Technological Education

Technological education encompasses both broad-based technology and computer studies. It focuses on developing students’ abilities to work creatively and competently with technologies that are central to their lives. Developing technological literacy enhances students’ success in post-secondary studies and in the workplace. Experience in Technological Studies courses helps students learn through a combination of theoretical and hands-on learning.

Courses in Technological Education include: 

  • Integrated Technologies
  • Communications Technology
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Construction
  • Green Industries
  • Health and Personal Services
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Manufacturing
  • Technological Design 
  • Transportation

To find out what courses are available at a particular school, please contact the Guidance Department.

 

Skills Canada Competition

High school students in the TDSB participated in a full day Skills Competition event on March 9, 2011 at:

  • Bendale BTI
  • Central Technical School
  • Danforth Collegiate & Technical Institute
  • David & Mary Thomson CI, Woburn CI
  • Marc Garneau CI.

Students competed in 33 technological education competitions for gold, silver and bronze medal status with their peers in events such as Automobile Servicing, Photography, Precision Machining, Graphic Design, Hairstyling, Robotics, Culinary Arts.

TDSB Skills Competition Gold medal winners are now eligible to compete at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition on May 2-4 in Waterloo, Ontario.

Students looking for more information, including how to register for the 2012 TDSB Skills Competition, should contact their Technological Education teacher at their home school.  All other inquiries should be directed to 2011 TDSB Skills Competition Chairperson, Jim Corbett.

 

Engines Donated to TDSB

Nineteen automotive program high schools within the Toronto District School Board's have received a donation of 128 late model V6 and V8 auto engines from GM Canada.

Read more about the program.