Course Title: MS - Exploring Information Technology
State Course Title: Exploring Information Technology
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State Standards: Information Technology
Date of Standards: 2022
Foundational Standards
1.Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
2.Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
3.Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
4.Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
5.Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
6.Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.
7.Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
Stick With IT
Identifying key aspects of netiquette, acceptable use policies, and digital safety practices
3 Understanding desirable soft skills for a successful IT career Activity 2
Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 1: Stick With IT Lessons 1-3 Discussing which IT career pathway the student finds most appealing and why Discussion 1
Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 1: Stick with IT Lesson 2
Understanding intellectual property and the problems of piracy and plagiarism; explaining copyright and using sites like Creative Commons
Critical Thinking 1, 2, 4, 5, Discussion 2
Students describe the soft skills they posess in a presentation
Discussing which IT career pathway the student finds most appealing and why
Describe digital ownership; discuss online safety; maintain positive digital identity;explain acceptable use policies; discuss digital piracy and plagiarism
Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 5: Coding 101 Lesson 4 Identifying the benefits of competitions offered through CTSOs Discussion 1, 2 Students discuss the benefits of the FBLA and the BPA
Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 3: Insider Information Lesson 1
Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 3: Insider Information Discussion 1
Understanding skills needed in IT careers, such as communication skills and examining how an IT team works together and the various roles involved
Student is to think through the problem of a friend being unable to connect to the internet and work through the different steps to help solve this problem
Critical Thinking 3 Answering a question about the types of technology an IT team would use
Discussion 1
Discuss possible connection problems, use appropriate terminology to explain the problem, suggest hadware and software-related solutions
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Exploring Information Technology Careers
1.List the Alabama career pathways in the Information Technology Cluster. Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 1: Stick With IT Lessons 1-3 Examining career pathways in the IT cluster Discussion 1 Discussing which IT career pathway the student finds most appealing and why Fully Met
2.Describe each pathway in the Information Technology Cluster and explain what someone in the field might do.
3.Describe one career from each pathway in the Alabama Career and Technical Education Information Technology Cluster.
4.Research and create a visual presentation outlining the educational requirements and salaries for an entry-level, mid-level, and upper management position within the field of information technology.
5.Research a variety of careers in the field of information technology and define a problem that could be solved by an information technology professional. Examples: software developer, data scientist, IT technician, IT director, information security analyst, systems analyst, network engineer, database administrator, web developer, computer support specialist, computer scientist
5 a.Create a presentation that defines a problem in the information technology field and suggests a possible solution which incorporates some form of information technology.
6.Explain the process of finding and applying for jobs in the field of information technology.
7.Explain where information technology jobs may be found.
8.List the personal documents needed when applying for various job and career opportunities.
9.Create a personal career plan which leads to meeting requirements for a mid-level position in information technology.
Employability Skills
10. List and describe skills needed for posted positions in information technology.
11. Discuss how a person can demonstrate essential skills needed for workplace and career success.
Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 1: Stick With IT Lessons 1-3 Examining career pathways in the IT cluster Discussion 1 Discussing which IT career pathway the student finds most appealing and why Fully Met
Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 3: Insider Information Lesson 1
Middle School Exploring Information Technology Unit 4: Making the Connection Lesson 2
Exploring different careers in Information Technology and analyzing skills required, technology and equipment used, and more
Explain the difference between the education required for an IT Network Admin job and the various certifications that are in addition to education and will enhance technical skills.
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Activity 1
A resume is developed with a section for college degrees and certifications, as a part of a digital portfolio
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15. Research and discuss effective time management strategies for reducing stress levels and improving workplace productivity.
16. Utilize a plan to implement effective time management skills.
how to develop a resume that illustrates a job candidate's education and work experience. Activity 1
School Exploring Information Technology Unit 3: Insider Information Lesson 1 Exploring skills required for success in Information and Support Services careers Critical Thinking 3
Students create a network systems resume which details aspects of a career plan
Answering a question on the types of technology used in IT careers and the skills needed to work with those types of technology
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17 f. Utilize research to create and present a recruitment video for a selected CTSO that presents interesting facts, describes the benefits of membership, and outlines the leadership, educational, and service opportunities it affords. Middle School Exploring Information Technology
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Activity Students research CTSO events through links in an in-unit activity
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