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Computer Systems and Networks Compare and contrast the Industrial and Computer Revolutions Identify a computer system's major components.
Identify network components.
Explain the differences between types of networks.
Network Ethics and Security Describe the responsibilities for a variety of computer engineering positions.
Explain the differences between physical and virtual, 'cloud,' storage. Explain how to set up a home-based wireless network.
Describe in general terms what a network is.
Information Storage Discuss emerging trends in storage and storage management. Explain the size hierarchy of bytes.
Explain the relationship between trends and career planning. Internet in Business and Society Discuss the history and development of the Internet.
Identify the Internet's components.
Human-Centered Technology Learn and discuss the benefits and challenges that the growth of HCT faces in the years ahead.
Understand the effects human-centered technology (HCT) has on many aspects of daily life.
Mobile Computing Describe mobile computing devices.
Argue the benefits and disadvantages of mobile computing devices..
Explain the impact of paradigm shifts on society.
Unit 1: HARDWARE AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Information Technology Lesson Objectives
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Computer, Server, and Mobile Operating Systems Assess the types of skills that Performance testing specialists are expected to demonstrate.
Examine the overarching categories that differentiate operating systems.
Discuss the criteria used to rank popular operating systems.
Operating Systems vs. System Software Explain the variety of programs that are included in system software. Compare the range of skills that computer software engineers in several roles are expected to demonstrate.
Describe the functions of various system software programs.
Compare the specialty niches within computer software engineering environments.
Battle of the Operating Systems Describe how embedded operating systems differ from traditional operating systems.
Compare and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the 'big three' operating systems: Microsoft, Apple, and Linux.
Explain how companies balance the elements of choice, preference, functionality, and price points to capture market share.
Mobile Application Development and Discuss the scope and rapid growth of mobile applications. Implementation Describe the phases of mobile application development life cycle.
Learn about companies and organizations that support application innovation.
Applications vs. Software Compare and contrast application software, software packages, software suites, and integrated software.
Describe the career paths for junior and senior software developers. Discuss alternative careers as a computer consultant.
The Mobile Application Business Examine the elements of a mobile app marketing strategy. Analyze the characteristics of successful mobile app entrepreneurs. Discuss leveraging the power of analytics.
Unit 2: OPERATING SYSTEMS, SYSTEM SOFTWARE, MOBILE APPLICATIONS
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What is an Information System? Discuss the different types of system development life cycles. Explain the importance of building good requirements.
Identify and order the stages of a system development life cycle. List the components of an information system.
Types of Information Systems Identify the six basic types of information systems. Discuss specialized types of information systems.
Jobs in Information Systems Articulate the range of jobs available in the information system sector.
Utilize training tracks customized for information system jobs.
Identify day-to-day responsibilities of information system professionals. Planning Information Systems Describe how IT professionals work with multiple business units in order
to plan an information system.
List several project planning questions structured to elicit informative answers.
Developing Information Systems Develop project planning questions so that they get more informative answers.
Evaluate various strategies for working with multiple business units in order to plan an information system.
Describe the key points of developing information systems Implementing Information Systems Explain the various kinds of testing necessary for the successful
implementation of a project.
Explain the two parts of the launch, application training and conversion.
Evaluate various strategies for working with multiple business units in order to plan an information system.
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Internet Use in Home and Business Describe how to set up and utilize the Internet in both home and work environments.
Explain how to employ the Internet for use in home and work environments to further productivity and knowledge output production.
Security on the Internet Describe various types of malware.
Explore how to protect data on a home computer.
Examine and demonstrate various techniques for mobile computing. Discuss how antivirus software can help alleviate various threats to security.
List the various security-based Internet protocols.
Cloud Computing Discuss the tradeoffs of using cloud computing services vs. traditional models.
Understand the various 'on-demand' services that cloud computing providers offer.
Describe a career path for IT professionals who want to land cloud computing jobs.
Compare and contrast the various service models in cloud computing.
Internet Best Practices and Protocols Compare different types of browsers.
Select intelligent agents, RSS feeds, and free online Internet access tutorials.
Describe how search engines work. Construct an efficient search strategy. Information Library Systems Debate the benefits of digital libraries.
Explain the significance of information science and its links to other disciplines.
Construct a research checklist and understand the two main methods of research.
Jobs in Information Literacy Explain special duties that will probably be part of librarians connected with disciplines such as special collections or research. Describe the minimum requirements needed to apply for an ALA-accredited program.
Describe various aspects of information literacy that may be important in a given discipline.
List the attributes of information literate professionals.
Unit 4: INTERNET UTILIZATION AND INFORMATION LITERACY
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Mobile Application Construction Identify five of the major differences between apps and applications. Explain some of the most common vocabulary terms specific to the development of apps including the definition of each term. Describe what type of behaviors separate newbies from seasoned app developers.
Explain some differences between mobile an desktop programming Describe the options for developing apps without learning
programming languages.
Argue and debate the pros/cons of developing native apps vs. mobile apps.
Mobile Application Programming List the elements in the composition of IDEs. Discuss the composition of SDKs.
The Business of Mobile Application Development Describe what types of mobile app certifications are available. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of working freelance or in a salaried position.
Mobile Application Development Project Management
Explain the differences between consumer and enterprise mobile applications.
Describe the desired skills and education for mobile application project managers and business analysts.
Tools of the Trade List and describe the tools for all the main stages of app/application development.
List the major differences between the iOS and Android SDKs. Outsourcing vs. In-House Development Discuss the trade-offs between using outsourced and in-house
resources.
Describe the differences between a social media help desk and one that is traditional.
Describe situations when outsourcing resources is more feasible than using in-house resources.
