Welcome to the Technology Department
Monday, November 17th, 2008Welcome to the Technology Department.
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Technological education focuses on developing students’ ability to work creatively and competently with technologies that are deeply integrated in their lives. Their development as technologically literate students enhances their success in the post-secondary, the work place and life. At Vanier, there is an emphasis on key ideas, technological process and the world intertwined with the Nine Essential Skills.
One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is that the need for qualified software workers far outstrips the supply. In 1997 almost 20,000 Canadian software positions were unfilled. Without some innovative solutions to this problem, this booming economic force will suffer, having an effect on Canadians all across the country. For more information, visit the Software Human Resources Council.
In order to do their jobs effectively, workers in one field often need to know how developments in other fields affect their own activities, and what impact their work will have an impact on other people and the environment. As job descriptions become broader and more general, workers will need to be competent in a number of different areas, and be able and willing to learn about and use new procedures and emerging technologies. In short, workers increasingly need both a commitment to lifelong learning and a variety of "transferable skills" – skills that will allow them to respond to changing conditions by using their existing knowledge and expertise in new ways Broad-based Technological Education.
Broad-Based Technology at Georges Vanier
Technological innovation influences all areas of life, from the actions of individuals to those of nations. It addresses basic human needs and provides the tools and processes required for the exploration of both the known and the unknown world.Technological education focuses on developing students’ ability to work creatively and competently with technologies that are deeply integrated in their lives. Their development as technologically literate students enhances their success in the post-secondary, the work place and life. At Vanier, there is an emphasis on key ideas, technological process and the world intertwined with the Nine Essential Skills.
Aerospace
Let your career take flight. The Georges Vanier Aerospace program creates new and exciting opportunities in the fast growing aerospace and aviation field that studies the various aspects of the airline industry including airplane design & control, maintenance, airport operations. This program has a strong “hands-on” approach through the use of flight simulators, wind tunnels and a shop equipped with Cessna Aircraft and a Bell Helicopter. For more information visit the Vanier Aerospace Page.Communication Technology
The diverse field of Communication Technology affects our daily lives; starting from the time we wake up in the morning, listening to the radio to surfing the net in the evening. Using technology to communicate is entrenched in today’s society. At Vanier, Students explore various forms of creating mass media through graphic design, website design, animation and film making using state of the art multi-media and film studios using strong “hands-on” approaches.Electronics
In the world of digital communications and green energy, electronics is essential to the global economy. Since WWII, electronics is one of the fastest expanding fields that have led to many technological innovations. Students investigate, design digital and analog circuits that are used in today’s leading edge technologies.Robotics
The exciting world of robotics is critical to manufacturing that intertwines a variety of different skills including mechanical engineering, electronics, computer programming and biometrics. This program provides students with the opportunities to design and build robots for real world applications, developing skills required for post secondary studies in engineering and manufacturing. Over the last 6 years, Vanier has competed in both the robotics FIRST and Skills Ontario robotic competitions. In 2007, the Vanier Robotics Team had the distinction of being the top Robotics Team in the TDSB.Technological Design
Take a look at a plane, automobile, robotic arm or assembly line, a bridge or building. You will see the work of a technical designer. The designer’s role is to apply materials, mathematics, trends and fabrications methods to innovate products, services and methods in every sector of society. This program allows students to analyze a problem, design a product and then build products using a variety of manufacturing processes.Wood Manufacturing
Manufacturing is the transformation of materials into products that meet human needs and wants. It is the foundation of today’s global economy and wealth. The Wood Manufacturing Sector is one of today’s fastest growing industries in product design, furniture, cabinet making and quality control. Students gain hands on experience in designing and building wood projects that meet real world applications.Computer Studies at Georges Vanier
The Canadian software industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in our economy. From 1970 to 1994 its work force has exploded from 22,000 to 173,000. Software development has evolved into a diverse and dynamic industry, which impacts all Canadians.One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is that the need for qualified software workers far outstrips the supply. In 1997 almost 20,000 Canadian software positions were unfilled. Without some innovative solutions to this problem, this booming economic force will suffer, having an effect on Canadians all across the country. For more information, visit the Software Human Resources Council.
The Role of Technological Education
Like other areas of the curriculum, technological education is changing in response to changing needs. As recently ten years ago, technology programs focused primarily on teaching students the knowledge and skills they needed to carry out the specialized tasks associated with a particular, well-defined occupation. Recently, however, the nature of the workplace has altered significantly – partly because of a dramatic increase in the pace of technological change. People's occupations are less likely to fit into neat, easily defined categories, and the lines between different types of work are less rigidly drawn.In order to do their jobs effectively, workers in one field often need to know how developments in other fields affect their own activities, and what impact their work will have an impact on other people and the environment. As job descriptions become broader and more general, workers will need to be competent in a number of different areas, and be able and willing to learn about and use new procedures and emerging technologies. In short, workers increasingly need both a commitment to lifelong learning and a variety of "transferable skills" – skills that will allow them to respond to changing conditions by using their existing knowledge and expertise in new ways Broad-based Technological Education.