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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...
Flumps Poster, FLUMPS: A3 Poster An informative poster outlining how to analyse products and ideas in D&T. This follows 6 key areas of focus: Function, Looks, User, Materials, Pros/cons and Sustainability. It serves as a systematic approach to dissecting and evaluating various aspects of a design idea/project. By considering each element individually, students can gain a comprehensive understanding of the problem at hand and develop effective solutions and outcomes. This method allows students to be independent when analysing and ensures a wide...
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. ...
Inspired by Industry Else, Inspired by Industry: Else This context encourages students to explore design solutions to combat loneliness, allowing for both digital and physical products or a combination of the two. The focus is on user interaction (UI/UX), with opportunities to develop apps, interactive devices, or lifestyle products that foster social connection and engagement. Students can experiment with a variety of materials and technologies, including CAD, rapid prototyping, and digital interfaces. Potential outcomes range from talking toys and cooperative games to mental well-being apps and...
ChompSaw now available in our resource shop, The Design & Technology Association is delighted to announce that ChompSaw by Chompshop is now available to purchase from our online resource shop. Designed with safety and creativity in mind, ChompSaw offers pupils a practical, hands-on way to cut cardboard independently, helping them develop confidence, fine motor skills and precision in their making. Ideal for use in primary, SEND and secondary D&T classrooms, it’s a valuable addition to any toolkit that encourages pupils to explore, experiment and bring their design...
D&T Primary 27 PDF copy, D&T Primary is a full-colour poster publication specifically for Design and Technology primary teachers, full of practical themed activities and articles supported by online downloadable resources. It comes as two A2 classroom posters backed by news, practical classroom and subject leader advice and details of available resources, folded to a A4 magazine format. D&T Primary is published three times a year and is available to D&T Association Primary members and to other membership categories and is designed to...
Jeff Knox, Jeff Qualified as a teacher in 1975. During his career he has taught in Secondary, further and higher education with his final position being D&T PGCE course leader at the University of Sunderland. He left the University in 2012 and now runs his own consultancy business. He been a D&TA H&S consultant since the inception of the scheme in 2000 and delivers training and certification in all areas of D&T. In addition to H&S accreditation he offers workshop...
Steven Hancock, Industrial experience [Marine Engineering] 30+ years teaching D+T and as a Head of Department Steve’s experience working as a Marine Engineer, School Technician, D+T Teacher, Work Experience Coordinator and Head of Department have made him acutely aware of practical engineering, workshop machinery tools and processes and health and safety requirements and systems. As a successful Head of Department at a large comprehensive school and a boys grammar school, Steve has effectively and efficiently managed and organised all aspects of...
The Design and Technology Association 24th Excellence Awards Winners The Autodesk Excellence Award for Outstanding Secondary Subject Leadership Simon Hooker, The Bishops' Blue Coat C of E High School, Great Boughton, Chester The Enginuity Excellence Award for Outstanding Primary Subject Leadership Amanda Crawford, Shiremoor Primary School, Newcastle upon Tyne The James Dyson Foundation Excellence Award for Outstanding D&T Teacher(s) Jonathan Davies, Uppingham Community College, Rutland, Leicester The Nook Pods...
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.
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