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Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Designing – Learning to Look

Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Designing – Learning to Look, Textiles Early KS3 Year 7 - Mainly Designing – Learning to LookStudents learn to distinguish different types of drawings required throughout the design process, including annotation. It covers the role of biomimicry in solving design problems and applying this through the use of CAD to scale images, create a repeat pattern, add colour/texture, make colourways and look at methods appropriate for creating a printed fabric.This updated set of Key Resources for Product Design has been fully refreshed and new titles added, providing teachers of Years...

London South Bank University (LSBU) Open Evening

London South Bank University (LSBU) Open Evening , The recent LSBU Open Evening brought together teachers in D&T and included key figures from the sector including our CEO Tony Ryan and active participation from the Design & Technology Association team. The evening provided a first-hand look at LSBU's design and technology courses, including BSc (Hons) Engineering Product Design, BSc (Hons) Product Design, and BSc (Hons) Product Design & Developer Engineer Apprenticeship programs. These courses focus on practical skills and knowledge in their respective fields. Attendees explored LSBU's design, technology, and...

TinkerCAD 3D Printing

TinkerCAD 3D Printing, Tinkercad 3D printingPowerpoint This tutorial looks at how you can use Tinkercad with 3D printers to create your own unique designs. Using the Framegym resource as a reference, this step-by-step guide will show you how to create and export your component for 3D printing.

Manufacturing Vocabulary

Manufacturing Vocabulary, This vocabulary is adapted from one published by Propel PLM and they have kindly given permission for the Association to pass it on in an easy to use format for students.The pdf file contains links to descriptions of over 80 terms used in manufacturing that will help students gain an understanding of the processes and usage in manufacturing settings.

How to implement mechanisms in the primary D&T curriculum

How to implement mechanisms in the primary D&T curriculum, This course aims to provide D&T teacher at KS1 and KS2 with inspiration and practical advice to implement mechanisms into their D&T curriculum. Course objectives: Introduction to teaching Mechanisms in Design and Technology at KS1 & KS2. The key principles in teaching Mechanisms. To help generate ideas and give practical solutions on mechanisms. By participating in this course, you will: Gain confidence and improve your knowledge of Mechanisms. ...

Examiner Recruitment

Examiner Recruitment, Exam boards, operating under the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), are actively seeking examiners to join their teams of experts for the upcoming summer exams. This call for applications is open to both established teachers and those earlier in their teaching careers, with no requirement to have previously taught a board's specification. Applications are particularly welcomed in Design & Technology. If you would like more information this opportunity please visit the JCQ's "Become an Examiner" webpage for further information about the role of examiners and the application process. Click here...

Alex Twist

Alex Twist, Alex Twist is Design Team Leader at Triumph Motorcycles with 15 years’ experience in product design and engineering leadership. A first‑class Loughborough University graduate and life‑long advocate for D&T, he founded the Triumph Design Awards and leads a range of outreach initiatives. Alex brings industry insight, strategic thinking and a commitment to high‑quality, inclusive D&T education.

2024 D&T Excellence Awards Winners

2024 D&T Excellence Awards Winners, The Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards started in 1999 by the Design and Technology Association Trustees and it give recognition to individuals nominated by their colleagues or teachers for their inspirational contribution towards design and technology. This prestigious awards ceremony took place on Friday 11th October 2024 at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon. Congratulations to all our winners! The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject LeadershipSimon Hooker, The Bishops' Blue Coat C of E High School, Great Boughton, Chester The Enginuity Excellence Award...

Thinking outside the box

Thinking outside the box - Using D&T to solve real-world problems, At St Mary’s College in Crosby, design & technology is about more than making products. Led by Ben Swan, Head of D&T, students develop practical problem-solving skills and innovative thinking to tackle real-world challenges. A striking example was Upper Sixth student Emily Jones, whose bus shelter design for Mersey Travel was recognised with a Design & Technology Association Excellence Award in 2024. Emily’s project went beyond functionality, focusing on community engagement and sustainability. Design with purpose Emily included a digital...

STEM into Action - LED lamp

STEM into Action - LED lamp, LED LampSTEM into Action with D&TAges 11-14First published 2016Modern high intensity light emitting diodes (LEDs) can be extremely powerful. The beam from any LED will spread out over a distance but it can be modified to create more focused patterns using a lenses, mirrors and diffusers.This resource contains a PowerPoint presentation and Word document that helps students build, test and improve their own LED lamp. The resource covers the science and mathematics behind reflecting and directing light as well as different types of lighting and how this can...

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