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Information Technology

In this course, we introduce students to the knowledge base and technical skills that will help them to successfully compete for jobs within the Information Technology Career Cluster. Lessons are structured so that students learn and then demonstrate not only critical assessment and analytic skills, but also interpersonal skills that are valued so highly among IT employers.

​We explore a range of career tracks that include network engineers, application/programming developers, and systems analysts. These career paths are described in depth, discussing typical job responsibilities, educational and licensure requirements, working conditions, and job outlooks.

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Information Techology Systems

UNIT 1 – HARDWARE AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION

  1. Course Overview
  2. Computer Systems and Networks
  3. Network Ethics and Security
  4. Project: Benefit Analysis Study: Small Business Expansion
  5. Information Storage
  6. Quiz 1: Computer Systems and Networks
  7. Internet in Business and Society
  8. Human-Centered Technology
  9. Mobile Computing
  10. Quiz 2: Internet in Business and Society
  11. Unit 1 Test
  12. Course Project Part 1: Capstone Project
  13. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 2 – OPERATING SYSTEMS, SYSTEM SOFTWARE, MOBILE APPLICATIONS

  1. Computer, Server, and Mobile Operating Systems
  2. Operating Systems vs. System Software
  3. Battle of the Operating Systems
  4. Project: PowerPoint Presentation: Smart Phone Preference Survey  
  5. Quiz 1: Operating Systems and System Software
  6. Mobile Application Development and Implementation
  7. Applications vs. Software
  8. The Mobile Application Business
  9. Quiz 2: Mobile Application Development
  10. Unit 2 Test
  11. Course Project Part 2: Capstone Project  
  12. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 3 – INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS

  1. What is an Information System?
  2. Project: Building a Local GIS  
  3. Types of Information Systems
  4. Jobs in Information Systems
  5. Quiz 1: Introduction to Information Systems
  6. Planning Information Systems
  7. Developing Information Systems
  8. Implementing Information Systems
  9. Project: On the Job: System Developer  
  10. Quiz 2: Developing and Implementing Information Systems
  11. Unit 3 Test
  12. Course Project Part 3: Capstone Project 
  13. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 4 – INTERNET UTILIZATION AND INFORMATION LITERACY

  1. Internet Use in Home and Business
  2. Project: School Internet Policies Report  
  3. Security on the Internet
  4. Cloud Computing
  5. Quiz 1: Internet Use in Home and Business
  6. Internet Best Practices and Protocols
  7. Information Library Systems
  8. Jobs in Information Literacy
  9. Project: Digital Library Research 
  10. Quiz 2: Internet Best Practices and Protocols
  11. Unit 4 Test
  12. Course Project Part 4: Capstone Project  
  13. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 5 – MOBILE APPLICATION PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTIVITY

  1. Mobile Application Construction
  2. Project: Flowcharts for Free-to-Play and Pay-to-Play Versions of a Travel Game App  
  3. Mobile Application Programming
  4. The Business of Mobile Application Development
  5. Quiz 1: Mobile Application Construction and Programming
  6. Mobile Application Development Project Management
  7. Project: Compare/Contrast Report: Five Mobile Operating Platforms 
  8. Tools of the Trade
  9. Outsourcing vs. In-House Development
  10. Quiz 2: Mobile Application Development
  11. Unit 5 Test
  12. Course Project Part 5: Capstone Project  
  13. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 6 – COURSE PROJECT, REVIEW, AND EXAM

  1. Course Project Part 6: Capstone Project  
  2. Review
  3. Exam