From Circuits to Creativity: Reimagining D&T Resources

from Talking D&T · host Dr Alison Hardy

Send me a message. In this episode, I chat with Kevin Spurr and Becky Forshaw from Kitronik, a company supplying D&T resources to schools. Kevin, a co-founder with 20 years of experience, and Becky, a former primary teacher, offer unique perspectives on the evolving landscape of D&T education. We explore how Kitronik develops products and resources balancing engagement, affordability, and curriculum relevance. Kevin shares insights into their manufacturing process and adapting to changing technologies, while Becky discusses creating flexible teacher resources. We discuss the shift in electronics teaching in secondary schools and Kitronik's new 'Crafting Code' project for primary schools, blending coding with hands-on making. This conversation highlights the interplay between curriculum, resources, and teacher expertise in shaping D&T education. It raises questions about supporting teachers' subject knowledge and adapting to technological changes while maintaining D&T's essence. For educators, this episode offers insights on resource selection, curriculum planning, and professional development. How might you balance practical skills with conceptual understanding? How can we ensure D&T remains relevant and engaging for all students? Connect with Kitronik Social media: @kitronik (X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok) Website: www.kitronik.co.uk Products and resources mentioned: Craft and Code (pre-launch info) Drag Racer: Product Drag Racer: Resources Electro-Fashion resources Acknowledgement: Some of the supplementary content for this podcast episode was crafted with the assistance of Claude, an AI language model developed by Anthropic. While the core content is based on the actual conversation and my editorial direction, Claude helped in refining and structuring information to best serve listeners. This collaborative approach allows me to provide you with concise, informative, and engaging content to complement each episode. Support the show If you like the podcast, you can always buy me a coffee to say 'thanks!' Please offer your feedback about the show or ideas for future episodes and topics by connecting with me on Threads @hardy_alison or by emailing me. If you listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, please take a moment to rate and/or review the show. If you want to support me by becoming a Patron click here. If you are not able to support me financially, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing a link to my work on social media. Thank you!

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