Constructive Discontent, Dyson and G-Shock Watches

February 10, 2017

Another year is almost over and it would be remiss of me not to post a final Dyson focused article of the year as yet again he can be an excellent inspiration to all IB DT Diploma students. However to begin with I came across another inspiring designer who like Dyson...

Socially Aware and Environmental Design Spotlight

January 16, 2017

When the new year of teaching starts – I always find it is good to do a design spotlight with students to get their brains thinking about the world of design again after a great winter break. Normally I pick one of my favourite areas of design either socially...

IB Diploma Design Technology Report on OCC – Examination Session May 2016

October 28, 2016

Hi all, If you ignore most of my posts, not a problem but this one is incredible important as it flags up the Examination session report for May 2016 on the OCC. Why this is important, and probably more important than in previous years – well as this is the...

News, reminders and pointers from the OCC and IB…

October 12, 2016

Hi teachers, This is a quick post to remind you to always check the OCC – as Design Technology teachers and the IB are always posting useful items and resources there for you to utilise. I the last few months – Information regarding the online submission...

Some new videos to use in your IB Design Technology classes

October 5, 2016

Hi all, Welcome back to a new school year and I hope your students are looking forward to another exciting year in Design Technology. To start off the year here are some useful videos I have recently come across that you can use as starters to certain units or topics....

CAD Software – is Autodesk Fusion 360 the Way Forward for IB DT Schools?

July 15, 2016

Hi there, Please note this is not a product plug or placement – but just a flag up that this may be useful for schools. As another year draws to a close – I was speaking with my Head of Design Technology about CAD software and what would be the best way...