JS Symposium Tradition and Innovation 2025 A5 Booklet

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From Chalkboards to AI learning How far has education come? Until relatively recently, schools have looked very similar to those of Victorian times, but technology has developed so much recently with the evolution of AI. We need to make sure we are taking advantage of the tools at our disposal to provide the classroom of the future. Are you up to the challenge? Music Through Time What do the Beatles and Beethoven have in common? Is traditional music outdated and boring? Has music changed over time? We will explore and compare traditional sounds with modern beats and then create our own original mix.

Classrooms of the Future Join us for an exciting hands-on session where we will explore both old and modern classrooms, comparing the changes in design, technology, and learning spaces. Then, using our creativity, we’ll get the chance to design our own futuristic classroom! What will our dream space look like? High-tech gadgets, flexible seating or interactive walls? It’s up to us to imagine the classroom of tomorrow!

Tiles Through Time: Blending Tradition and Innovation Today, we’ll explore how old and new ideas can work together in art! We’ll look at beautiful traditional tiles from around the world and discover their patterns and styles Then, we’ll get creative by designing our own tiles - starting with a classic pattern but adding a fun, modern twist! Will you use bold new colours, mix patterns, or create a hidden surprise? After making our tiles, we’ll share our designs and see how tradition and innovation can come together in ama z ing ways!

Tradition and Innovation in German and Italian Culture During this session, you will compare traditions such as pi zz a-making with modern innovations in engineering and fashion. Through discussions, games, and creative activities, students will learn about cultural differences and create their own blend of tradition and innovation. It will be interactive and lots of fun!

The Evolution of Education Ever wondered how children learned in ancient times? Or how schools went from being for just the rich to being for everyone? Join us for a fun, interactive session where we’ll travel through history to discover how education has changed from the earliest human cultures to the modern-day classroom! From cave paintings to computers, you’ll explore how learning has evolved - and even get to imagine what schools might look like 100 years from now! Don’t miss out on this exciting journey through time!

Tech-Tee Creation: Design Your Smart TShirt! Smart fabrics represent a fusion of fashion and technology. Design a futuristic T-Shirt that not only looks good but has enhanced functionality beyond traditional textiles.

Remixing the Masters: A modern Art Challenge Get ready to put a cool twist on classic art! In this session, you’ll take inspiration from famous artists like Van Gogh and Monet - but with a modern makeover! Use colours and patterns to remix a masterpiece and make it your own. Let’s mix old and new to create something ama z ing!

Sporting Apparel: Shaping the Future of Sport We will explore how sports clothing has developed and advanced over time. We will begin by going back in time and looking at traditional sports clothing and considering the limitations. We will explore how through technology and design developments, sports apparel has improved. You will be tasked with designing a new piece of sports clothing or footwear that puts innovation first.Perhaps you will choose to design the latest, speediest trainers? Or perhaps your favourite football team’s new kit? Or maybe you will create a new piece of clothing to help you perform best during your sporting activities?

The Future of Children’s Toys In this session we will look at the history of toys across the ages and discuss how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising the toy market. We will consider this trajectory and examine its advantages and disadvantages, before designing our own futuristic toys that are enhanced using AI.

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