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Autodesk Partners with LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games and Team USA to Redefine Global Sporting Events, In an exciting move set to transform global sporting events, Autodesk has announced its partnership with the LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games and Team USA. This collaboration is set to revolutionise how the Games are designed and delivered, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, smart infrastructure, and utilising existing venues—marking a new era for Olympic and Paralympic host cities. Rather than building new permanent venues, the LA28 Games will rely on Autodesk’s cutting-edge technology to retrofit over...
New Training Courses to Tackle Food Teacher Shortage: Leiths Education and University of Roehampton Announce National Qualifications, Leiths Education has teamed up with the University of Roehampton to introduce two new national qualifications designed to address the growing shortage of food technology teachers in schools. These qualifications aim to fast-track the recruitment and training of food teachers, responding to an urgent need in the education sector. The number of food technology teachers has steadily declined, with only 3,745 teachers recorded for the 2022-23 academic year—a 4% drop from the previous year and part of a...
Hot Stuff: Pewter Casting - Key Resources, Hot Stuff: Pewter casting Ages 11-14 yearsFirst published 2012 Hot Stuff is a comprehensive set of materials giving teachers all the background they need to teach making pewter jewellery in a particular style. The focus is on the work of designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the PowerPoint slides and Word documents include background on Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including the influences and the styles he developed. There is a full scheme of work and lesson plans over 12 weeks which include consideration of the design processes, how students...
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...
Opportunities for developing D&T in the EYFS framework 2021, This document aims to highlight opportunities to elements of design and technology (D&T) learning into the Early Years Foundation Stage. Advice around effective D&T practice has been produced to align with the non-statutory guidance from ‘Development Matters’ (2000) and the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (2021) produced by the DfE. There are opportunities for D&T engagement across all seven areas of learning and the effective D&T practice should not be seen as either an exhaustive list or statutory requirements.The areas of learning covered are:...
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 point...
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...
Free funding for D&T in your school with easyfundraising, Your school could get a share of easyfundraising’s next donation day – are you signed up yet? Whatever your fundraising target this term and beyond, the team at easyfundraising are here to help you get there. This month, they are offering 250 exclusive school fundraising packs to any of our members who book a support call with one of their fundraising experts by 31st July. How to claim your pack To get your hands on one of these exclusive packs, simply follow these...
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