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Below is a list of links to technology
sites recommended by W.A.T.T members. If you would like to suggest a site please email
WATT@teacher.com with the
site address, a description and your name and country (name and country
are optional). The site will be
reviewed and listed below. |
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www.technologystudent.com |
Website - helpful if you are
studying or teaching DESIGN TECHNOLOGY. The design process, gear
systems, electronics, cams, printed circuit boards, PIC
microcontrollers / computer control, key words/phrases, structures,
vocational work, technology and cultures, basic CNC work. |
V.Ryan
UK |
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The Times 100 |
An excellent site for technology, economics or business studies pupils and
teachers. Packed full of exceptional resources. |
V.Ryan
UK |
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The Magazine for Design and
Technology Education (USA) |
The Magazine for Design and Technology Education - supports Technology
education and the integration of Maths, Science and Technology
Curriculum (USA) |
Ron Todd
New Jersey (USA) |
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Design and Technology
on the Web |
A host of ideas and information tips for pupils at Key Stage 3 and 4 |
Mr B. Richmond
UK |
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Electronic Resources
Edu Tek |
A new website aimed at helping teachers and lecturers of Technology in
particular Electronics |
Phil Townshend
UK |
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SDA Website
STEP Website |
These sites deal issues of environmental, economic and social
sustainability. They provide students with the opportunity to work on
genuine case studies and product analysis. |
Ian Capewell,
Education Officer,
Education Unit,
ITDG,
Rugby,
UK. |
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Manufacturing Processes Site
http://manufacturing.stanford.edu/ |
A range of video / flash projects based on the manufacture of a range of
products. |
Elizabeth Bowyer |
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Science Technology and Engineering Site
http://www.enged.com.au
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A detailed site developed by teachers in Melbourne, Australia as a
resource for Systems and Control students. Students use relevant
sections in each year of their Systems and Control course. |
Neville Young
Glen Waverly Sec College. |
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www.PaperToys.com |
An excellent site. A vast range of nets / developments can be downloaded
for use in the classroom. |
www.PaperToys.com |
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www.enchantedearning.com/crafts |
Interesting site for cards card models, pop-up type constructions |
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Home of Higher Education Links
http://iberry.com
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Over 1000 links to Higher Education Resources
Annotated links to the best information and resource sites including
distance education, educational technology and jobs |
Dr Boss |
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Design Technology Resource
Page |
An excellent collection of resources for
Design and Technology teachers and pupils |
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DesignandTech.com |
Has a range of information covering resistant materials to graphic
products |
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www.robot.org.uk |
A site listing suppliers of components for making robots and similar
mechanisms. Lists of practical robot building books, magazines and CD
ROMs. Resources for teachers, pupils, students and designers. |
Professor Martin Smith, Technology Innovation Centre University of Central
England. |
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Design and Technology
Online |
Has information and animations regarding a range of technology including
electronics, packaging, food and pneumatics. |
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www.shambles.net |
A range of information useful to design and technology teachers. |
Chris Smith
The Education Project Asia |
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GCSE BITESIZE |
Contains a range of information on electronics, food, graphics, resistant
materials, systems and control and textile technology. |
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Deyes High School Technology
Department. |
An interesting and detailed website relating to many aspects of technology
including detailed Upper and Lower School work. |
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www.techitoutuk.com |
A technology site for pupils with over 600 internal and external links to
other useful sites. |
Tony Bell,
UK |
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How Stuff Works.com |
An interesting and informative site covering a range of devices and how
they work. |
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Animatedworksheets.co.uk |
Learn a variety of graphics skills through animated worksheets. |
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Ohmfree Electronics Site |
Detailed component based electronics site. Articles can be submitted and
added to the site. |
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Technology at GCSE |
A technology site covering many useful and interesting aspects of design
and technology. |
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Design and Technology
Virtual School |
A number of people and organisations contribute to this efficient
technology site. |
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The
Standards Site |
Technology schemes of work from the Department for Education. |
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The
Amethyst Consultancy Ltd |
Provide detailed schemes for KS3 and KS4 Design and Technology |
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Bad Human Factors Designs |
A site that gives examples relating to poor designs. |
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http://www.gglover.co.uk/ |
Takes pupils through concise requirements for a Resistant Materials GCSE
project. |
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http://www.gglover.co.uk/graphics/ |
Takes pupils through concise requirements for a Graphic Products GCSE
project. |
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http://www.gglover.co.uk/electronics/ |
Takes pupils through concise requirements for a Electronics Products GCSE
project. |
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http://www.teaching ideas.co.uk/dt/contents.htm |
Primary School Design and Technology Site. The main site offers other
subjects with a variety of work. |
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www.gcseinengineering.com |
Site that promotes GCSE Engineering |
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Ergonomics for Schools |
Information relevant to ergonomics in the school environment. |
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www.the-warren.org
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The Warren Comprehensive School, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex |
Mr. B.Fenton UK |
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http://www.kpsec.freeuk.com/index.htm |
Kelsey Park School website,
Electronics club.
The site has good coverage of
electronics, with information on theory, components and the practical
aspect of constructing electronic projects. |
Mr. N. Young UK |
