Technology Education

General Byng offers various academic programs to support the needs of our diverse student body. Below is a list and description of some of the specialized programs available at General Byng:

• Computers - Students delve deeper into some highly used programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel or Adobe Photo Suite. 
• Maker Space - Our maker space is a collaborative work space inside our library for making, learning, exploring and sharing creative ideas and solutions. Students in K to grade 6 are offered a variety of high tech (such as Ozobots, littleBits, etc.) and no tech (such as construction paper, art supplies, Lego, etc.) tools. The tools and teachers encourage students to create something out of nothing and explore their own interests. These ideas help to prepare students with critical 21st century skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).  The space provides hands on learning, help with critical thinking skills and boosts self-confidence in a problem-solving atmosphere.  
• Technology Education - Grade 7 and 8 Rotation
  • Grade 7: Clothing and Textiles, Electronics, Graphic Arts
  • Grade 8: Foods and Nutrition, Graphic Communications, Manufacturing