This paper summarises the key findings of an evaluation of a
pilot CPD project to support the development of innovative
curriculum materials and CPD activities. It explores how the
technologies available through CAD/CAM and EiSS can be
mutually supportive and help teachers to develop KS3 activities
that involve designing and making a functional electronic
product to a high standard using CAD/CAM and PIC
technologies. The paper introduces the pilot project and
outlines the methodology used for both the project and for the
evaluation of the project. An outline of events is presented
along with a short description of the four schemes of work that
were developed and trialled. A summary of the findings from
the evaluation is then presented. These are divided into.
• Development of subject knowledge;
• Development of pedagogic knowledge;
• Adaptation based on school centred knowledge;
• Outcomes of student interaction, and;
• Discussion on integrating CAD/CAM and electronics
