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Celebrate Earth Day with Free Resources to Support Sustainability in D&T, This Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role that design and technology can play in building a more sustainable future — and to inspire students to think critically about the impact of the products they create and use. Whether you're looking to update your own knowledge, refresh your teaching, or spark new conversations in the classroom, there are a range of free, high-quality resources available to support you. ...
Using and understanding 3D printers in schools - Key Resources, Using and understanding 3D printers in schoolsAges 11-14 yearsFirst published 20143D printers are fast becoming commonplace in rapid prototyping and manufacturing and are proving to be essential tools for testing and realising designs in product design. Since the introduction of stereo-lithography in the 1980s the idea of being able to print out designs from CAD programmes and scanned images has captured the imagination of people in the design industry and wider...
Inside the Project - The future of materials: graphene and the world’s first programmable jacket, In 2018, pioneering clothing company Vollebak created the world’s first graphene jacket. Built with graphene, a material only one atom thick yet stronger than steel, the jacket could regulate heat, redistribute warmth and remain lightweight, waterproof and breathable. Working with the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester, Vollebak has since gone further. Together, they are developing the Thermal Camouflage Jacket, a programmable garment designed to make its wearer...
Seymourpowell Schools Challenge , Celebrating four decades of groundbreaking design and innovation, renowned design agency Seymourpowell, has launched a new initiative aimed at nurturing the creative talents of tomorrow. The announcement of the ‘Schools Challenge’ marks a significant milestone in the company's history and shows its commitment to shaping the future of design education. During a recent webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association, representatives from Seymourpowell outlined the competition. This included Associate Director Andy Pye, Lead Product...
In the Press, Our CEO, Tony Ryan, recently penned an article in the Observer that highlights a critical issue facing our education system: the potential disappearance of design and technology from the national curriculum within the next four years. This alarming trend is driven by a steep decline in both student and teacher numbers, with about 20% of schools in England and Wales no longer offering the subject. The forthcoming report, produced in collaboration with the Design Council reveals a 68% drop...
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Food Safety, Teaching Food Safety in the Classroom– Are you prepared? Accredited teaching food safety training is highly recommended for anyone involved in teaching food technology in school. Course provide delegates with Level 2 Food Safety Accreditation, full training on safe food handling, hygiene & storage as well as guidance and documentation to enable you to carry out risk assessments. Who is this course for? The course is aimed at everyone who teaches and supports secondary D&T GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition,...
The award winners are: Outstanding Contribution to Design and Technology Education Award Pam Bolton : Primary/Secondary John Mattick : Secondary Teacher Training Design and Technology Award Bernard Cooper : Primary/Secondary Alison Hardy : Secondary Subject Leadership Design and Technology Award Avril Allan : Secondary Julie Mansfield : Primary David Dixon : Secondary Outstanding Teacher Design and Technology Award ...
Strengthening the Visibility and Credibility of D&T Research, We are delighted to announce that Design and Technology Education: An International Journal (DTEIJ) has been accepted for indexing in Scopus, a major milestone that significantly enhances the visibility, credibility and reach of research in D&T education. For teachers and practitioners in D&T, this is especially important. Scopus indexing means that the work emerging from our field - classroom innovation, pedagogical insights, curriculum development, and research into design thinking...
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...
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