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Focus on Information TechnologyInformation Technology 120

January 8, 2013

Information Technology 120

IT120 BOM

CS ENT TS DT

The Big Ideas of IT120 (GCOs)IT Perspective

ICT Project Management

Software Applications

GCO #1 – IT PerspectiveStudents will understand key IT

function components and how they contribute to enterprise effectiveness

Throughout the 18 weeks

GCO #2 – ICT Project MgmtStudents will apply formal project

management knowledge, principles and practices during the project lifecycle

Managements of resources, time, cost, quality, risk and communication

Throughout the 18 weeks

GCO #3 – Software Applications

Word Processin

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Spreadsheet

Desktop Publishing

Presentation

Database

GCO #3 – Software Applications

Word Excel

Publisher PowerPoint

Access

GCO #3 – Software Applications

Writer Calc

Desktop

Publishing

Impress

Base

GCO #3 – Software Applications

Word Excel

Publisher PowerPoint

Access

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12

16

12

Top Course ObjectivesPrepare students to apply their

knowledge to real-world, unpredictable situations

Engage studentsPromote student-led exploration

Access to the CourseADD SCREENSHOT OF JAMIE

O’TOOLE’S SITE

FOR NOW… PBWORKSThanks to Kim Black

Example of PBL Assignment

The Point…You should have enough to get

you through the course without having to reinvent the wheel

Students should be able to adapt the assignments/projects to different versions of Word or even OpenOffice/GoogleDocs

Tutorial Videos

In Production

Tutorial Presentations

PBL Assignments

IT Perspective (GCO #1)This should be evident during the

duration of the course◦Understand key IT function

components Programming concepts using a structured

language Macros with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Especially in Word and Excel Excel Formulas

KNOW

IT Perspective (GCO #1)

◦Understand key IT function components Testing and Documentation Concepts

Macros with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Especially in Word and Excel Excel Formulas

KNOW

Testing Macros Testing

Formulas

Documentation of Procedures

IT Perspective (GCO #1)

◦Programming and Testing Concepts Understand technical and operational

safeguards required to protect information Teacher-led instruction at the beginning of the

course File Management Protecting Data Concept of off-site storage of information,

cloud-computing Project-Based Learning reinforcing the concept

KNOW1.1

IT Perspective (GCO #1)

◦Programming and Testing Concepts Understand technical and operational

safeguards required to protect information Project-Based Learning reinforcing the concept

Identify problems that can be addressed by applications

Evaluate/compare technical and operational safeguards to protect information

Debug problems Conduct simple tests at the application level

DO1.1

IT Perspective (GCO #1)

◦Design/Manage Info and Databases How to Use Data to Create/Organize Info

Teacher-led instruction throughout to reinforce this Create and Organize Information Basic Project Management Concepts The Project Lifecycle Role of the Project Manager The Concept of a Platform

KNOW1.2

IT Perspective (GCO #1)

◦Design/Manage Info and Databases How to Use Data to Create/Organize Info

The PBL will be more evident when using Access Manipulate an existing database

In other applications, manipulating info will happen

Basic understanding of databases and database management

Define the need for computing infrastructure and be able to perform basic platform procedures The bulk of the course

DO1.2

IT Perspective (GCO #1)

◦ Understand Key IT Functions/Components Types of ICT Work

Teacher-led instruction or PBL Types of ICT work IT occupations in Canada Where/How different parts of the IT function

interacts with enterprise effectiveness

KNOW1.3

IT Perspective (GCO #1)

◦ Understand Key IT Functions/Components Types of ICT Work

The PBL could be accomplished in Publisher/PowerPoint Types of ICT work (research)

Marked against a rubric IT occupations in Canada (research) Where/How different parts of the IT function

interacts with enterprise effectiveness Interviews with IT professionals from

community

DO1.3

ICT Project Management (GCO #2)

◦ Apply Formal Project Mgmt Knowledge What is Project Management?

Why Project Management Aptitude is an Important Skill to Acquire in any enterprise

How Projects are Planned and Executed How to Plan a Project in Detail How to Cost Out a Project and Understand its

Importance

KNOW2.1

ICT Project Management (GCO #2)

◦ Apply Formal Project Mgmt Knowledge What is Project Management?

Why Project Management Aptitude is an Important Skill to Acquire in any enterprise

How Projects are Planned and Executed How to Plan a Project in Detail How to Cost Out a Project and Understand its

Importance

DO2.1

Presentation

Research on MS Project

Interview with Project Mgr

Software Applications (GCO #3)

The Meat and Potatoes of the Course

Software Applications (GCO#3)

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2012

16

12

Days

WordExcelPublisherPowerPointAccess

Software ApplicationsFlexible enough to provide

enough rigor to prepare interested students for MOS certification

Interesting enough to attract a wide range of students

Basics should be familiar enough for many students to help them learn more about each application in-depth

Word Processing (20 days)Create/format/customize

documentsPersonalize the applicationOrganize documents/content to

make them easier to find

Word Processing (20 days)Formatting content

◦Text◦Paragraphs◦Pages

Manipulate textControl pagination

Word Processing (20 days)Work with Visual Content

◦Insert/Format Illustrations and Images Problem solving (editing externally) Copyright implications

◦Format Text Graphically Leading up to the desktop publishing

section

◦Insert/modify text boxes, shapes, symbols

Word Processing (20 days)Organize Content

◦Structure content using Quick Parts◦Use tables and lists to organize

content◦Modify/troubleshoot tables◦Insert/format references and

captions◦Merging documents and source data

into documents

Word Processing (20 days)Reviewing Documents

◦Navigating through documents◦Comparing documents (review)◦Merge document versions◦Manage tracked changes◦Insert/modify/delete comments

Word Processing (20 days)Sharing and Securing Content

◦Prepare documents for sharing◦Converting to PDF, RTF, others◦Control document access

(passwords)◦Attach digital signatures

◦Emailing to classmates / publishing

Spreadsheet (20 days)Creating and Manipulating Data

◦Insert Data using AutoFill◦Ensuring Data Integrity◦Modify Cell Content and Format◦Change Worksheet Views◦Manage Worksheets

Spreadsheet (20 days)Format Data and Content

◦Formatting Cells and Worksheets◦Inserting rows/columns◦Formatting Cell Content◦Format Data as a Table

Spreadsheet (20 days)Creating/Modifying Formulas

◦Basics of formulas◦Basic functions◦Absolute / Relative Cell Referencing◦Summarizing Data◦Conditionally Summarize Data◦Look Up ◦Format/Modify text based on formula◦Display and Print Formulas

Spreadsheet (20 days)Presenting Data Visually

◦Create/Modify/Format Charts◦Conditional Formatting re: charts◦Insert/Modify Illustrations◦Outline Data◦Sort/Filter Data

Spreadsheet (20 days)Collaborating and Securing Data

◦Manage changes to workbooks◦Protect/share workbooks◦Prepare workbooks for distribution◦Set Print Options for Printing

Data/Worksheets/Workbooks◦Linking Data between Office

applications

Desktop Publishing (12 days)

Presentation ApplicationsStudents will research and

develop effective presentation techniques◦Create and format presentations

Slide Masters (discover and edit)

◦Create and change presentation elements

◦Rearranging slides

Presentation ApplicationsCreating and Formatting Slide

Content◦Insert/format text boxes◦Manipulate text◦Add and link existing content

(hyperlinks to external sites, internal files, slides)

◦Apply/customize/modify animations

Presentation ApplicationsWorking with Visual Content

◦Create/Modify SmartArt (diagrams)◦Insert/Customize

ClipArt/Images/Shapes◦Arranging illustrations and other

content◦Insert/modify charts and tables◦Link to external content (charts/data)

Presentations Applications (16 days)Collaborating On / Delivering…

Presentations◦Review/protect/secure and share

presentations◦Prepare printed material◦Prepare for and rehearse

presentation delivery

Database (12 days)Database and Information Design

Management Define data needs and types Database concepts Creating a database Setting the primary key (or unique data

field) Define/print table relationships (concept)

Database (12 days)Creating and Formatting

Database Elements◦Create databases◦Create/modify tables◦Create fields and modify field

properties◦Create forms◦Create reports◦Modify the design of reports/forms

Database (12 days)Creating and modifying queries

◦Create/modify queries

Database (12 days)Presenting and Sharing Data

◦Sort/Filter Data◦Create/modify charts◦Export Data◦Save Database Objects as Other File

Types◦Print Database Objects

End of Semester ProjectsBusiness PlanWedding Planner