Student Resources“Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.”“Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.”

Will Rogers

Introduction to Information Technology 2014 / 2015

Here students will find class information such as quizzes, tests, vocabulary, links, etc. posted to help them achieve excellence throughout the school year. Here are tools. Use them.

Miami Beach Senior High SchoolNew Gmetrix Codes:Period 1 - 54998-7201-86450Period 3 – 77878-7201-23684Period 4 – 14405-7201- 17635Period 6 – 48238-7201-88849Period 8 – 40745-7201-74577

To access your GMetrix account Go To:http://www.gmetrix.netTo use it at home for free, download the program.To Access your SAM account Go To: http://sam.cengage.comUSE CODE: T2074994

ENTER YOUR SECTION/PERIOD/ELLIS Students may use it at home for free.

STUDENTS WHO CANNOT GET INTO THEIR PORTAL GO HERE:  

http://www2.dadeschools.net/passwordreset/passReset.asp?lang=en-us

http://www.QUIA.comAll students set up your account.

Classroom Rules To Remember

#1 No Food, Drinks, or Playing Games in class

#2 Be on time to class, in your seat at the bell

#3 Leave assignments due in the tray up front

#4 Place your personal items under your desk

#5 No Cell Phones, iPods, or electronic devices

#6 Stay in your assigned seat

#7 Raise your hand to speak. Don’t be rude

#8 Give respect to all and you will get respect

#9 Follow the school dress code & wear your ID

#10 Report any computer problems ASAP

#11 Do not change any settings on computers

#12 Leave the room, work area, and your desk the way you found it or better, so that we all have a nice environment to learn each period.

Planner Cover Contest Requirements1. Use One color, with black, white, & gray

2. Print out in 8.5” x 11” portrait orientation3. Include a slogan for school spirit

4. Include the years 2015 - 20165. Include the School Name6. Include Your Name (preferably in the bottom right)

7. Include a graphic, artwork, or logo

Microsoft MOS Curriculum

Exam 70-603:Using Microsoft® OfficePowerPoint® 20101. Creating and Formatting Presentations

1.1. Create new presentations

1.2. Customize slide masters.

1.3. Add elements to slide masters

1.4. Create and change presentation elements

1.5. Arrange slides

2. Creating and Formatting Slide Content

2.1. Insert and format text boxes.

2.2. Manipulate text.

2.3. Add and link existing content to

presentations

2.4. Apply, customize, modify, and remove

animations

3. Working With Visual Content

3.1. Create SmartArt diagrams

3.2. Modify SmartArt diagrams.

3.3. Insert illustrations and shapes.

3.4. Modify illustrations

3.5. Arrange illustrations and other content

3.6. Insert and modify charts

3.7. Insert and modify tables

4. Collaborating on and Delivering Presentations

4.1. Review presentations

4.2. Protect presentations.

4.3. Secure and Share Presentations

4.4. Prepare printed materials

4.5. Prepare for and rehearse presentation

Delivery

PowerPoint Tutorial: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/results.aspx?filter=3&qu=training&av=zpp140

Exam 70-601:

Using Microsoft® Office

Word 2010

1. Creating and Customizing Documents

1.1. Create and format documents

1.2. Lay out documents

1.3. Make documents and content easier to find

1.4. Personalize Office Word 2007.

2. Formatting Content

2.1. Format text and paragraphs

2.2. Manipulate text

2.3. Control pagination

3. Working with Visual Content

3.1. Insert illustrations

3.2. Format illustrations

3.3. Format text graphically

3.4. Insert and modify text boxes

4. Organizing Content

4.1. Structure content by using Quick Parts

4.2. Use tables and lists to organize content

4.3. Modify tables

4.4. Insert and format references and captions

4.5. Merge documents and data sources

5. Reviewing Documents

5.1. Navigate documents.

5.2. Compare and merge document versions

5.3. Manage tracked changes

5.4. Insert, modify, and delete comments

6. Sharing and Securing Content

6.1. Prepare documents for sharing

6.2. Control document access

6.3. Attach digital signatures

Word Tutorial: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/results.aspx?filter=3&qu=training&av=zwd140

Exam 70-604:

Using Microsoft® Office

Outlook® 20101. Managing Messaging

1.1. Create and send an e-mail message

1.2. Create and manage your signature and

automated messages

1.3. Manage e-mail message attachments

1.4. Configure e-mail message sensitivity and

importance settings

1.5. Configure e-mail message security settings

1.6. Configure e-mail message delivery options

1.7. View e-mail messages

2. Managing Scheduling

2.1. Create appointments, meetings, and events

2.2. Send meeting requests

2.3. Update, cancel, and respond to meeting

requests

2.4. Customize calendar settings

2.5. Share your Calendar with others

2.6. View other calendars

3. Managing Tasks

3.1. Create, modify, and mark tasks as complete

3.2. Accept, decline, assign, update, and respond

to tasks

4. Managing Contacts and Personal Contact

Information

4.1. Create and modify contacts

4.2. Edit and use an electronic business card

4.3. Create and modify distribution lists

4.4. Create a secondary address book

5. Organizing Information

5.1. Categorize Office Outlook 2007 items

by color

5.2. Create and manage Office Outlook 2007

data files

5.3. Organize mail folders

5.4. Locate Office Outlook 2007 items by using

the search feature

5.5. Create, modify and remove rules to manage

e-mail messages

5.6. Customize your Office Outlook 2007 Experience

Outlook Tutorial: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/results.aspx?filter=3&qu=training&av=zol140

Learn these terms for better understanding of Information Technology and computers.

Term Definition

antistatic bag A polyethylene bag, usually pink or shiny transparent black, used to store computer components such as expansion cards to keep them safe from ESD.

Bit The smallest unit of data that a computer can use, having a value of either 0 or 1. The word is an abbreviation for binary digit.

Bus The electronic pathways between hardware components used to transfer data back and forth.

Byte A group of eight bits.

cache memory A type of memory used to temporarily store frequently used data or programs for quick access; similar to RAM but faster.

central processing unit (CPU)

The “brain” of the computer that interprets and executes instructions; also called the microprocessor or processor.

circuit board A flat piece of insulating material inside a computer on which electrical components are mounted.

compact disc (CD) drive An optical storage device that reads data on compact discs; variations include CD-ROM drives (read-only), CD-R drives (record once, read many times), and CD-RW drives (rewritable). CDs have a smaller storage capacity than digital video discs (DVDs).

computer system A four-part system consisting of hardware, software, data, and people that performs four basic actions: input, output, processing, and storage.

Data The raw information, including text, numbers, sounds, and images, that a computer reads and stores in the form of numbers.

digital video disc (DVD) drive

An optical storage device that reads data on digital video discs; variations include DVD-ROM drives (read-only), DVD-R drives (record once, read many times), and DVD-RW drives (rewritable). DVDs have greater storage capacity than CDs.

dual-core processor A single chip with more than one processing core; it acts like two processors but requires only one socket on the motherboard.

electrostatic discharge (ESD)

The rapid flow of electric current between two objects of different electrical potential. Because it can carry a large charge, ESD can cause serious damage to electronic equipment.

expansion board/card A small circuit board used to add extra functions or resources to a computer.

expansion slot A socket on a computer’s motherboard used to hold an expansion board and connect it to the bus (data pathway).

floppy drive A magnetic storage device that reads data from and writes data to a floppy disk, which is a metal disk (usually 3½ in.) inside a rigid plastic case. These are found mostly on older machines—few new ones have floppy drives.

gigahertz (GHz) A billion cycles per second; a measurement used to express a computer system’s clock speed or clock rate.

hard drive The primary, magnetic storage device in a computer. It is made of a group of

Read To transfer data from a storage or input device into memory, or from memory into the central processing unit.

read-only memory (ROM) A type of memory that contains data that is retrievable but cannot be changed.

Software A set of electronic instructions, also called programs, that tells a computer what to do.

Storage The media and devices used to record and hold data and programs permanently.

storage devices The hardware components that read and write data to and from storage media.

storage media The physical materials on which data is stored, such as hard disks, compact discs and digital video discs, floppy disks, and magnetic tape. (Note that magnetic tape is typically used for backup applications.)

system board Another name for the motherboard.

system clock An electronic source that generates a steady stream of electronic pulses.

Student Resource 1.1

Anticipation Guide: Principles of IT

Student Name:_______________________________________________________ Date:___________Welcome to the AOIT Principles of Information Technology course! Over the next few months, you’ll learn a great deal about information technology (IT): computers and their history, the systems that allow them to operate, the software applications (like word processors, spreadsheets, and games) used on them, and the Internet, which links together hundreds of millions of computers all over the planet. You’ll also learn about issues such as computer and Internet security and privacy, when and how to upgrade computers and software, and the many ways IT affects people’s lives.

This is a hands-on course. That means that you’ll not only learn IT facts and concepts but also have lots of opportunities to practice what you learn, including exploring software applications and discovering the special languages they’re written in. You’ll have a chance to look inside computers and see how they’re put together. You’ll also get to meet a number of professionals in the field, offering you a great opportunity to find out more about IT careers you might be interested in pursuing.

Directions: For each of the statements below, underline “I agree” if you think the statement is accurate and “I disagree” if you disagree with it. Write one reason to explain your guess.

As long as I can check my email and surf the web, I am “computer literate.”

My guess: I agree I disagree

My reason:

I learned:

All computer systems are basically alike on the inside.

My guess: I agree I disagree

My reason:

I learned:

Open source software is the wave of the future. Soon, it won’t matter what kind of machine a person has, because everything will be open source and easily translatable from one

operating system to another.

My guess: I agree I disagree

My reason:

I learned:

Peer-to-peer networks are a great way to share all kinds of files.

My guess: I agree I disagree

My reason:

I learned:

Although computer programmers should focus on learning the very latest programming languages, older programs written in languages like Fortran and COBOL are still in use.

My guess: I agree I disagree

My reason:

I learned:

Unrestricted access to technology is a fundamental human right.

My guess: I agree I disagree

My reason:

I learned:

If I get a job in the computer industry, I will never have to worry about being unemployed.

My guess: I agree I disagree

My reason:

I learned:

Student Resource 2.1

Reading: The Significance of Information Technology

On August 5, 2010, the San Jose copper-gold mine in Chile collapsed, leaving 33 miners trapped 2,300 feet below ground. Sixty-nine days later, more than one billion people around the world applauded as they watched (via streaming live video) the rescue unfold. Each one of the 33 miners was pulled from the ground alive. This amazing feat has been considered one of the most successful rescue stories of the century and, undoubtedly, the technological innovations of our day helped to save these miners’ lives. From robotic cameras and GPS navigation systems to heart rate and temperature monitors, the importance of information technology to the rescue mission cannot be denied.

The Chilean miners’ rescue story is just one example of the importance of information technology to our world today and provides a framework to comprehend the immense scope of how technology is used. From the common cell phone, which allowed the trapped miners to communicate with the world above, to the amazingly complex NASA-engineered capsule that safely carried the 33 men to the surface, technological innovations of all kinds have become an integral part of our lives.

What Is Information Technology?Information technology (IT) is a broad topic that deals with all aspects of managing and processing data with computerized systems. This term relates to all of the types of technology used to create, store, retrieve, and share information in all kinds of formats. Think of information technology as the “engine” that drives the systems we use to learn, solve problems, and communicate.

Information technology has become intertwined with our daily activities. In fact, it’s hard to separate the two. Obviously, items like computers and cell phones are an indispensable part of our culture, and we depend on them for supporting us in just about everything we do. But what about some of the technological advancements that we may not think about on a day-to-day basis, like geographic information systems (GIS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)? To what extent are these innovations a part of our lives and our world?

Information Technology in the World TodayThe scope of information technology is very wide. On one level, the term information technology describes an industry that uses computers, networking, and other equipment to process, store, retrieve, and protect information; on another, it has grown to include everything that delivers information to a user. The term encompasses nearly all fields of work and affects just about every organization, business, and individual.

A quick look at the following examples will enable you to see how information technology has become an essential part of industry.

The business world relies on technological advancements to help manage huge amounts of data and information. Companies depend on computer technology to assist them with such things as data processing, bookkeeping, and inventory tracking. Businesses of all sizes have increased productivity, become more cost effective, and seen larger profits as a result of technological advancements.

The medical industry uses information technology to assist with many day-to-day activities and procedures. Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are now in place in many health care facilities. EMR systems store patient data and medical history, and this helps to direct medical decisions when a patient enters the health care system. Aside from EMR systems, doctors use information technology to help them diagnose and cure diseases, too. They use laser medicine and MRI, and they even have special computer software to help them perform surgeries. All of these IT advancements are allowing hospitals to improve the quality of care and extend the lives of their patients.

Construction engineering also relies on specific technological systems. Today nearly all project information is entered into software tools that store, analyze, compute, and then help to inform most decisions about a project. Advancements in this area help determine whether a building can withstand an earthquake or whether its aging infrastructure should be redesigned. Society has benefited from this industry’s technological innovations in that they have created safer living and working conditions for the world.

Geological science uses technology to aid in the collection and analysis of demographic data, weather reports, and more. Weather forecasters are able to predict more accurately the state of the atmosphere for a specific location and time. Satellite-based communication systems can give warning of tsunamis, earthquakes, and other extreme weather conditions and then convey this information to warning centers using real-time technology.

Agriculture technology now incorporates advanced mapping instruments such as geographical information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) to provide information regarding the land and water in a specific area. Farmers have computers linked to solar-powered weather stations that can provide important information about wind speed, humidity, and air and soil temperatures. Some tractors and plows are even equipped with global positioning systems!

As you can see from the examples above, information technology is an integral part of just about every industry. In fact, industries have become dependent upon the efficiency and accuracy of information technology. Technology has increased business production, reduced costs, and improved the processing and distribution process, in general. Information technology has become inseparable from our daily activities. It drives our world and has changed the way people and organizations accomplish tasks forever.

No matter what career path you choose, a solid background in information technology will put you at an advantage. As a member of your school’s Academy of Information Technology, you are equipping yourself to meet the work world with the IT skills you will need to succeed. One of the main goals of this Principles of IT course is to help you become computer literate. Being computer literate means that you understand the concepts, vocabulary, and tasks related to general computer use—the essential knowledge of the basic principles at the heart of everything we do with computers. This foundation will prepare you to build additional information technology skills throughout your life.