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Putting the Communications in Electronics and Communications Technology, Age 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 This project offers a basic introduction to wireless communications technology, using infra-red as a starting point. Infra-red is relatively simple, components are cheap and it enables students to understand some of the basic principles of how wireless control works. Communications Technology is now a huge industry worldwide and a vast range and variety of electronic products are now developed with a view to enabling better, faster and wider communications between people across the world. The exponential development curve shown by the mobile phone in...
STEM Careers resources Light Up the World, Age 11-14 years This unit is based around the issue of providing light for people in developing countries who do not have access to mains electricity as an example of a possible career path that D&T might lead to. Light up the World, a humanitarian organisation based at the University of Calgary, is used throughout the project as an example of this type of work in action in the real world. Pupils are given a design brief and are required to investigate the context and key people, to...
TenX Thinking, Design over the years has tended to move in small, comfortable steps. Motor vehicle design for example began by firstly emulating carriages using spoked, wooden wheels and ‘coach-built’ bodies, then gradually moving towards more streamlined and sleeker-looking designs through many stages. True there have been maverick examples too advanced in design for their markets and customers, but we seem to be content with the evolution-not-revolution approach in design. At Google there is a new way of thinking being proposed: TenX. What this means is taking an existing problem or product and,...
INSET at Abbey Infant School, Paul Woodward, Design & Technology Association Curriculum Consultant, recently conducted a highly informative INSET session at Abbey Infant School, focusing on essential aspects of the design and technology curriculum. Aims Teachers aimed to understand how prototyping fits into the design process, explore ways to check out existing products and designers, learn about coming up with ideas, and figure out how to evaluate and assess things. The bespoke training also included coverage of the health and safety implications of D&T within the primary sector. The session aimed to reinforce the...
Exam Results GCSE in D&T 2015, GCSE 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 (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CCEA). 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.
Primary D&T Food Guidance, Primary D&T Food Guidance Fully updated 2020This Design and Technology Food Guidance resource was produced in association with the British Nutrition Foundation to help primary schools implement the requirements for food within the new National Curriculum for Design and Technology (D&T) in England. Aspects covered include: Teaching food across the school Equipment and accommodation National Curriculum for D&T – what it says, what it means Curriculum planning Safety and hygiene Ofsted inspections Included are links to a number of sites and resources to help you...
Our E-Learning courses allow you to work at your own pace giving you the understanding and confidence to improve your practice in Design & Technology back in the classroom. Written by subject experts at the Design & Technology Association, our courses are made to meet the needs and high standards of a modern, busy school and count towards your ongoing Continuing Professional Development requirements. Each course will include a mixture of videos, quizzes and downloadable resources to help you develop your D&T teaching. After completing each course, you will be issued a certificate and digital...
Raising the profile of D&T, building consistency and setting high expectations for both staff and students, Session Content: The presentation will discuss my approach to taking over a Design & Technology faculty and how I have created a shared vision. It will explore the journey I have undertook in my first 12 months in post. Highlighted will be my faculty rebrand, the rationale and number of associated resource developments which have been introduced. Learning Outcomes: How to create a united vision and build consistency across different faculty subject areas. ...
Teaching electronics in KS3 D&T, This course has been created to help all D&T teachers improve their confidence and understanding of electronics within design and technology at secondary schools. Course objectives: A basic understanding of electronic concepts. Basic knowledge of key components. Design methods suitable for KS3 & 4. By participating in this course, you will: Learn how to develop an electronic solution to a problem. Find ways to move forward for curriculum and skill development. Upon successful...
Guide to becoming a Health and Safety Consultant, Have you got what it takes to become a registered trainer for the D&T Association? The attachment below is a guide to the route that needs to be followed in order to achieve the final step to becoming a Registered Design and Technology Health & Safety Consultant (RDTHSC). Application form and notes of guidance can be found on the main Health and Safety page. RDTHSCs work to a code of practice and must follow quality assurance procedures and practices. To maintain your professional knowledge and competence,...
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