ict ii information and communication technology ii course introduction

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

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Web Design Applications• HTML

– Hypertext Markup Language (text coding)

• Adobe Dreamweaver – Web Design Software (graphic interface)

Networking & Lab Management