This Design and technology video introduces teachers to the digital revolution as a key moment in design history, equipping them with the knowledge to help children explore how technology has evolved from mechanical and analog to digital forms. It covers the visual and functional differences between product types, introduces accessible definitions, and supports analysis of wearable technology, from smartwatches to historical examples like glasses. Teachers are guided in helping pupils recognise how innovation and collaboration have shaped the modern tech landscape.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Design and technology – Teacher videos for Innovation. It simplifies complex technological changes, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to guide children in understanding how design responds to human needs in the lesson and unit below.

Design and technology, Lower key stage 2, Year 3, *New* Digital world: Wearable technology, Lesson 1: Evaluating wearable technology