Course Title: MS - Exploring Information Technology State: AL State Course Title: Exploring Information Technology State Course Code: State Standards: Information Technology Date of Standards: 2022 Percentage of Course Aligned: 97%
Standards
Course Title. (a or b), if applicable, e.g. Game Design 1a
Open-Assessment Assesses Standard (Critical Thinking question, Discussion question, Activity)
How Standard is Assessed
Standard Rating (Fully Met, Partially Met, Not Met)
Critical Thinking 2, 4, 5
Discuss online safety practices; maintain positive digital identity; explain acceptable use policies
Fully Met
Understanding desirable soft skills for a Activity 2 successful IT career
Students describe the soft skills they posess in a presentation
Fully Met
Lessons 1-3
Discussing which IT career pathway the Discussion 1 student finds most appealing and why
Discussing which IT career pathway the student finds most appealing and why
Fully Met
Unit 1: Stick with IT
Lesson 2
Understanding intellectual property and the problems of piracy and plagiarism; Critical Thinking 1, 2, 4, 5, Discussion 2 explaining copyright and using sites like Creative Commons
Describe digital ownership; discuss online safety; maintain positive digital identity;explain acceptable use policies; discuss digital piracy and plagiarism
Fully Met
Unit 5: Coding 101
Lesson 4
Identifying the benefits of competitions Discussion 1, 2 offered through CTSOs
Students discuss the benefits of the FBLA and the BPA
Fully Met
Unit 3: Insider Information
Lesson 1
Understanding skills needed in IT careers, such as communication skills Critical Thinking 3 and examining how an IT team works together and the various roles involved
Answering a question about the types of technology an IT team would use
Fully Met
Unit 3: Insider Information
Discussion 1
Student is to think through the problem of a friend being unable to connect to the internet and work through the Discussion 1 different steps to help solve this problem
Discuss possible connection problems, use appropriate terminology to explain the problem, suggest hadware and software-related solutions
Fully Met
Unit Name(s)
Lesson(s) How Standard is Taught Numbers
Unit 1: Stick with IT
Lesson 3
Identifying key aspects of netiquette, acceptable use policies, and digital safety practices
Unit 1: Stick With IT
Lesson 3
Unit 1: Stick With IT
Foundational Standards 1.Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and Middle School Exploring maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; Information Technology utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces. 2.Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, Middle School Exploring including communication, awareness of diversity, positive Information Technology work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork. 3.Explore the range of careers available in the field and Middle School Exploring investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and Information Technology interviewing. 4.Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical Middle School Exploring use of information and technology tools specific to the Information Technology industry pathway. 5.Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization Middle School Exploring (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance Information Technology leadership and teamwork. 6.Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to Middle School Exploring Information Technology 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.
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