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VEX GO Demo Kit Loan Scheme, Embark on an educational journey with VEX GO, the latest addition to the VEX Robotics lineup. We had a recent training day at the Design & Technology Association's Banbury office, led by experts Paul McKnight and Chris Calver, highlighted the incredible potential of VEX GO in classroom settings. One of the features of VEX GO is a user-friendly coding platform, VEXcode GO. This online tool allows students to program their robots effortlessly, with no login required. Utilising color-coded parts and designated storage, VEXcode GO ensures an organised and seamless...
STEM into Action - Kaleidoscope, KaleidoscopeSTEM into Action with D&TAges 11-14First published 2016The kaleidoscope is an optical gadget that produces extraordinary reflective patterns in a tube containing mirrors. This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and Word document that cover how kaleidoscopes can be made and used to help students understand the underlying science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) needed to engage fully with the design context.The resource covers how reflection, viewpoints, scale and the geometry of mirrors affects how light is perceived in the context of designing and making a kaleidoscope and a smart...
Gears and Pulleys, Ages 7-11 yearsFirst published 2012; fully updated 2019 A set of two PowerPoint presentations and teacher guidance to help develop children’s understanding of how to use gears and pulleys at upper Key Stage 2; the resource might also be useful for some younger children. The PowerPoints introduce technical vocabulary and explain all the key principles involved including outlining the equipment needed for related focused practical tasks. The slides can be printed out and used to support the classroom display and the resource can also be used as a starting...
Units not projects - A learning-first approach to D&T, This 'Units not projects' course is aimed at teachers and subject leaders of design & technology to implement an effective curriculum structure that focuses on the learning needs of the students. This learning led approach can be carefully structured through strategically designed units of work rather than squeezing subject theory around a design and make project.The structure of this course has been planned with reflective and thought-provoking questions. We do advise that you complete this course at your own pace with breaks between sections so that you...
School and college employers are accountable for health and safety, Ensure staff are up-to-date with health and safety training. The D&T Association Health & Safety Training and Accreditation Scheme has trained over 30,000 teachers, technicians and trainees since 2007 and provides a high quality, cost-effective service through our network of Registered Health and Safety Consultants. We aim to ensure that staff in your department are trained and accredited to current British Standard, BS4163:2021*. School and college employers are accountable for health and safety All...
GCSE Results Day 2025, Today is an important milestone for students across the country as Level One and Two results are released. First, let’s take a moment to celebrate their efforts. If the grades in those envelopes are what was hoped for, that is fantastic and well done for the hard work that made it possible. If things did not quite go to plan, this is not the end of the road. Take time to pause, reflect, and think about what could be done differently next time. These results do not define anyone’s future; they are just...
Primary CPD and INSET in school, Primary CPD and INSET training for Design and Technology subject leaders and classroom teachers We provide bespoke primary D&T INSET for your school or your whole MAT, anywhere in the UK. Do your teachers need a helping hand in the new academic year to ensure you are all able to deliver in accordance with the new Ofsted Framework? We have expert trainers available to come to your school to train your teaching staff, or we can do this remotely. We also offer a range of...
Secondary Core Level Health & Safety (SCHS) - Initial Course Training (JP), This course will familiarise you with the D&T Association CORE Level Training Standards covering risk assessment and enable you to complete an individual D&T H&S portfolio for accreditation through completion of 10 areas. The course is suitable for both teachers and technicians, working in all material areas of the subject. The course will extend and update your knowledge and understanding of health and safety and will have a range of activities covering: Core standards ...
A to Z of D&T download version, A to Z of D&T The A to Z of Design and Technology is a pictorial dictionary of D&T terminology presented as PowerPoint presentations which may also be printed as classroom display cards. The resource consists of clear images of related items, each with a picture, title and definition, covering different focus areas of workshop applications, textiles and food. It includes tools and materials in each of these settings and is aimed at Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils, but is also...
Why and how to use e-portfolios in D&T, This course aims to help D&T teachers implement e-portfolios into their classes from year 7 to 13. By showing you the benefits of such an approach and helping you to begin to produce your own through the course and gain confidence and understanding. Course objectives: To develop teachers' understanding of the use of e-portfolios to support teaching and learning, for example in preparation for tackling the Design and Technology GCSE non-examined assessment. To develop teachers' technical skills
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