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Design and Technology: Literacy

Our View on Literacy in Design and Technology

At Hartismere, we are dedicated to fostering a love of reading across all subjects, including Design and Technology. We believe that literacy is a cornerstone of academic success and personal growth. By promoting reading, we help pupils enhance their comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity, which are vital skills in Design and Technology.

We recognise that some pupils may need additional support, guidance, and encouragement with their reading. To address this, we have implemented several exciting initiatives: Reading in Form Times, Library Lessons, Read a Book Week and many more.

We strongly believe that reading has the power to shape pupils' futures, aid their progress across the curriculum, and allow them to express themselves wherever life takes them.

Explore Exciting Books Related to Design and Technology

Below is a video showcasing an array of books that are perfect for pupils interested in Design and Technology. This includes texts suitable for KS3, KS4, and KS5, as well as essential textbooks and revision guides.

Through these resources, we aim to inspire and support our pupils in their educational journey, making reading an integral part of their learning experience in Design and Technology.

Documents

In this section...

Shapr3D | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

SketchUp | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 7

Year 10

Design & Technology Trips

Fusion360 | Create 3D digital designs with online CAD

Year 8

Sixth Form

Y6 Primary Transition - Transport of the Future

Year 9

See also...

Coding Challenges for GCSE and A Level Computer Science

Ports & Logistics

Week beginning 4 Jan 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Humanities

Week beginning 29 Jan 2024: 'Life Lessons'

A Level CS: Algorithm Assembly Instructions

Year 12 revision

Programming software

Week beginning 12 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Week beginning 5 Feb 2024: 'Life Lessons'

Explore...

Leadership webinar

Careers Information for Teachers

Film editing: Everything you need to know

Higher Education

Sixth Form Course Information

Editing a Film

OPTIONS - WHY CHOOSE ART & DESIGN?

Examinations

District 9 revision

Screenplay examples with visuals from the film

New...

Year 5 Open afternoons

My Examinations

National Apprenticeship Week 2024

Summer 2024 Results

Feedback Sheet

Hartismere Technical Theatre

Artificial intelligence and assessments

Impact Evaluation of LAMDA Exams in Schools

Discover...

Curriculum A Level GCSE Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Keystage 5 GCSE Options Year 9 Options Ethics Equality ExamClashes Physics Other Studies Creative iMedia Python Chem Film Studies Year 7 Year 10 Year 9 Private Study Nhs Results exhibition

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