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Share Your Innovative Timetabling Approaches for D&T, We are currently supporting the DfE with exploring alternative approaches to timetabling Design and Technology that move away from the traditional ‘carousel’ system. The ‘carousel’ system of students moving around materials areas in D&T has been used for a number of years in many schools and we are looking to collate examples of alternative approaches at Key Stage 3, whilst maintaining safe, reduced class sizes and experiencing the full national curriculum across the Key Stage. We would love to hear from schools about how you’ve tackled these challenges....
Teach Secondary Article, In the latest edition of Teach Secondary, our CEO Tony Ryan has submitted an article that delves into the current state of Design and Technology education, offering insights into the challenges the subject faces and a hopeful perspective for the future. Tony acknowledges the difficulties D&T education encounters in the piece but remains optimistic about its prospects nationally. “I was delighted to be able to write an article for the April edition of Teach Secondary, looking at the plight of Design and Technology education. Those of you who know me will...
Master the National Curriculum with Top-Notch D&T Resources, Enhance Your D&T Teaching with Exclusive Resources and Quality Articles! Following the imminent curriculum review, all state schools including academies will be required to deliver the National Curriculum. The Design and Technology Association is here to support you. To show the quality of our membership support and benefits, we’re sharing sample articles from our latest D&T magazines. Featured Articles: Innovative Project Ideas: Engage students with projects aligned to the national curriculum. Expert Insights: Learn from education and industry professionals. Curriculum Support: Tips...
Exploring the "Inspired by Industry" Member-only Resources, Inspired By Industry is a set of free design contexts/challenges designed for Key Stage 3 D&T. Each focuses on a different area and is created with a real company or designer who have also tackled this or a similar problem. Each of these contexts contains a wealth of useful material including videos, worksheets, teachers’ notes. D&T Association members will also access a wealth of supporting units; focused tasks (FTs) and investigative and evaluative activities (IEAs). These editable resources are aligned to the KS3 National Curriculum and D&T Progression Framework,...
Corporate Membership, Why become a Corporate Member? Corporate membership offers the opportunity to connect with educators nationally. Our membership has grown exponentially from 8000 members to over 33,000, as teachers are reaching out for our support to deliver inspiring and innovative design and technology in their schools. Join us as a corporate member and get noticed by teachers in D&T and engineering departments actively looking for the services your company can offer. See the full benefits here. Yearly membership only £420 + VAT For further information contact info@designtechnology.org.uk or call...
Membership Support, Membership is one of the best forms of CPD that you could wish for. Join us and gain access to support and guidance from our subject experts. We are available to answer your questions, provide you with high quality teacher CPD, subject publications and a wealth of classroom resources: 80% of which are free to our members. You will find a wealth of member benefits and as a member you will have free access to the Primary Curriculum Toolkits. These are available to primary members only. Log in as a member and download the toolkits....
JCB FTs and IEAs, 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. Sketch Ideas - in this Focused Task, develop basic sketching techniques like 2D and 3D drawing, line weight, crating, annotation, and rendering to help students clearly communicate and develop design ideas. CAD Model a Grabber - this Focused Task explains how to build a simple working model of a hydraulic or pneumatic digger using syringes, card, and...
Designing 94 PDF Copy, Designing magazine is a showcase for excellence in design across all phases of education, from primary schools to universities, and in commercial and industrial design. Its regular features include interviews with top designers in product design, architecture, engineering, fashion design, food, etc and includes examples of the best work taking place in schools in the UK and across the world. Designing is an inspiration to all budding designers, as well as being informative and challenging in the ideas it includes. Published three times a year, Designing is in large-scale A3 format, ideal for...
Foster + Partners leads Trailblazer Group to launch new Model Maker Apprenticeship , Foster + Partners has chaired a Trailblazer Group to develop the UK’s first Model Maker Apprenticeship Standard, in collaboration with a range of creative companies, universities, and the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). Approved in July, the three-year programme is a level 6 qualification, which is equivalent to a bachelor's degree. Apprentices will have the opportunity to learn modelmaking in a workplace environment, with additional training provided by an associated university. They are exempt from paying tuition fees and receive a...
VEX Robotics Joins the Blueprint 1000 , We are thrilled to welcome VEX Robotics to our Blueprint 1000 scheme, marking a dynamic collaboration in advancing STEM education globally. As one of the leaders in robotics and educational technology, the company bring innovation, expertise, and a commitment to excellence to our thriving community of educators and enthusiasts. Unlocking STEM Education Frontiers with VEXcode VR Dive into the future of education with VEXcode VR. This FREE, web-based platform eliminates barriers by providing accessible STEM learning directly from your browser on various devices – tablets, Chromebooks, laptops, and desktops....
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