STEM learning now include ACCESSFM as an official element for a number of their current topics, across a range of key stages. It is reassuring to note that the exam board have stuck with the Original Version 1.0 and refer solely to the key descriptors first decided by myself back in 1999. The longstanding and established STEM […]
ACCESSFM included in OCR specification and examination
OCR include ACCESSFM as an official and examined element for a number of their current courses, across a broad range of disciplines and key stages. It is reassuring to note that the exam board have adhered to the Original Version 1.0 and refer solely to the key descriptors first decided upon back in 1999. The […]
Access Fm – Version 1.0
The internet contains several modifications to ACCESS FM, its not that the anagram itself has been changed but the meanings behind it. In my opinion they do not really work because they open the whole thing up to too much interpretation. Let’s just keep things simple and feel free to share the The Original ACCESSFM […]
Best books for your students in 2024
Check out my “Book reviews” in the “Resource” section of the website. I have hand picked and personally reviewed a series of publications which I believe are ideal in a real classroom. Get inspiration whether teaching textiles, graphic products, resistant materials, art and design, photography or product design. These are books that I have either […]
ACCESSFM & James Dyson Foundation 2024
The James Dyson Foundation 2024 have released a new project titled – “What is the Design Process”and as such have decided to feature the use of ACCESSFM throughout the entire structure of the topic – check out the new project here: ACCESSFM & James Dyson Foundation 2023 It is important to note that this is […]
2024 WJEC Engineering awards & ACCESSFM
2024 and WJEC officially include ACCESSFM as a formal and examined element for a number of their current courses, across a broad range of disciplines and key stages, including their hugely popular Vocational Level 1/2 Engineering awards – check out the resources: WJEC & ACESSFM 2024 It is pleasing to note that the exam board […]
2024 IET Education include ACCESSFM as part of official resource offering
In 2024, The IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) have included a large range of resources which either feature or centre on the use of ACCESSFM as both a thinking tool and effective method of product analysis – check them here: The IET & ACESSFM 2024 I am extremely proud to be in association with […]
ACCESSFM is now 25 years old.
ACCESSFM just turned 25 years old. It is now recognised and implemented within design technology education Nationally and Internationally. It has found its way onto countless websites, forums, exam board criteria and included in text books from a great many publishers including the Oxford Press but most importantly into your classrooms. A simple idea which […]
Accessfm – Teachdesign Article
Accessfm- how it all started and where we are now. Beauty as they say is in the eye of the beholder, couldn’t agree more but when it comes to design and more specifically “Good design” I am not sure this paradigm fits. A good design not only needs to look good but it also […]
LINKS FX
Links Fx: The original version I developed Links Fx very soon after inventing Access Fm. The idea came about whilst discussing the possibility of applying De Bono’s thinking hats to the teaching of design technology. I was not keen on De Bono’s thinking hats then and still am not. I find it hard that in […]