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Saima Ahmed at Bulletproof, Bringing real-world design insight to the classroom Saima, Head of Design and Technology at South Bank University Academy, has brought fresh industry insight to her classroom after taking part in the Design & Technology Association’s Teachers in Residence programme. She teaches Product Design to secondary and sixth form students and wanted to explore how design operates in a professional environment, bringing that learning back to her pupils. Discovering the workings of the design industry During her placement at Bulletproof, a leading creative agency, Saima gained a comprehensive...
Surviving your ECT year, This E-Learning course, has been developed, by a recently qualified teacher, for newly qualified teachers. This course is based around the delivery of design and technology in primary and secondary schools, and although it refers to content of the English National Curriculum it also incorporates other aspects that may make it suitable for delivery in other countries and school contexts.Course objectives: To provide help and guidance for newly qualified teachers. Hints and tips to make the first (years) of teaching D&T as smooth...
D&T Bursary Raised for 2024, Many will have seen the extensive lobbying work which has been undertaken at the Association in response to the Education Policy Institute (EPI) Paper ‘A spotlight on D&T education in England’. This paper collected secondary research and presented a dire picture of the subject’s current position nationally. The Vision Paper, entitled ‘Reimagining D&T,’ was drawn up in response after a series of face-to-face and online teacher consultations across the UK. Teacher feedback helped to outline key proposals, recommendations, and calls to action from the Department for Education....
Member only tasks and activities, Building on approaches familiar in primary, each Inspired by Industry context will feature opportunities to deliver content and exploratory opportunities, running alongside the main project. These are used to deliver skills and knowledge alongside an open design brief: Investigative and Evaluative Activities (IEAs) where students learn from a range of existing products and find out about D&T in the wider world. This may be aspects such as product disassembly, reflection and prediction and discussions and explorations regarding sustainability. ...
Hayley Crosby at Foster + Partners, Hayley Crosby, Head of Design and Technology at Stockport Grammar School, spent four inspiring days inside one of the world’s most renowned architectural practices as part of the ‘Teachers in Residence’ scheme. Her placement took place at Foster + Partners in London. The experience deepened her understanding of industry practice and opened new opportunities for her students. Discovering the Opportunity Hayley first connected with Foster + Partners when she contacted the practice to enquire about possible school visits. The team mentioned the ‘Teachers in Residence’ programme run by...
PTC Onshape Online Training, Blueprint 1000 member PTC Onshape delivered the next in a series of comprehensive online training sessions designed for teachers to delve into the cloud-based CAD software. The team demystified workflows for laser cutting and 3D printing as well as showcasing live demonstrations. The focus group included Education Programs Manager Mckenzie Brunelle, and Drew Bennett, Manufacturing Expert on the Education team. Session Overview Mckenzie opened the session by introducing herself and Drew, providing a brief background on their roles within the PTC Onshape Education team and outlining the purpose...
Artificial Intelligence, You will surely have heard of Artificial Intelligence by now. Many people think of it as something really high-tech, futuristic and not really relevant to them. The likelihood is, by the time you are reading this, you have already encountered several forms of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your day already, from your phone unlocking as it recognises your face and Alexa replying to you with today’s weather forecast. Artificial Intelligence is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs. It is used to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making...
What size should D&T rooms be and what space is required around individual machinery and equipment?, Safe working practice in D&T requires sufficient overall space so that students can move safely around the furniture, equipment and machinery that is required today in a modern D&T workshop or studio. The key information required in relation to this question is contained in 2 documents: the DfE Building Bulletin 81 and BS 4163:2021 ‘Health and safety for design and technology in educational and similar establishments – Code of practice. Building...
Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at KS3, Learning About Structures and Mechanisms at Key Stage 3First Published 2017Ages 11-14 years Some students come to KS3 without the necessary grounding in areas such as Structures and Mechanisms to enable them to progress at the pace you would like. Extensive learning about structures and mechanisms should take place in primary schools, but if it has not been covered to a level that is required for progressing towards GCSEs, an intermediate refresher that takes students over the concepts can be very welcome. In...
£20,000 Grants Available for School Recycling Workspaces, If you've ever dreamed of creating a space where your students can get hands-on with sustainability and circular design, this could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Grants open to schools, community spaces and creative projects Sustainable Design Studio has partnered with ChangeX to offer £20,000 fixed grants to help people across the UK set up their own plastic recycling workspace. That includes teachers – whether you're hoping to bring a new dimension to your classroom, set up a creative after-school club or run...
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