Develop practical ICT, electronics, robotics and Design & Technology skills through this comprehensive 51-page student and teacher workbook.

This resource provides a structured beginner-to-intermediate programme suitable for secondary students, computing teachers, ICT teachers, STEM teachers, robotics clubs, makerspaces and Design & Technology departments.

The workbook combines clear technical explanations with step-by-step practical activities, student design challenges, troubleshooting guidance, assessment tools and project documentation.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

The workbook contains 12 complete modules:

Electronics Fundamentals and Safe Circuit Building
Arduino Fundamentals
BBC micro and Microsoft MakeCode
ESP32 and Introductory Internet of Things
Robotics Systems
Coding and Physical Computing
ÌÇÐÄVlogting, Troubleshooting and the Build-ÌÇÐÄVlogt-Improve Cycle
3D Design and FDM 3D Printing
Laser Cutting and Vector Design
D&T Laboratory and Makerspace Management
Project-Based, Inquiry-Based and Student-Centred Learning
Integrated Capstone: Smart Learning-Space Prototype

EACH MODULE INCLUDES:

• Clear learning objectives
• Suggested lesson duration
• Equipment and preparation list
• Essential safety guidance
• Key technical vocabulary
• Beginner-friendly explanations
• Detailed step-by-step practical activity
• Student design challenge
• Required portfolio evidence
• Troubleshooting guide
• Knowledge-check questions
• Student self-assessment
• Scannable QR code linking to a supporting instructional video

PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Building and testing LED circuits
• Measuring voltage and current
• Programming an Arduino
• Using buttons, LEDs and the Serial Monitor
• Programming the BBC micro with MakeCode
• Using sensors, displays and radio communication
• Introducing ESP32 and IoT systems
• Building an obstacle-avoiding robot
• Developing an automatic night-light
• Applying systematic fault-finding methods
• Creating and slicing a 3D CAD model
• Preparing vector designs for laser cutting
• Planning and managing a safe D&T laboratory
• Developing a project-based learning unit
• Completing an integrated smart-learning-space capstone project

STUDENT AND LABORATORY TEMPLATES:

• Design brief
• Risk assessment
• ÌÇÐÄVlogt record
• Fault log
• Equipment inspection record
• Material approval register
• Project contribution log
• Baseline skills audit
• Module completion record