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Reviving Practical Skills in Education: The Role of Horizon Scotland's Centre for Design Innovation

At Horizon Scotland's Centre for Design Innovation, we explore the decline of practical skills education in our schools. Workshops like Artful Dodgems and the Digital Orchestra encourage creativity and hands-on learning through design, construction, and basic electronics. However, budget cuts and curriculum constraints often hinder the teaching of essential skills. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between theoretical education and practical application, fostering ownership and pride in creation among students. Join us in discussing ways to revitalize the curriculum and inspire the next generation of makers.

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Reviving Practical Skills in Education: The Role of Horizon Scotland's Centre for Design Innovation

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  1. Richard Wilson The Centre For Design Innovation Horizon Scotland The Enterprise Park Forres Moray IV36 2AB UK Practically Learning

  2. Horizon Scotland CENTRE FOR DESIGN INNOVATION

  3. Where is the CDI

  4. Disconnected? ? EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT

  5. Why is this? Does the curriculum get in the way ? Never had to make anything ? No sense of pride of ownership ? Off the shelf ?

  6. We don't “Make” anymore Complexity? Is making a lost art? Making? Curriculula? Money?

  7. Schools have their arms tied MONEY BUDGET CUTS CURRICULUM

  8. My Workshops Funding

  9. Artful Dodgems

  10. Artful Dodgems - Version 2 Kit based workshop with the option to customise the look and function. • Design & Construction • Basic Electronics • Maths & Physics • Practical Skills • Listening

  11. Inventor Box

  12. Inventor Box Materials based workshop that allowed for free design thinking. Anything goes using the materials provided. • Design & Construction • Basic Electronics • Maths & Physics • Practical Skills • Listening • Materials

  13. Digital Orchestra

  14. Digital Orchestra • Build the kit, in stages. • Binary Numbers. • Learn about digital recording. • Create a performance. • Customise the design. The grand performance

  15. How can we fix this issue? Also I think its important not to swing completely the other way. The pressure is on the schools to save money and they are cutting back on the practical skills like woodwork and metalwork. This is something beyond their control. Don't shoot the messenger. Computing is strong in schools, but its not like the 1980’s. Programming and being good with computers became un-cool.

  16. Thank You Richard Wilson Researcher Digital Media & Technology The Centre For Design Innovation Horizon Scotland The Enterprise Park Forres Moray IV36 2AB Tel: +44 (0)1309 678123 Email: ri.wilson@gsa.ac.uk

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