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Designing 98 pdf copy, Designing 98Summer 2014Designing magazine is a showcase for excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, and in commercial and industrial design. Its regular features include interviews with top designers in product design, architecture, engineering, fashion design, food, etc and includes examples of the best work taking place in schools in the UK and across the world. Designing is an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative and challenging in the ideas it includes. Editorial and contentsSupport for D&T...
EON Street Lighting, Street lighting plays a vital role in urban and suburban environments, illuminating thoroughfares, pathways, and public spaces to ensure safety and visibility. This online resource, tailored for Lower Key Stage 2 (KS2) students, aims to ignite curiosity and illuminate understanding of electrical systems. Developed in collaboration with Eon, our industry-linked curriculum takes students on a journey through the world of street lighting with the user and purpose of their designs at the forefront of their minds. It includes a PowerPoint presentation with detailed notes for teachers to guide through seven...
Sophie Adams-Foster, Sophie is a Strategic Design Leader with more than 13 years of experience in the design and engineering industry, she possesses an in-depth firsthand understanding of the product design development process, including electronic design, certification, prototyping, manufacturing, and 3D printing. She specialises in commercialising products for a diverse range of clients, including inventors, entrepreneurs, large corporations, and the defence sector. Recently she has been awarded the prestigious Churchill Fellowship which funds international research of innovative ideas across a range of themes. Passionate about the adoption of new technologies such as artificial...
Textiles Mid KS3 Year 8 Mainly Designing - Solar solutions, Mid KS3 Year 8 - Mainly Designing - Solar solutionsThis focuses on designing for the needs of the user in different cultural contexts, combining traditional and new technologies. It includes 2D drawing and 3D modelling using printed solar panels and available resources with examples modifying pattern pieces to improve the product for end user.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8 and 9 with a basic set of units they...
Textiles Early KS3 Y7 Mainly Making - Understanding Fibres and Fabrics, Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Making – Understanding Fibres and FabricsThis unit covers the origins and features of natural and human-made fibres, methods of fabric construction including adding colour and surface decoration. Students will learn to safely operate a sewing machine to produce different stitch patterns and know at least one company who use exclusive textile prints.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years 7, 8
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, in fact, design and technology? Some...
Teach Secondary Article, In the latest edition of Teach Secondary, our CEO Tony Ryan has submitted an article that delves into the current state of Design and Technology education, offering insights into the challenges the subject faces and a hopeful perspective for the future. Tony acknowledges the difficulties D&T education encounters in the piece but remains optimistic about its prospects nationally. “I was delighted to be able to write an article for the April edition of Teach Secondary, looking at the plight of Design and Technology education. Those of you who know me...
This award sponsored by Enginuity recognises consistent effort and achievement an individual school or teacher makes to engage with industry in a mutually beneficial manner. The nominated school/teacher must be seen to be addressing the skills gap faced by young people entering the workplace by supporting design and technology in schools and colleges. The industry partner should clearly be gaining a better understanding of the school system and curriculum. This mutually beneficial arrangement should significantly enhance young people's learning and understanding of the world of business and industry. Typically, the award-winning school will have...
Master the National Curriculum with Top-Notch D&T Resources, Enhance Your D&T Teaching with Exclusive Resources and Quality Articles! Following the imminent curriculum review, all state schools including academies will be required to deliver the National Curriculum. The Design and Technology Association is here to support you. To show the quality of our membership support and benefits, we’re sharing sample articles from our latest D&T magazines. Featured Articles: Innovative Project Ideas: Engage students with projects aligned to the national curriculum. Expert Insights: Learn from education and industry professionals....
GCSE Textiles Rescue Presentation - Improving your class grades in controlled assessment, Ages 14-16First released 2012; updated 2014 This presentation was delivered to a group of textiles teachers at a training event in 2012. The event was recorded and the narration is included in the presentation which demonstrates a variety of strategies that can be used to engage students when producing controlled assessment, and how to deliver controlled assessment to support students in gaining produce better results. The presentation looks at time allocation and different exam boards’ demands for controlled assessment, presentation of...
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