University of Rio Grande
Introduction to Information Technology
IT – 10103
The assignments listed below are intended to provide a
structured timeframe for the course. Assignments may be
submitted earlier than the listed weeks. Reading includes
chapters in the text. Assignments are due the following
week but may be accepted until the end of the semester.
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Week
Reading
Assignments**
Syllabus and Questions
Read through the Syllabus and e-mail
your instructor with any questions you may
have.
Log onto WebCTCE to make sure that you
are set up in the online system
Chapter 1 PowerPoints
Take the time to explore your online
resources. There are sound bites,
PowerPoint presentations and animated
information
Take Chapter 1 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Read Chapter 2
Chapter 2 PowerPoints
Making the Transition to Next Semester
#1 – Choosing the Best Keyboard
Critical Thinking Questions:
#5 – Smart Homes
Take Chapter 2 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Week 1
Chapter 1 – Why Computers Matter to
You: Becoming Computer Literate
Technology in Focus: The History of
the PC
Week 2
Chapter 2 – Looking at Computers:
Understanding the Parts
Two Homework Assignments this
week:
Week 3
Chapter 3 – Using the Internet:
Making the Most of the Web’s
Resources
Technology in Focus: Information
Technology Ethics
Week 4
Making the Transition to …..
#2 – Plagiarism Policies
Chapter 3 PowerPoints
Critical Thinking Questions
#1 – Internet and Society
Critical Thinking Questions
#2 – Internet and Society
Take Chapter 3 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Chapter 4 – Application Software:
Programs That Let You Work and
Play
Making the Transition to …..
#1 – Installing Software
Chapter 4 PowerPoints
Critical Thinking Questions
#4 – Software and Microcredit
Take Chapter 4 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Chapter 5 – Using System Software:
The Operating System, Utility
Programs, and File Management
Technology in focus – Computing
Alternatives
Making the Transition to ….
#5 – Connecting Peripherals
Chapter 5 PowerPoints
Critical thinking Questions
#1 – open Source Pros and Cons
Take Chapter 5 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Chapter 6 – Understanding and
Assessing Hardware: Evaluating Your
System
Making the Transition to ….
#4 – Buying Computers Online
Chapter 6 PowerPoints
Critical Thinking
# 3 – Portable Storage Solutions
Critical Thinking
#6 – Recycling Computers
Take Chapter 6 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Chapter 7 – Networking and Security:
Connecting Computers and Keeping
Them Safe from Hackers and Viruses
Technology in Focus: Protecting Your
Computer and Backing Up Your Data
Making the Transition to …
#3 – Identity Theft Awareness
Chapter 7 PowerPoints
Critical Thinking Questions
#3 – Ethical Hacking?
Critical Thinking Questions
#4 – Keeping Networks Safe from
Cyberterrorists
Take Chapter 7 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Midterm
Work on Midterm
Chapter 8 – Mobile Computing:
Keeping Your Data on Hand
Making the Transition to…..
# 5 – How Many MP3 Files Can You Fit?
Chapter 8 PowerPoints
Critical Thinking Questions
#4 – Privacy Concerns: GPS Tracking at
Work
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Technology in Focus: Digital
Entertainment
Critical Thinking Questions
#5 – Privacy Concerns: GPS Tracking at
Home
Take Chapter 8 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Week 10
Chapter 9 – Behind the Scenes: A
Closer Look at System Hardware
Technology in Focus: Careers in IT
Making the Transition to….
#2 – Lab Processors
Chapter 9 PowerPoints
Making the Transition to….
#4 – Game Time
Take Chapter 9 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Week 11
Chapter 10 – Behind the Scenes:
Software Programming
Making the Transition to…..
#4 – Beta Testing
Chapter 10 PowerPoints
Critical Thinking Questions
#4 – Programming Ethics
Take Chapter 10 Quiz listed under
Assessments
Chapter 11 – Behind the Scenes:
Databases and Information Systems
Making the Transition to…
#1 – Researching the Alumni Database
Chapter 11 PowerPoints
Making the Transition to…
#2 – Developing an Alumni Database
Critical Thinking Questions
#1 – Database Ethics
Chapter 12 – Behind the Scenes:
Networking and Security
Making the Transition to….
#1 – Internet Usage Policy
Chapter 12 PowerPoints
Critical Thinking Questions
#1 – Internet Risks at School
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Chapter 13 – Behind the Scenes: The
Internet: How it Works
Making the Transition to…
# 4 – Searching for Employment on the
Web
Chapter 13 PowerPoints
Critical Thinking Questions
#3 - Encryption
Week 15
Work on Final
Work on Final
Work on Final
Work on Final
FINALS
WEEK
Final is Due