it120 - fit - presentation jan 8 2013
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The presentation that I went through January 8, 2013TRANSCRIPT
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
g
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
20
20
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)
20
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
