New Material! 6mm Black American Walnut Veneered MDF panel measuring 600mm x 400mm. A grade veneer on the front and B grade on the reverse. Suitable for #lasercutting. With a high-quality wood veneer, for great looking finishes. #dtchat kitronik.co.uk/3246-6mm-black…

GCSE revision question: why is stainless steel a suitable metal for these reusable straws? A Level revision question: discuss the implications of replacing single use plastic straws with this reusable version. (Tip, there are drawbacks as well as benefits!) #reviseDT

Good revision questions these! #reviseDT

How did Jakob Fuglsang save that one?! #LBL2019

Year 10 skills stick project. Lots of skills to help prepare students for NEA 👍🏻 #VacuumForming #3DPrinting #StripHeating #LaserCutting #PewterCasting #PlasticWelding #Engraving #Waxing

When you’re back in school on Tuesday say Ramadan (pronounced Ram-a-dah-n) Mubarak to your Muslim Student(s). It doesn’t matter if their fasting or not. It’s a holy month. :)

The SpinCycle is a portable washing machine that attaches to almost any bicycle. It was created by Rich Hewitt, and he came up with the idea when, in Burundi, he had to wash huge amounts of clothes by hand and wanted to find a better solution buff.ly/2LlS6N3

Design icon seen in a small cafe in Oxford. Instantly recognisable. I trust you recognise it and can analyse the design, materials and manufacture?

A successful morning on Saturday talking to parents & pupils visiting as part of our 13+ Open Morning. It’s always lovely to visually demonstrate what a brilliantly interesting subject D&T can be! Repton School

Designers have to consider end of life/disposal of products. This is an interesting article on materials, & the problem with multi-material packaging when recycling products. There’s even a little quiz at the end! #DTholidayreading bbc.co.uk/news/uk-492807…

Such a useful clip on design history, manufacturing and the personalisation potential of using 3D printing. Sixth Form take note!

A very inspiring video. I will be starting prototyping with this from now on. Design Technology Sarah D Watkin Zach Woodburn check it out!! youtu.be/acXHSTU2-2I

Useful prompts for #curriculum planning in D&T Design & Technology Association

All, attached is an important message from V-Sprint

The V-Sprint Cycle Club Zwift 2.6 Challenge - 25/26th April 2,600 Zwift Kilometres in 26 hours to raise £2600 to help towards Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre provision of bereavement counselling during the Covid-19 crisis. justgiving.com/fundraising/v-…

Great to be supporting such a great charity which does much to support our local community. Thanks in advance to all the V-Sprint Riders who will be taking part #OTTNA

1 lucky member has the chance win a pizza delivered to their door for #AirtimeSundayNightTakeaway 🍕 Just RT and give us a follow to enter. Winner announced 12:00 17/01/21

The £250,000 question. I wonder if my A level students would get it right?