Intro to Digital Technology - Scope & Sequence Unit 1-11

(1)

Unit/Lesson Title

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:1

Lesson Title/Focus:

Introduction to

Digital

Technology-FBLA

3 S1: 1 week S2: 2 weeks

Students will:

 Explain digital technology, the pathways available, and FBLA events, competition and benefits.

 The teacher will explain the order of pathways, sample activities within the course and the opportunities available in FBLA

IT-DM-9

Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology

education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects,

entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.

Writing:

Literacy:

Text Complexity:

Text Type: article, novel, blog, textbook, other

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

Pages/CTAE-Georgia-Assessments.aspx

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

(2)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit: 2

Lesson Title/Focus:

Online Safety and

Digital Citizenship

2

Students will:

 Demonstrate positive cyber citizenry by applying industry accepted ethical practices and behaviors.

 Recognize the ethical and legal issues while accessing, creating, and using digital tools and resources in order to make informed decisions.

 Exercise digital citizenship as a lifelong learner.

.

 Understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

IT-IDT-10

Describe, analyze, develop and follow policies for managing ethical and legal issues in the business world and in a technology-based society.

Writing:

Literacy:

ELACC9-10SL1 ELACC9-10SL2 ELACC9-10SL4

Text Complexity:

Lexile Range:

1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

(3)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:3

Lesson Title/Focus:

Emerging and

Future Technology

2

Students will:

 Develop a working IT vocabulary.

 Describe trends in emerging, evolving, and future computer technologies

 Recognize online risks and dangers in order to take appropriate actions to protect the business and self while using digital tools and resources.

 Demonstrate ability to access, navigate and use online resources and technologies.

IT-IDT-5 Understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world.

Writing:

Literacy:

ELACC9-10SL1 ELACC9-10SL2 ELACC9-10SL4

Text Complexity:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

Targets:

(4)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:4

Lesson Title/Focus:

Hardware, Software,

and File

Management in our

Digital World

2

Students will:

 Identify hardware device functions, including peripherals devices, input devices, and portable hardware appropriate for specific tasks and emerging hardware as it impacts information technology.

 Demonstrate understanding of set up a basic computer workstation.

 Describe and explore current and emerging software, including operating systems and application software.

 Explain the function and purpose of software tools.

 Compare and contrast various hardware and software options for personal and business use.

IT-IDT-4 Identify, describe, evaluate, select and use appropriate technology.

.

Writing:

Literacy:

ELACC9-10SL1 ELACC9-10SL2 ELACC9-10SL4

Text Complexity:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

(5)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:5

Lesson Title/Focus:

Computational

Thinking

2

Students will:

 Apply strategies for identifying routine hardware and software problems current to everyday life.

 Identify compatibility issues and describe operational problems caused by hardware errors.

 Explain how technology can be used to solve problems.

 Explain software development process used to solve problems.

 Explore commonly used documentation tools for design specifications.

IT-IDT-7 Use

computational thinking procedures to analyze and solve problems of tools.

Writing:

Literacy:

ELACC9-10SL1 ELACC9-10SL2 ELACC9-10SL4

Text Complexity:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

(6)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:6

Lesson Title/Focus:

Visual Programming

4

Students will:

 Utilize drag and drop software to develop programs.

 Understand and use objects.

 Explain how sequence, selection, iteration are building blocks of algorithms.

 Explore mobile devices/emulators to design develop and implement mobile computing applications.

 Use various debugging and testing methods to ensure program correctness.

 Describe a variety of programming languages used to solve problems.

 Incorporate music and art to enhance creativity in projects.

IT-IDT-9 Design, develop, test and implement programs using visual

programming.

Writing:

Literacy:

ELACC9-10SL1 ELACC9-10SL2 ELACC9-10SL5 Text Complexity:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

Targets:

(7)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:7

Lesson Title/Focus:

Employability Skills

1

Students will:

 Communicate effectively; model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace and develop a career plan.

IT-IDT-1Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry

.

Writing: L9-10WHST 1-10

Literacy: L9-10RST 1-10

Text Complexity:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

(8)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:8

Lesson Title/Focus:

Information

Technology Careers

3 S1:1 week S2: 2 weeks

Students will:

 Develop technical reading and writing skills to follow instructions.

 Work in a team to solve problems and share knowledge.

 Explore the impact of digital

technology on careers including non-traditional technology fields and careers in each of the Georgia Career Clusters.

 Use collaborative tools to

communicate with team members.

 Research post-secondary options for continuing education in IT field.

 Research IT credentials needed and job requirements in various

occupations.

IT-IDT-2 Explore, research, and present findings on positions and career paths in

technology and

the impact of technology on chosen career area

Writing:

Literacy:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

Targets:

(9)

Unit:9

Lesson Title/Focus:

IDT Project

Operating Systems,

Customer

Relationships,

Online Resources

3

 Plan and Set up a business that displays the following:

 Importance of all customers

 Professionalism to customer.

 Software and technology to maintain a customer list and communication platform.

 Use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software as a communication tool for business

 Current and emerging software, including operating systems and application software

 The ability to access, navigate and use online resources and

technologies.

IT-IDT-3

Demonstrate effective professional

communication skills (oral, written, and digital) and practices that enable positive customer relationships.

IT-IDT-4

Identify, describe, evaluate, select and use appropriate technology. IT-IDT-5

Understand,

communicate, and adapt to a digital world.

Writing:

Literacy:

ELACC9-10SL1 ELACC9-10SL2 ELACC9-10SL5

Text Complexity:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

Targets:

(10)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:10

Lesson Title/Focus:

Networking Basics

3

Students will:

 Develop a working networking vocabulary.

 Illustrate and describe the functions of various types of networks including wireless.

 Explain key issues in data transmission.

 Characterize the purposes, features and functions of the following network components:

 Identify factors which affect the range and speed of wireless service.

 Explore networking trends and issues affecting business and personal use.

IT-IDT-6 Explore and explain the basic

components of computer networks

Writing:

Literacy:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

Targets:

(11)

Unit/Lesson Title

Duration

(Weeks)

Direct Explanation

GPS Standard(s)

CCGPS Standard(s)

Unit:11

Lesson Title/Focus:

Web Design

4

Students will:

 Understand and apply design principles to create professional appearing and functioning web pages.

 Understand elements of web design.

 Design simple webpages incorporating media elements navigation, and linking.

 Explain the impact of mobile sites on the development of business.

 Explore the trends and emerging issues for websites.

IT-IDT-8 Create and organize webpages through the use of a variety of web programming design tools

Writing:

Literacy:

ELACC9-10SL1 ELACC9-10SL2 ELACC9-10SL4

Text Complexity:

Lexile Range: 1185L–1385L

EOPA Standards:

http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/CTAE/

SLO Standards: TBD Learning

Targets:

(12)

(Weeks)

Unit:11

Lesson Title/Focus:

Ethics, Legal issues,

and Cyber Security

2

Students will

 Describe personal and legal

consequences of inappropriate use of resources and online content.

 Identify security issues and trends affecting computers and information privacy.

 Describe the use of computer forensics to prevent and solve information technology crimes and security breaches.

IT-IDT-10 Describe, analyze, develop and follow policies for managing ethical and legal issues in the business world and in a technology-based society.