Main Page

Welcome to Design and Technology Online

now extensively revised and expanded

Contents

• Electronics and Control
  • explanations of commonly used electronic components and access to the DT Online PCB Designer, enabling them to be used in basic control circuits.
• Food Technology
  • information on essential food types with an emphasis on nutrients and dietary requirements.
• Graphics Products
  • access to the DT Online Packaging Designer plus details of equipment, media and techniques used for work in graphics.
• Pneumatics
  • concepts, components and basic circuits to show how compressed air can be used for control.
• Mechanisms
  • details of common mechanical components plus the principles underlying their use.
• Structures and Environments
  • from simple model bridges to calculations of forces in frames with access to the DT Online Structures Gallery plus some consideration of the design of interiors - and schools!
• Management and Planning :
  • stategies and documentation, including Health and Safety advice, to assist in the general organisation of a design and technology department in schools.
• Projects
  • things to make and do which explore the many aspects of knowledge and understanding covered by DT Online
• Materials and Components
  • details of the resources required to engage in design and technology activities.
• Skills and Processes
  • explanations of the techniques used to make models and products from a wide range of materials.
• Tools and Equipment
  • information on the equipment required for designing and making including their safe use and maintenance where relevant.
• Web Sites
  • links to other places with useful information relating to designing and making (Note: DT Online will use best endeavours to ensure these selected sites are suitable for school use but ultimately, cannot be held responsible for the content of any external web site)

• Technical Glossary
  • an explanation of the terms and concepts encountered in design and technology.