This paper reports the findings of a national
survey distributed to Heads of Design and
Technology departments, with the aim of
identifying the level of CAD capability that
currently exists, and the nature of its
implementation, within UK schools. It draws on
teacher perceptions and conclusions from the
study to identify further research that might be
undertaken to help clarify the impact CAD/CAM
has had on the activity of ‘designing’ within an
educational context.
The role and impact that CAD may have on other
aspects of Design and Technology education is
described and provides for a more informed
discussion on the students’ learning experience,
particularly where this might be promoted by CAD
