Jonathan+Kelly

Hello, to all Grade Design Technology Diploma students and any other interested persons connected with Ecole Mondiale World IB School, Mumbai, India for 2010 / 11 academic year. We certainly have a busy and constructive time ahead. In putting this course together I have decided to share this in the form of a wiki which I intend to be a useful continuously updating and sharing resource for us to all to guide us.

A summary of my Design / Teaching background.

My background is Product design which I studied at University and which I have a Masters in. I’ve taught Graphic Products in England for A level and resistant materials in Belgium. I've taught electronics and control in a middle school in New Zealand and later as a HOD in a Secondary school, I established a multi-material purpose built Department and taught Graphic Products / Resistant Materials. Whilst in the Qatar, I oversaw DT being implemented all the way through Primary and Middle School. I’ve enjoyed these ‘journeys’ and feel it has made me more complete in terms of open – mildness and balance perspective on what contributes to the many facets of Design Technology.

Prior to teaching I worked in several design practices in UK, Ireland and France before embarking upon being a teacher. I’ve covered different design areas e.g a TV set for BBC Blue Peter,  ﻿    exhibited furniture in London and have been involved with interiors for retail, such as a delicatessent, a nightclub and a children's crèche nursery. Also I've been involved with many architecture interior coversions of different magnitudes.An understanding and appreciation with the needs of real community links, I think is a an important factor especially for Grade 12.

I believe the Learner Profiles that permeates right through from PYP, MYP to Diploma, that has been given special significance is crucial, as it gives value to recognizing students multiple intelligences and allows YOU to personalize lots of your project work. So I'm looking for those innovative, risk-takers, as well as balanced, reflective people. It should shine in your work methodologies. Examiners want to hear and see "Your Thoughts"!!! An over-view of Grade 11 is to complete 2 mini - projects. And alongside this will be embedded CORE content (Paper 1) and Human Factors / Ergonomics (Paper 3) Via engagement within the Design Process the necessary theoretical components can be grounded.

This will complement and enrich your understandings. Feedback will be given which you can respond to.

A conscientious approach is the key for high achievements. Also **MOTIVATION** is the key. Absenteeism, wasting time in class, will determine your grade ultimately.This is your decision. I'm interested in those with high aspirations, so work has to be **PROMPT.** It's a busy schedule. Certainly 'chasing' won't be my role. Those who are wise will chose to seeking regular Design and Technology feedback.This of course allows you to make better improvements. Pick our brains, be a nuisance, that's why we're here.

This is your course; enjoy the journey!
 * FEEDBACK** is what you should be aiming at getting and **responding to**. Those of you who are **//reflectiv//**//e// (see another Learner Profile) will do the best, as long as you get work to us sufficiently ahead of time. Then you’ll know if you’re exactly on the right track. All of us need that third eye sometimes, as its easy to waste time with "blinkers" on. Put in the hours,be original, work **SMART, understand, impliment the theory, grow and we can all celebrate your ideas emmerge.**

Jonathan Kelly, HODBA hons - Industrial Design, MA Hons - Design Technology, PGCE Design Technology, Graduate Diploma General Primary, Higher Educational Diploma. MBA.

24/09/10