products without a purpose, craft without a client. D&T dumbed down. Have you ever wondered whether the design and technology project you are teaching is,
‘Inspired by Industry’ Mamas & Papas project brings real-world design into the classroom, Students at Dubai British School Jumeirah Park have taken creativity and problem-solving to the next level with the Mamas & Papas ‘Inspired by Industry’ project, developed by the Design & Technology Association for KS3. Connecting classroom learning with industry ‘Inspired by Industry’ challenges students to design products for a real client, guiding them through research, ideation, prototyping, and the production of final concepts. From surveying parents to exploring sustainable...
Designer, inventor, entrepreneur, engineer, Ben Edmonds, Ben Edmonds is a designer, inventor, entrepreneur, engineer and self-confessed 'tinkerer'. In this episode, we follow Ben from school where aged twelve and asked what he wanted to do when he grew up; he answered, "I want to be a lead designer for Dyson". Almost twenty years later, that's exactly what he did, becoming a Principal Designer at Dyson.But Ben's story is oh so much bigger than that. He has sold or donated almost every possession he owned twice as he upped sticks to start life...
Heat transfer project, First published 2013 The Heat Transfer Project contains two activities for with cross-curricular links to Science asking Year 9 students to investigate materials that are most suitable for fast food packaging, and learn more about how a vacuum flask works. The project consists of two main activities: Hot Potatoes! A Science based activity where students make predictions, carry out an experiment, analyse results and make conclusions about which materials are most suitable for fast food packaging and apply this information to...
How to get started with 'Inspired by Industry', Watch our video below to find out about our ‘Inspired by Industry’ KS3 Contexts and how to get started with this suite of free learning materials in the design and technology classroom. ‘Inspired by Industry’ is a set of design contexts to address the ever-changing needs of the design and technology curriculum. Supporting students with an approach familiar at Key Stage 4, students have a level of autonomy, tackling a real-world
The Big D&T Christmas Giveaway – a festive treat for teachers, Christmas is coming, and we’re spreading a little festive cheer for the amazing teachers who light up the classroom with creativity. Thanks to incredible support from companies like CAD Class, Chompshop, Dinosuit, Hope Education, KCS Education, Maker’s Red Box, Scalextric, Specialist Crafts and Yoto, we’ve put together two fantastic prize bundles, one for Primary teachers and one for Secondary. Each bundle is packed with goodies to inspire, support, and bring a little extra magic to your classroom...
Mike Walsh, Mike has a wealth of experience as a teacher of design and technology, head of faculty and local authority adviser. A qualified Ofsted inspector Mike left local authority employment in 2006 and has been an independent consultant ever since. He is always delighted to help support the subject wherever he can offering his expertise and knowledge generously. A keen guitarist and maker of guitars and mandolins Mike enjoys working with schools to improve their practice either within a health and...
Jon Reeves, Jon is currently Head of Design and Technology and Business Enterprise at Les Beaucamps High School on the beautiful island of Guernsey. Jon has experience of being on SLT as an Assistant Headteacher and has worked on curriculum development and setting up and leading a successful and thriving D&T department. He is also involved in leading on Teaching and Learning. Jon is available to work nationally and internationally and is well travelled and competent in some languages including Spanish and Portuguese....
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