1. TechDoodles www.julieboyd.co.uk
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2. What are TechDoodles?
TechDoodles are interactive activities that encourage an informal ‘doodle’, ‘sketchy’, ‘quick notes’ type approach to learning keywords and concepts. 
The cards have a variety of uses e.g. as revision cue cards, as a starter or plenary activity, as a homework, as an extension or independent learning activity, or as a note taking structure with students doing research to find information to summarise onto the handout.
The cards can be used individually or as part of a set of cards focused on an area of learning. Although cards are mostly shared randomly, collecting them over time will provide a range of resources breaking down key learning into smaller chunks. 
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3. How TechDoodles Support T&L
TechDoodles are based on exam questions & learning related to the GCSE & A level specs but the format is informal with a greater focus on thinking about key concepts & keywords than on the questions themselves. 
The cards are part of our approach to teaching & learning and in particular focus on metacognition and approaches such as spaced practice. The cards compliment other resources we produce such as our #ThinkDo cards.
The best way to find out more on how to use the cards, is to attend one of our courses. To see our courses visit
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4. Most cards include images as thinking prompts.
The #Clues box gives students prompts to what might be included on the card but without giving the answers. This supports weaker students whilst also providing informal self assessment criteria (which is why the information is placed sideways to encourage students to think for themselves first.)
The heading gives a general indication of the focus of the card. Many are keywords or phrases taken from the curriculum, including KS3, and the GCSE and A level specs. Some have a wider focus, for example, this one focuses on a product analysis activity, whilst others are more specific. 
Most cards include images as thinking prompts.
The logos act as a quick visual prompt to the activities students are being asked to do, as well as to the type of thinking involved. There are 6 logos each based on our approach to teaching and learning with a metacognitive focus. Each logo indicates a different level of challenge in a way that is accessible to all students. The #Clues box on the opposite side of the page gives students thinking prompts without giving the answers. 
The cards have blank space as the aim is for students to fill them with sketches and notes. There’s no right or wrong approach and students can write and sketch alongside each logo, or they can use the logos as a guide to what they might include on the card with the content being more randomly presented.
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5. Where Can I Get More TechDoodles?
TechDoodles are given away for free on our Facebook page each week (
They are also posted on the blog on the website at
In addition they are given away on our courses. Teachers can download the TechDoodle resources for use in their own classroom and in their own resources but the cards, parts of cards or the name, can’t be used in resources that are sold or shared.
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29. Low Cost CPD
D&T:Connect (not a Teach Meet but formal after school CPD)
D&T Roadshows
Bursary funded courses delivered on behalf of the National STEM Learning Centre - look for ‘bursary funded’ on the course calendar for courses where all or part of the course fee is funded
We also offer a range of other courses. Visit the current calendar at to see the full range.
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30. Product in a Tin Competition
Design constraint: snack size Pringles tin (tin not part of the entry)
Combine any 2 D&T materials (can include bought components)
User, user needs, purpose, function, & choice of material have to be explained on the application form
Quality & creativity
Can be used as a module of work, homework, club, extension work, mock NEA, internal competition
Range of prizes in addition to 1st, 2nd & 3rd - £1200 worth of prizes for winning school & £75 worth of prizes for the student
Photo entries accepted (inclusion on the website only)
T&L resources & ideas on the website
Cap & ring set can be used instead of a Pringles tin ( )
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