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Pneumatic systems - Make a Mascot

Pneumatic systems - Make a Mascot, Pneumatic systems - Make a Mascot Years 3/4Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2012 In this project children use pneumatics to design and make a mascot suitable for an opening celebration of an event such as a school-based version of the Olympics. They research a range of countries represented at the event and develop ideas that reflect the diversity of each country’s identity. The children explore the nature of pneumatic systems and how these can be incorporated into a design for a mascot, which they then make...

In Conversation with Alex Ball BA (Hons) Student

BA (Hons) Student from Manchester Metropolitan University , Alex Ball , This is the first episode with young graduates met recently at New Designers 2024 in London. New Designers is an annual showcase of the UK’s most innovative emerging design talent and a platform for over 3,000 graduates every year to present their ideas to industry professionals and the public. 🎧 Listen here Alex graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a second-class BA (Hons) in Product Design. We were struck by the simplicity of his design project and the clear communication of intent...

Summer time...D&T teachers are chillin’

Summer time...D&T teachers are chillin’, With the school summer holidays now upon us, this seemed as good a time as any to reflect on the academic year just passed and specifically my almost seven months at the D&T Association. In a year in which the news has been pretty much dominated by Brexit, education appears to have been largely ignored by the press. Yes, we have a new Education Secretary as the previous incumbent was indicating that she was actually developing empathy for the intricacies of the post and therefore had to be...

Member Familiarisation Webinar - September Secondary

Member Familiarisation Webinar - September Secondary, Join us for a tour of The Design and Technology Association website, where we will explore member benefits tailored to enhance your experience and expertise in the field of Design and Technology.This member exclusive event highlights valuable resources and opportunities available through your membership.Our dedicated team members offer a tour of the website highlighting the variety of benefits available to you.During the session you will discover how to navigate our website with ease and seamlessly access all member only content.We're committed to empowering you with the tools and knowledge you...

Member Familiarisation Webinar - September Primary

Member Familiarisation Webinar - September Primary, Join us for a tour of The Design and Technology Association website, where we will explore member benefits tailored to enhance your experience and expertise in the field of Design and Technology.This member exclusive event highlights valuable resources and opportunities available through your membership.Our dedicated team members offer a tour of the website highlighting the variety of benefits available to you.During the session you will discover how to navigate our website with ease and seamlessly access all member only content. We're committed to empowering you with the tools and knowledge...

In conversation with Senior Lecturer in Primary Education Janine Pavlis

Senior Lecturer in Primary Education, Janine Pavlis, In this episode, we focus on primary education, specifically design and technology education in the primary phase. Our guest in this episode is Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at St.Mary's University, Twickenham, Janine Pavlis. 🎧 Listen here. In recent years, we at the Design & Technology Association have seen significant growth in our primary membership categories, as schools (driven by Ofsted requirements) seek to broaden their curriculum offer to include design and technology across Key Stages One and Two. Our research suggests that the average...

In conversation with Zoe Laughlin

Artist, maker, tinkerer and materials engineer, Zoe Laughlin, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in association with The Edge Foundation. Listen now! Zoe is a British artist, maker, self-confessed tinkerer and materials engineer. Perhaps best known to design and technology teachers for her part in the iconic BBC2 series 'Big Life Fix' this is only one of many TV appearances over the years including 'This Morning' with Philip Scofield and Holly Willoughby, The secret of landfill (2018), The secret story of stuff (2018) and most recently 'How to Make' first aired April...

STEM into Action - LED lamp

STEM into Action - LED lamp, LED LampSTEM into Action with D&TAges 11-14First published 2016Modern high intensity light emitting diodes (LEDs) can be extremely powerful. The beam from any LED will spread out over a distance but it can be modified to create more focused patterns using a lenses, mirrors and diffusers.This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and Word document that helps students build, test and improve their own LED lamp. The resource covers the science and mathematics behind reflecting and directing light as well as different types of lighting and how this can be incorporated into...

Gary Frize-Williams

Gary Frize-Williams, Having taken my A levels in technical subjects, I studied for 4 years (5 days a week 09.00 to 17.00!) the teaching of Design Technology, and gained my Honours degree from London University. I have been a teacher for all of my career and worked in five schools around the UK and one in Germany. I soon became Head of Department and I’ve been Head of Faulty for half of my career. I have always taught students from Y7 to Y13 and never been just an administrator. I have always supported...

Steve Massey

Steve Massey, I began my teaching career in 1991 after graduating with a B.Ed (Hons) degree in Design Technology from Liverpool John Moores University'. Prior to this, I had completed an apprenticeship in mechanical and production engineering with GEC Ruston Diesels, manufacturing slow and medium speed diesel engines for a variety of applications, including marine, rail and power generation. I am a conscientious and professional teacher and have taught a range of subjects, including all areas of Design Technology, Maths, Science, Construction, Art and ICT across the secondary age range. During this time, I...

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