NAAIDT Publications

CDROM

Packaging Designer

£15.00
The first in a new series of CD-ROMs, contains programs otherwise only available on the Internet, and works in the Web Browser on any computer. Packaging Designer, developed by NAAIDT and Dial Solutions, includes: project suggestions; net designs for most common packages which can be re-sized, then output in many formats.

Booklets

Supporting Self Evaluation

NEW!
£20.00
A new tool kit for self evaluation in Design and Technology in English Secondary Schools. Based on the current Ofsted Framework and written by experienced school improvement advisers, the folder contains self review matrices and guidance on completing each aspect of a subject self evaluation form. A valuable aid to reviewing the achievements of a D&T department and establishing priorities for the future. Supplied in a ring binder and photocopiable by the purchasing institution.

D&T: Quality through Progression

ISBN No 0 906 457 16 5
£10.00
This major publication makes a significant contribution to the understanding and development of D&T in primary and secondary schools. With 128 pages, many in full colour, the book exemplifies and explains all aspects of design and technological skills, knowledge and understanding progressing from KS1 through to KS4 and beyond. It will be of invaluable assistance to both primary and secondary teachers in planning schemes of work to ensure progression. It includes sections on: progression at each KS; a quality overview showing development from KS1 to KS4; developing schemes of work; case studies from early years to post 16; photocopiable forms and charts - updateable f.o.c. via email or from the web site

Think On

ISBN No 0 906 457 15 7
£15.00
A new publication critical to the Key Stage 3 Strategy and primary practice in the development of teaching and learning in D&T. The publication is a valuable resource to support D&T teachers in developing a toolkit of strategies to enrich and enhance their classroom teaching skills, and associated literacy and numeracy development. It contains guidance and ready to use resources for developing skills such as brainstorming, through to sequencing, hypothesising, evaluating, interpreting and many more. Existing stocks are ring-bound, and future stocks will be shrink-wrapped and punched to enable the text to be added to existing Key Stage 3 Strategy folders.

Safety

Make it Safe (New revised edition)

ISBN No 0 906 457 07 6
£6.00
Updated and fully revised in 2001, this booklet provides safety guidance for the teaching of Design and Technology at Key Stages 1 and 2. The well known first edition sold over 25,000 copies.

Using ICT

A NEW publication out Nov 2005 - CADCAM: A Guide for Secondary Schools

£10.00
This book provides timely guidance for teachers, advisers and inspectors on a wide range of CADCAM resources and activities in secondary schools. Photocopiable audit and assessment matrices are included to assist schools to evaluate their current progress with integrating CADCAM into the D&T curriculum.

CAD it! CAM it! Computer-Aided Designing and Making for Primary Schools - a Guide for Teachers

£10.00
This well illustrated booklet provides a concise and practical introduction to the use of ICT in primary schools to support design and technology. It includes clear step by step guidance on how currently available software can be used to develop and enhance children's learning.