INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Computers are nearly everywhere in our society. We interact with technology in many aspects of our life including academics, work and even our social lives. Preparing students to become computer literate is essential. Becoming computer literate goes beyond knowing how to type a paper or send an email. It means understanding the capabilities and limitations of our technological world, and enabling students to use the computer with its associated technology more efficiently, productively and ethically. This hands on, project-based course will help students understand and solve the challenges that our digital society faces. Students will learn the main function of the computer and how information is processed. Using computer technology (email, IM, blogs, podcasts, etc.) effectively in their academic, personal and future career will be explored. Learning how to navigate and search the web efficiently will ensure that student s time spent on research will be useful and productive. The course will address key issues that relate to technology and ethics, challenging students to develop their own ethical principles.

COURSE OBJECTIVES Students will be able to: 1. Identify specific ways to become a safe and productive computer user 2. Describe how the computer is used in today s careers including business, arts, education, legal system, sports, agriculture, sciences and medicine 3. Explain how computer process data into information 4. Analyze the computer hardware and determine which products satisfy present personal needs and compare to needs over the next 4 years. (i.e. college) 5. Explain how the trend going green has impacted the computer world 6. Identify and describe entertainment resources available for the computer 7. Identify strategies to manage online annoyances 8. Identify internet-based communication vehicles 9. Write a resume and letter of application. 10. Write a thank you letter. 11. Understand how formatting affects the effectiveness of the overall product. 12. Use Excel to organize data. 13. Explain the function of different chart types. 14. Identity current trends in technology 15. Determine the need for businesses to have a presence on social media site. 16. Identify the limitations of mobile technology. 17. Evaluate the risks of text and multi-media messages for teens. 18. Understand the technology behind cell phones. 19. Edit an image using graphic editing software 20. Evaluate the use of graphic imaging software in business.

MATERIALS 1. Haag, Stephen E. Ph.D. Computer Concepts in Action. McGraw Hill Companies, Inc., 2009. 2. Korb, Scott D. Computer Projects Basics. Thomson Learning, 2003. 3. Olinzock, Anthony A., Arney, Janna B., Skean, Wylma. Integrated Business Projects. Thomson South-Western, 2nd Edition, 2005. 4. Schultz, C. Jacqueline, Wooldridge, Linda. Microsoft Office 2003. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 2006. 5. Shelly, Gary B., Cashman, Thomas J., Vermat, Misty E. Microsoft Office 2003 Introductory Concepts and Techniques. Thomson Learning. 2004. 6. VanHuss, Susie H., Forde, Connie M., Woo, Donna L., Hefferin, Linda. Integrated Computer Applications with Multimedia & Input Technologies. Thomson South-Western, 2006. 7. Pranav Mistry: The Thrilling potential of Sixth Sense Technology/ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/videoshow-ted/5231080.cms

ASSESSMENTS 1. Quizzes 2. Unit Tests 3. Exit Tickets 4. Classwork 5. Individual & Group Projects 6. Midterm 7. Final

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SCOPE Unit/ Topic Duration Common Core Standards Essential Questions Chapter 1 Technology in Our Lives 3 Weeks 8.1.12.A.1 - Construct a spreadsheet, enter data, What does it mean to be computer literate? and use mathematical or logical functions to How does being computer literate make you a manipulate data, generate charts and graphs, and savvy computer user and consumer? interpret the results. How do ethical, legal and moral challenges shape our digital society? 8.1.12.D.3 - Compare and contrast international government policies on filters for censorship. 9.4.12.K.17 - Employ critical thinking skills (e.g., analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions. 9.4.12.K.26 - Operate Internet applications to perform tasks. 2 Looking Inside the Computer 3 Weeks 8.1.12.F.1 - Select and use specialized databases for advanced research to solve real-world problems. 3 Making the Most of the Web s Resources 9.4.12.K.17 - Employ critical thinking skills (e.g., analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions. 9.4.12.K.26 - Operate Internet applications to perform tasks. 9.4.12.K.45 - Employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives. 3 Weeks 8.1.12.A.2 - Produce and edit a multi-page document for a commercial or professional audience using desktop publishing and/or graphics software. 8.1.12.D.2 - Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrights as well as fair use and Creative Commons guidelines. What does it mean to be a savvy computer user and consumer? How did the tragic events of 9/11 change our digital society? How do technological needs impact the choices of components for computers? Why is ergonomics important as it relates to the computer? How has technology changed how people can communicate electronically? How do search engines allow you to find specific results using targeted terms? What free resources are available for academic research? How can you determine the authenticity of a

8.1.12.F.2 - Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address educational, career, personal, and social needs. 8.2.12.C.2 - Evaluate ethical considerations regarding the sustainability of resources that are used for the design, creation, and maintenance of a chosen product. 4 Career Search 2 Weeks 8.1.12.A.4 - Create a personalized digital portfolio that contains a résumé, exemplary projects, and activities, which together reflect personal and academic interests, achievements, and career aspirations. 8.1.12.F.2 - Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address educational, career, personal, and social needs. 9.2.12.A.1 - Analyze the relationship between various careers and personal earning goals. 9.2.12.A.4 - Summarize the financial risks and benefits of entrepreneurship as a career choice. 5 Web Based Research 3 Weeks 8.1.12.F.2 - Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address educational, career, personal, and social needs. 9.4.12.K.17 - Employ critical thinking skills (e.g., analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions. 9.4.12.K.22 - Implement problem-solving processes to evaluate and verify the nature of problems in this cluster. 9.4.12.K.26 - Operate Internet applications to perform tasks. 9.4.12.K.38 - Employ project management website? How do you choose a Career? What skills are required to be successful in a career? How does education affect the career path? What is the purpose of a research paper? Why should there be a standard format for business and academic reports? How can you find reliable information efficiently?

knowledge to oversee information technology projects. 9.4.12.K.45 - Employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives. 9.4.12.K.48 - Establish and maintain effective relationships in order to accomplish objectives and tasks. 9.4.12.K.49 - Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish tasks. 9.4.12.K.(3).1 - Prepare specifications for digital communication products to communicate specifications to various audiences. 6 Business Publications 4 Weeks 8.1.12.C.1 - Develop an innovative solution to a complex, local or global problem or issue in collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback in an online community. 9.4.12.K.26 - Operate Internet applications to perform tasks. 9.4.12.K.38 - Employ project management knowledge to oversee information technology projects. 9.4.12.K.45 - Employ leadership skills to accomplish goals and objectives. 9.4.12.K.48 - Establish and maintain effective relationships in order to accomplish objectives and tasks. 9.4.12.K.49 - Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish tasks. 9.4.12.K.(3).1 - Prepare specifications for digital communication products to communicate specifications to various audiences. 7 Organizing Data 3 Weeks 8.1.12.A.1 - Construct a spreadsheet, enter data, and use mathematical or logical functions to manipulate data, generate charts and graphs, and Why do some advertisements on billboards, in magazines, and in newspapers make stronger impressions on you than others? What is the purpose of a newsletter? What is the purpose of organizing data? Why is it important to verify data from as many

interpret the results. 9.1.12.B.1 - Present resources and data in a format that effectively communicates the meaning of the data and its implications for solving problems, using multiple perspectives. 9.4.12.C.24 - Employ spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data. 9.4.12.D.(4).1 - Operate appropriate financial software to generate useable data. 9.4.12.D.(4).2 - Operate electronic spreadsheet software to create formulas and reports. 9.4.12.D.(4).4 - Re-check computations in written documents for accuracy and quality. 9.4.12.D.(4).5 - Calculate and enter data for a given situation on appropriate forms or reports. 8 Analyzing Data and Evaluating Data 3 Weeks 8.1.12.A.1 - Construct a spreadsheet, enter data, and use mathematical or logical functions to manipulate data, generate charts and graphs, and interpret the results. 9.1.12.B.1 - Present resources and data in a format that effectively communicates the meaning of the data and its implications for solving problems, using multiple perspectives. 9.4.12.C.24 - Employ spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data. 9.4.12.D.(4).1 - Operate appropriate financial software to generate useable data. 9.4.12.D.(4).2 - Operate electronic spreadsheet software to create formulas and reports. 9.4.12.D.(4).4 - Re-check computations in written documents for accuracy and quality. 9.4.12.D.(4).5 - Calculate and enter data for a given situation on appropriate forms or reports. sources as possible? How do spreadsheets help track financial information? Why is it advantageous to use formulas? Why would a business want to incorporate decision-making formulas into their worksheets?

9 Emerging Technologies 3 Weeks 8.1.12.F.2 - Analyze the capabilities and limitations of current and emerging technology resources and assess their potential to address educational, career, personal, and social needs. 9.4.12.K.17 - Employ critical thinking skills (e.g., analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions. 8.2.12.A.1 - Design and create a technology product or system that improves the quality of life and identify trade-offs, risks, and benefits. 8.2.12.B.1 - Design and create a product that maximizes conservation and sustainability of a scarce resource, using the design process and entrepreneurial skills throughout the design process. 8.2.12.B.3 - Analyze the full costs, benefits, trade-offs, and risks related to the use of technologies in a potential career path. 8.2.12.C.2 - Evaluate ethical considerations regarding the sustainability of resources that are used for the design, creation, and maintenance of a chosen product. 10 Social Media in Business 3 Weeks 8.1.12.A.3 - Participate in online courses, learning communities, social networks, or virtual worlds and recognize them as resources for lifelong learning. 8.1.12.C.1 - Develop an innovative solution to a complex, local or global problem or issue in collaboration with peers and experts, and present ideas for feedback in an online community. 8.1.12.D.1 - Evaluate policies on unauthorized electronic access (e.g., hacking) and disclosure and on dissemination of personal information. 8.2.12.B.2 - Design and create a prototype for How will technology change our lives in the future? What resources are being implemented to develop new technologies? How do the wants and needs of people affect the development of resources? Should the government be able to limit development of technology? How have social media sites changed business marketing plans? How do businesses translate social media visits into revenue?

solving a global problem, documenting how the proposed design features affect the feasibility of the prototype through the use of engineering, drawing, and other technical methods of illustration. 9.1.12.E.2 - Generate digital media campaigns in support of or opposing a current political, social, or economic issue. 9.1.12.E.5 - Compare laws governing the unethical use of media in different countries. 11 Mobile Computing 3 Weeks 8.1.12.D.2 - Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrights as well as fair use and Creative Commons guidelines. 8.1.12.E.2 - Predict the impact on society of unethical use of digital tools, based on research and working with peers and experts in the field. 8.2.12.C.3 - Evaluate the positive and negative impacts in a design by providing a digital overview of a chosen product and suggest potential modifications to address the negative impacts. 9.1.12.E.1 - Create messages for different purposes and audiences with sensitivity to cultural, gender, and age diversity, using various digital media outlets. 9.1.12.E.2 - Generate digital media campaigns in support of or opposing a current political, social, or economic issue. 9.1.12.E.3 - Design a digital communication system to alert other countries in the event of a natural disaster. 9.1.12.E.4 - Predict the impact of emerging media technologies on international business and globalization. 9.1.12.E.5 - Compare laws governing the What are the advantages and limitations of mobile computing? How can teens protect themselves when creating or using digital media? How has wireless and cellular technology changed the way people work and communicate?

unethical use of media in different countries. 12 Graphic Tools for Business 3 Weeks 8.1.12.D.1 - Evaluate policies on unauthorized electronic access (e.g., hacking) and disclosure and on dissemination of personal information. 8.1.12.D.2 - Demonstrate appropriate use of copyrights as well as fair use and Creative Commons guidelines. 8.1.12.D.4 - Explain the impact of cybercrimes on society. 8.1.12.F.1 - Select and use specialized databases for advanced research to solve real-world problems. 9.1.12.E.1 - Create messages for different purposes and audiences with sensitivity to cultural, gender, and age diversity, using various digital media outlets. 9.4.12.C.55 - Apply ethical reasoning to a variety of situations in order to make ethical decisions. 9.4.12.C.57 - Exhibit ethical conduct in writing, creating, printing, broadcasting, and performing in order to uphold high standards for professional behavior in the cluster. How does authenticity of an image/photo change consumers trust in a business? What skills are required to succeed as a graphic designer?