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The Role of Robotics Education

Unlocking the Future: The Role of Robotics Education & Competition in Shaping Tomorrow's Innovators, Recently we were joined by our Webinar host Paul McKnight, Head of Operations (Europe) at VEX Robotics—one of our Blueprint1000 members, and a group of excited teachers to hear all about this years VEX Robotics World Championship. Paul started off by explaining that at VEX Robotics, they believe that all students are scientists and engineers at heart who thrive on asking questions, experimenting and simply playing. Using the thrill of robotics mixed with competition, the VEX Robotics World Championship allows students to envision...

Systems & Control - Folens Specials Book and CD

Systems & Control - Folens Specials Book and CD, The Folens Specials!+CD series, provides a complete resource for pupils with a reading age of 6-9 years at KS3 or who are working at levels 1-3. Each contains 10 units of work based on national curriculum and common D&T topics. Each unit has teachers notes, pupil resource sheets and activity sheets. These resources can be used by class teachers and also SEN support teachers. The photocopiable worksheets are fully editable and adaptable for a wide range if learning needs. Excellent for developing language. ...

Levers and linkages - Poster and Support Pack

Levers and linkages - Poster and Support Pack, Age 7-9 yearsFirst published 2012 This poster and support pack show a range of techniques and includes five templates and full instructions on making the teaching aids and the effect each will have. The teaching aids can be assembled quickly and easily so that children can see 3D examples in action and investigate how they work. Some of these techniques will also be useful for teachers of younger/older children. There are also teacher tips and advice for teaching this practical task. The pack includes technical descriptions of...

Exam Results A & AS in D&T 2015

Exam Results A & AS in D&T 2015, A level and AS level Design and Technology Exam result statistics compiled by the D&T Association for 2015The D&T Association has produced two spreadsheets which provide analysis of this summer’s design and technology examination results. The data has been compiled from two sources: the Joint Council for Qualifications and the awarding body websites. The results provide departments with overall entry and performance figures and the associated trends since 2000. They also provide comparative performance of candidates sitting examinations with the different awarding organisations.

Seymourpowell Schools Challenge

Seymourpowell Schools Challenge , Celebrating four decades of groundbreaking design and innovation, renowned design agency Seymourpowell, has launched a new initiative aimed at nurturing the creative talents of tomorrow. The announcement of the ‘Schools Challenge’ marks a significant milestone in the company's history and shows its commitment to shaping the future of design education. During a recent webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association, representatives from Seymourpowell outlined the competition. This included Associate Director Andy Pye, Lead Product Designer Robert Cooper, Senior Design & innovation Strategist Rae Dominique, Interaction Designer Beth Millar and Junior Creative Technologist...

D&T Primary 34 PDF Copy

D&T Primary 34 PDF Copy, D&T Primary 34 PDF Copy D&T Primary is a full-colour poster publication specifically for design and technology primary teachers, full of practical themed activities and articles supported by online downloadable resources. It comes as two A2 classroom posters backed by news, practical classroom and subject leader advice and details of available resources, folded to a A4 magazine format. D&T Primary is published three times a year and is available to Design and Technology Association Primary members and to other membership categories and is designed to help you maintain the provision of a broad...

D&T Awards 2021

The award winners are: CATEGORY 1: Boxford Ltd Award for Innovation and Creativity in Design and TechnologyPaul Woodward, The Rugby School, Thailand CATEGORY 2: Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology - Primary AwardGill Fitzpatrick, Beech Hill Community Primary School, Greater Manchester CATEGORY 3: HME Logistics Award for Inspirational Teaching of Design and Technology - SecondarySarah Mahmood, The Bemrose School, Derbyshire CATEGORY 4: James Dyson Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering EducationMartin Davies, The Fernwood School, Nottinghamshire CATEGORY 5: Institution of Engineering and Technology Award

Remote Teaching Tools

Remote Teaching Tools, We have gathered a collection of resources for primary and secondary teachers to use for remote learning. Please use and share this page with your colleagues. It will be updated regularly but please feel free to send us your suggestions of resources which you have found useful or even projects you are happy to share, and we will include them. Email info@designtechnology.org.uk with your suggestions. Thank you. Design and Technology Association Resource shop We have lots of primary and secondary resources in our shop, many are free or...

New Designers ACID

Supporting Creativity and Protection at New Designers 2025, The latest instalment of New Designers 2025 brought together recent graduates, lecturers and industry professionals at the Business Design Centre. The event remains a significant part of the design calendar, offering a space for graduates to share their work and begin building their professional networks. Among those attending was Laura, CEO of Anti Copying in Design (ACID). It was a pleasure to catch up with her and learn more about ACID’s work supporting young designers. Their presence at the show served as a reminder of the importance of...

Tools to help teachers.

Tools to help teachers., Convert your Individual membership to Departmental membership It is important to convert your membership to Departmental Partnership membership. Our secondary Departmental partnership has become the membership option of choice, really offering your school tremendous value, member support and really invaluable engagement for your whole team. This option is of high value to Design and Technology teachers within a department at a cost of £198. We have found that schools are often willing to pay for Departmental partnership membership for their whole department, out of school budgets and so individual members...

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