Author Archives: Quinn

About Quinn

Designer and founder of QuickLink Systems

James Dyson Comments on The Future of D and T

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Quinn

James Dyson comments… Ideas and invention. This is what drives our economy forward. And they are nurtured by Design and Technology. We desperately need engineers to ask ‘what’s next?’ We need them to challenge the status quo and create new … Continue reading →

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Summer Newsletter: Free Downloads

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Quinn

In our Summer newsletter we are providing the first of three FREE classic electronics projects that may be used as starter demonstrations in your lessons. These are featured in our latest Project Tools teaching software as “Acorn Tasks” and may be built … Continue reading →

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‘Meeting Technological Challenges’ – Ofsted Report

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Quinn

[In response: See our NEW In-School CPD Electronics Training Course and free electronics software to support schools.] On 25th March 2011 Ofsted published the findings of a 3 year study between September 2007 and July 2010 by Her Majesty’s Inspectors (HMI) to evaluate the … Continue reading →

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Letting go of ‘Safe’ Electronics Projects!

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Quinn

When I first began teaching Key Stage 3 electronics, I felt it was important to write my schemes of work in great detail. I pre-planned activities in  considerable depth to make sure I  could manage the class and keep everybody busy – especially if I was to be observed by senior management … Continue reading →

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“Looking for ideas and inspiration to teach electronics more successfully”?

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Quinn

There are many reasons why electronics is often considered to be a difficult and challenging subject to deliver in the classroom. There are many questions being asked… Does electronics teaching generally need to be based on novelty projects or hidden “black box” technologies alone? Should … Continue reading →

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I’ve got a question… “Are your electronics projects working”?

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Quinn

If the same electronics projects are delivered year after year, they can become dispiriting and tedious to teach (we’ve all been there!). When students in your class tell you that their older brothers or sisters have brought home an identical systems and … Continue reading →

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Teachers get switched on!

Posted on July 25, 2008 by Quinn

QuickLink Systems present to local schools and industry at Lynn Grove School 12 June 2008. TEACHERS have been given the opportunity to get switched on to the latest methods to help pupils learn about electronics. Lynn Grove High hosted visitors from … Continue reading →

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