TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Technology & Innovation

Parkland’s technology and innovation programs offer students a wide range of opportunities to engage with computers, electronics and more. Digital literacy and computer science continue to be important and growing elements of our modern education and economy, and these programs help to foster and build pathways for Parkland’s students.

Technology 9: An introduction to computer programming and computer sciences. Students get an overview of the history of technology and where the modern computer is going. Introductory programming skills allow students to develop games and read basic code.

Computer Studies 10: Students cover a wide range of topics dealing with modern computing. From hardware to software students build essential skills in computing and develop more advanced skills in programming. In addition, topics such as big data, ethics in computing and societal impacts of computing are discussed.

Computer Programming 11 & 12: Computer programming skills are developed at the senior levels to help students grasp challenging design problems and prepare for common workplace issues in technology settings. Students will learn to manage complexity, be provided with documentation and design opportunities, and will work to create software ranging from games to research simulations. Foundational skills in computer programming 11 and 12 provide a key start for students interested in STEM careers or studies. Computer Programming 12 is considered an academic grade 12 course and can be used as such in applying to post secondary institutions.

Theatre Production 9-12: set design and building, lighting, sound booth, backstage theatre production.

Electronics Jr and Sr: circuit designing and building, programming and constructing Vex Robots both joystick controlled and autonomous.

Digital Media: digital manipulation of photographs, art work, video production.

Tech Club: LAN parties, gaming, tech support for school.

Technology Education courses: including Wood, Drafting and Metal - design on the computer and then have computer-controlled machines create your design using CAD, CAM and CNC.