INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
SYLLABUS
Ms. Tammy Bragg
Business Technology Education
Room A103
The main goal of this class is to prepare students for the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), the cornerstone for all other computer-related certifications. To become IC3 certified and show you have a solid competence in computers and office programs, plus know how to surf the Internet and send an e-mail message, you have to take and pass three exams: Computing Fundamentals, Key Applications, and Living Online (180 questions total).
This course is designed to provide an introduction to information technology concepts and careers as well as the impact information technology has on the world, people, and industry and basic web design concepts. The content includes information technology career research; operating systems and software applications; electronic communications including e-mail and Internet services; basic web commands and design; and emerging technologies.
TEXT: Computer Literacy – Your Ticket to IC3 Certification
Chapter 1 Field Guide to Identifying Computer in the Wild
Chapter 2 Going with the Data Flow
Chapter 3 How to Speak Geek and Make Informed Computer Purchasing Decisions
Chapter 4 It’s a Comp’s Life
Chapter 5 Defining the Role of the Operating System
Chapter 6 Getting to Know You – Navigating and Managing Windows
Chapter 7 Taking Control of Windows
Chapter 8 Computer Applications
Chapter 9 Productivity Software
Chapter 10 Multimedia and Other Applications
Chapter 11 Common Features of Windows Applications
Chapter 12 Working with Documents
Chapter 13 Editing Documents
Chapter 14 Printing Documents
Chapter 15 Basic Word Processing
Chapter 16 Text that Gets Attention
Chapter 17 Advanced Word Processing Skills
Chapter 18 Basic Spreadsheet Skills
Chapter 19 Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
Chapter 20 Mastering the Art of Presentation
Chapter 21 Network Basics
Chapter 22 Network Communication and the Internet
Chapter 23 Reach Out and Touch Someone – Email in the 21st Century
Chapter 24 Effective E-mail
Chapter 25 Information Sources on the Internet
Chapter 26 Web Essentials
Chapter 27 Finding Information on the Internet
Chapter 28 Computers in Homes, Schools and Business
Chapter 29 Protecting Computer Systems
Chapter 30 Safe and Legal Use of the Internet