Inspiring your Students with CAD and Control in Primary D&T - Full day May

Date and Time

Start Date: 16th May 2025

Time: 09:30 - 16:30

Member Price: £199.00

Your Price: £270.00

Details

Full day, face to face course in London

Join us for an engaging and practical full-day course that will build your confidence in teaching and supporting Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Control in the primary curriculum. Whether you're new to these technologies or looking to enhance your skills, this interactive session will empower you with the knowledge and tools to bring these concepts to life in your classroom.

Why Attend?

• Get Confident with CAD: Learn the basics of 2D and 3D CAD software and discover how to use Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) to add depth, challenge, and creativity to your projects.
• Hands-On with Microcontrollers: Explore practical applications of microcontrollers like the Crumble and Micro:bit, and learn how to program and integrate them into exciting, real-world classroom challenges.
• Practical Implementation: Develop ideas and activities that inspire pupils to think critically, design innovatively, and solve problems creatively, all while aligning with key curriculum goals.

Course objectives:

• To incorporate C.A.D. and Computer Control into the curriculum KS1 and KS2 that have clear intent and purpose.
• Develop your knowledge and skills with 2D, 3D C.A.D. software and microcontrollers.
• Gain confidence to teach and support C.A.D. and Computer Control.

By participating in this course, you will learn:

• How to use 2D, 3D C.A.D. programs and outputs and how to program Crumble and Micro:bit microcontrollers.
• How to program and implement practical outcomes suitable for inspiring classroom challenges.
• Improved confidence in often-overlooked areas of the primary D&T curriculum.

What to Bring:

• We recommend bringing a laptop or portable device for the session

Meet your Trainer

Ryan Ball - Director of Education

Ryan has been a D&T teacher for 17 years, teaching in the U.K., Middle East and Malaysia. He has taught students from age 7 to 18, with his students winning awards for the highest marks in the country and world. He has presented at various educational conferences in Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Madrid…

Read more about Ryan

Before booking onto this course please read our  terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy.

Address

Preston Park Primary School, Preston Park Primary School
College Road
Wembley
Greater London
HA9 8RJ

Prices include VAT at the appropriate rate where applicable.

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