ict ii information and communication technology ii course introduction
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ICT IIInformation and Communication Technology II
Course Introduction
What is ICT II ??
• ICT II is the second course in the ICT – Information and Communication Technology -- curriculum
• ICT is an instructional program that prepares individuals to effectively use technology in learning, communication, and life skills
What is ICT ??• The ICT curriculum framework
is built upon 21st Century Skills standards
– ICT Literacy (Applying Technology Effectively)
– Creativity and Innovation
– Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
– Communication and Collaboration
– Information Literacy
– Life and Career Skills
ICT II Curriculum
• In ICT II, students will complete a research-based program of interpersonal and self-directional skills
ICT II Curriculum• In ICT II, students will
complete units of study in:
– input applications– spreadsheet applications– design applications– graphic design applications– web design applications– database applications– emerging technologies and – technology problem-solving and
decision-making skills
Units of Study At a Glance
Input Applications
• Keyboarding software
– MicroPace
• Speech Recognition software
• Handwriting Recognition – Graphics tablet and software
Spreadsheet Applications
• Microsoft Excel 2007
-- Record, track, update and graph data and calculations
Database Applications
• Microsoft Access 2007
-- Enter, track, update, search, compile, and present data
Design Applications (TRAC)• SimCity
– city planning
• ModelSmart
– bridge building
Graphic Design Applications
• Adobe Photoshop – Image design & editing
• Adobe Flash – animation creation
beemovie.swf
Web Design Applications• HTML
– Hypertext Markup Language (text coding)
• Adobe Dreamweaver – Web Design Software (graphic interface)
Networking & Lab Management