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Teachers in Residence Placement: George Bedford, George Bedford, Subject Leader of Product Design at St Richard Reynolds Catholic College, has returned from an inspiring four-day placement at Foster + Partners as part of the ‘Teachers in Residence’ programme, organised by The Design & Technology Association. During his time with the world-renowned architectural practice, George experienced first-hand their approach to materials, design, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. A particular highlight was the Foster + Partners material library, an extensive resource showcasing sustainable solutions, including waste-derived products used to...
Programmable Components - Multi-Light and Coin-operated Charity Box, Multi-Light and Coin-operated Charity BoxFirst released 2015 Ages 11-14 yearsTime allocation: 6-12 hoursThis unit introduces learners to electronics and control, and in particular programmable components including microcontrollers. Originally planned for Year 9 it has scope to be taught across KEY Stage 3.It has students design and make either a tap-controlled lighting project or coin operated novelty box, both requiring them to write simple programs in either Flowchart or Basic using Genie or PICAXE. It includes a full unit of work, project...
Supporting you in the West Midlands, We help you deliver your D&T curriculum. Join us today and receive a free eLearning course. Offer only available to West Midlands schools, secure it now. Have you been grappling with D&T challenges on your own? It's time to connect with like-minded colleagues and benefit from the collective expertise of our association. Find out more about how we can help support you and unlock the full potential of Design and Technology education in your school! Or Click this...
Blending tradition and innovation at The Dixie Grammar School, The design and technology team at The Dixie Grammar School, led by Mike Mellors, is transforming learning by combining traditional skills with real-world industry practice. Their aim is to prepare students who are creative, resilient, and ready to meet future challenges with confidence. A curriculum and environment designed for creativity Over the past four years, the team has reviewed and restructured the curriculum, introducing a...
Tackle Real-World Issues in V&A Innovate Challenge, What do a junior bake-off judge, a one show presenter and a creative technologist have in common? They’re all judges in this year’s V&A Innovate Challenge! The V&A Innovate Challenge is an annual design competition hosted by the Victoria and Albert Museum, is inspiring young students across the UK to channel their creativity into addressing critical social and environmental issues. Aimed at secondary school pupils aged 11-14, the challenge encourages young people to reimagine solutions for real-world problems,...
Sustainability Series - Ceramegg: turning eggshells into sustainable tableware, Created by Oliwia Ostaszewska, BA Product Design Student at the University of Lincoln, Ceramegg began as a personal observation of household egg consumption. What started at home quickly developed into a deeper investigation into the environmental impact of eggshell waste on an industrial scale. This realisation became the starting point for Ceramegg, a project that transforms calcium-rich waste into biodegradable material that is both functional and beautiful. Understanding the problem: eggshell waste Eggshells may seem small, but the scale of...
Member only Tasks and Activities, Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Casting - this Focused Task delves into the process of metal casting, specifically using pewter, and involves creating moulds through either 3D printing or layered MDF techniques. CAD - this Focused Task will use Siemens' Solid Edge (other CAD software packages are available) to create a single part bracket....
Lamb FTs and IEAs, Available to members and non-members for a limited time! Focused Tasks FTs are where students are taught specific technical knowledge, designing skills and making skills. This may be a quick whole-class making activity, learning a new CAD programme, exploring polymers, or much more. Thick and thin line sketching - in this Focused Task students will learn how to use different line weights to add impact to their sketches. With worksheets to print / use also. Braille products...
Response to House of Lords Report – Requires Improvement: Urgent change for 11-16 Education, This enquiry focused on whether the current system effectively equips young people with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours they need to progress to the next phase of their education and to flourish in the future. We believe this was the correct question to ask, and from the responses received to the inquiry, we think it is fair to state the answer is a pretty categoric “no”. ...
James Dyson Foundation’s virtual workshops with primary schools, Creating meaningful connections between students and the real world of industry is a cornerstone of preparing young minds for the future, and the Design and Technology Association proudly supports initiatives that bridge this gap. A recent success story involves Boxmoor Primary School, which collaborated with Blueprint 1000 member, The James Dyson Foundation, in a series of engaging virtual workshops. We spoke to Primary teacher Victoria Martyn to delve into the school's experience and the impact of this...
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