NEW Design and Technology Computer Aided Design (CAD) at PS2/PS3

Course date: 10th Jun 2022

(Delegates must bring a Windows based lap-top computer)

How can we use Computer Aided Design (CAD) as a tool for graphic and product design and to produce high quality products?

This exciting, hands-on course will explore the use of CAD at PS2 and PS3. This is a very interesting and motivating aspect of the AoLE for Science and Technology and is, of course, a fundamental tool in engineering and product design.

This course has expired.
Target Group: PS2 Teachers, PS3 Teachers
The software used is free of charge and will be provided on the day. Participants should bring a Windows based lap-top computer. Delegates will be instructed in the use of the software and will design and make a number of artefacts using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) process. Course Objectives:
  • to learn how to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) as a tool to support graphic and product design
  • to learn how to use (CAD) to design and make a number of different products; such as bookmarks, nets, and gift bags
  • to show the rich opportunities to link to other AoLE, including Mathematics and Numeracy and LLC
  • to demonstrate how to effectively plan, teach and deliver CAD in real, relevant and meaningful contexts in designing and making

Course Presenters: Nerys Tudor Jones, Robert (Bob) Cater MBE

Nerys Tudor Jones

DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - Nerys has 20 years teaching experience in Foundation Phase and Key Stage 2 in five different primary schools and three authorities. She has been senior leader in 2 and Deputy Head Teacher for 6 years. During this time Nerys Tudor Jones also worked on Welsh Government projects to write new materials and produce resources, including assessments and examples of best practice. She has presented at a Welsh Government conference on cluster, transition and enterprise projects. She has presented at the Birmingham NEC on various successful design and technology projects including food technology, computer aided designs, healthy eating weeks, electrical and computer control. Nerys was invited to represent Wales in the James Dyson Innovation Group, which involved working on an innovative project, incorporating Literacy, Numeracy and thinking skills. Other experience: Nerys’ passion for Design and Technology began in secondary school, where she achieved an ‘A’ grade for Design & Technology at A level, before going on to study at university, completing a 4 year B.Ed specialising in D&T. Nerys Tudor Jones is an author of educational books and was a recipient of a prestigious National D&T teaching award. She has worked on various projects with the Design and Technology Association as her role in the Primary Advisory Group, which includes ‘Projects on a Page’. In addition to working with Collective Learning as a course provider, Nerys is also Primary Consultant in Design & Technology working alongside schools, running INSET and providing support for schools in the effective delivery of D&T. Nerys believes it is an exciting time for Wales with Prof Donaldson’s recommendations recognising the importance of Science of Technology as an AoLE. Search for Courses

Robert (Bob) Cater MBE

STEM / DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
Bob taught for 29 years and before leaving teaching headed a large Design and Technology faculty. From teaching he became a senior lecturer in the education faculty at Sunderland University. Following this Bob was appointed to the Mid Glamorgan Advisory Service. After local government reorganisation, the Advisory Service became the Education and School Improvement Service (ESIS) serving Bridgend, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil and RCT local education authorities. During his time with ESIS he arranged in-service training for teachers, monitored standards in schools and took part in ESTYN inspections. Bob has considerable experience of organising and running in-service courses for teachers at both primary and secondary level. For primary level provision he has often delivered in-school sessions for teachers to observe. He is particularly interested in helping teachers in primary schools to deliver the more challenging parts of the AOLE for Science and Technology including introducing CAD and CAM and computer control. He has delivered training sessions for both ESTYN and OFSTED inspectors on judging standards in the use of CAD and CAM in schools. Bob has received the DATA award for Outstanding Contribution to Design and Technology. He has also been recognised for managing a Technology Enhancement Programme Fellowship Centre and been a tutor on OHMCI primary design and technology courses in Bangor and Cardiff. He was very pleased to be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s 2020 Birthday Honours List for services to science.

Course Location: South Wales - Cardiff

ADDRESS: Future Inn, Hemingway Road, Cardiff Bay, CF10 4AU
  START TIME: 8.30am coffee and registration for a 9.00am start
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