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Hands-On D&T with the James Dyson Foundation, We were proud to partner once again with the James Dyson Foundation to deliver a fully funded national CPD day at their campus in Malmesbury. Teachers from across the UK travelled far and wide to attend the session, immersing themselves in a full day of practical hands-on activities, expert insights, and inspiration. Led by Ryan Ball, our Director of Education, the day focused on developing problem-solving, creativity, and innovation. Participants explored a wide range of tasks designed to boost...
SketchUp for Schools UK Ambassadors Programme Launches , D&T teachers from across the UK recently joined the first session of Trimble’s SketchUp for Schools Ambassadors Programme for an informal introductory session designed to build confidence, community and momentum for the year ahead. Building confidence in CAD and 3D printing Following the earlier introduction webinar, the session focused on getting to know the cohort, sharing current CAD experience and helping everyone get hands-on in SketchUp for...
2022 RSA Student Award winner and UX Designer, Sophie Hague, This episode sees us in conversation with Sophie Hague - 2022 RSA Student Award winner and UX Designer. Listen here Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple PodcastsSophie found school difficult, not so much academically, but she found it over-stimulating, crowded and overall, just not an enjoyable experience. The one exception to this was Design and Technology lessons, where she enjoyed the 'open-endedness' of problem-solving activities and just 'clicked'.As she progressed on her learning journey,...
IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2024, Marisa Kurimbokus, In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Marisa Kurimbokus, who was announced as the IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2024 at the end of last year. 🎧 Listen here. In the podcast, we follow Marisa's journey from primary school, where a teacher dropped what I can only assume was a casual comment, but it is one that sticks with her to this day. Through secondary school, where Marisa describes her journey through a range of subjects,...
Degree apprenticeships E.ON - Lenga Dermaut, Why degree apprenticeships matter for your classroom A current electromechanical engineering degree apprentice, Lenga, is offering a powerful real-world perspective that design and technology teachers can bring directly into their classrooms. Working with E.ON while studying at the University of Nottingham, Lenga’s journey highlights a pathway that blends academic study with hands-on industry experience, an increasingly relevant option for students exploring their futures. Choosing a degree apprenticeship was driven by both practicality and passion. Avoiding significant student debt was one...
This award sponsored by AssetTagz recognises exceptional and inspiring leadership. The award winner will demonstrate the development of a progressive and innovative secondary department, delivering an outstanding, challenging, and creative curriculum, resulting in impressive pupil achievement and attainment. This Subject Leader will be identified as going above and beyond normal expectations, inspiring and motivating young people to achieve success and seize the opportunities presented to them. Evidence should include: How a clear vision for the subject has been established with...
Kevin Hughes, Training can be carried out on site or at our dedicated training centre in Bromsgrove. HME Logistics LLP are also turnkey designers, installers, manufacturers, suppliers of products for schools, colleges and universities worldwide, as well as providing LEV testing and machine conformity inspection services. With over 30 years’ experience in the sector, our products include: Heat Treatment Machinery♦ Finishing Machinery ♦ Wood Work Machinery♦ Metal Work Machinery ♦ Extraction Systems♦ CNC Equipment♦ Plastic Equipment♦ Pottery and Jewellery Equipment
Kendall Primary School takes part in CREATE Education’s 3D Printer Loan Scheme, Kendall Primary School, led by D&T Coordinator Vicky Ward, has looked at ways to enhance its design and technology curriculum through participation in CREATE Education’s 3D Printer Loan Scheme. Blueprint 1000 members, CREATE Education offers schools like Kendall Primary the opportunity to explore cutting-edge CAD and 3D printing technologies. Prior D&T Curriculum Before joining the scheme, Kendall Primary School's D&T curriculum lead had begun to explore the use of Tinkercad, an online CAD...
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,...
Learning with Autodesk TinkerCAD, Astrid Øie, representing Autodesk, welcomed teachers to an online webinar hosted by the Design & Technology Association to explore the diverse features of TinkerCAD. Joining her was Sonya Horton from CREATE Education, a key Autodesk Learning Partner and Blueprint 1000 member. The session aimed to showcase TinkerCAD's capabilities in 3D design, electronics, coding, and its application in education. TinkerCAD Overview TinkerCAD offers a user-friendly workplane for 3D modelling, allowing users to create intricate designs through drag-and-drop functionality. With the...
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