Scope & Sequence Guide
2013-2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Information Technology
Career Field Pathways
Information Technology: Year 1 (all pathways)
Page 1
Interactive Media: Year 2
Page 2
Interactive Media: Year 3
Page 3
Interactive Media: Year 4
Page 4
Computer Networking: Year 2
Pages 5-6
Computer Networking: Year 3
Pages 7-8
Computer Networking: Year 4
Pages 9-10
Programming & Software Development: Year 2
Page 11
Programming & Software Development: Year 3
Page 12
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (YEAR 1)
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Evaluate career opportunities in information technology
 Explore the future of information technologies
ST
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competency:
 Create documents using word processing software
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills
 Unit 2: College and Career Preparation
ND
EARLY 2
 Unit 6: Business Readiness Skills
QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competency:
 Create presentations using presentation graphics
ND
LATE 2
QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competency:
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the internet
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills
 Unit 2: College and Career Preparation
 Unit 6: Business Readiness Skills
 Unit 9: Communication Skills
RD
EARLY 3 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competency:
 Create spreadsheets
RD
LATE 3 QUARTER
Strand: Business Law and Legal Issues
Competencies:
 Identify current regulatory issues (e.g. HIPPA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley,
Sarbanes-Oxley, NSA-National Security Act, Homeland Security)
 Describe the components of contracts
Strand: Professional Practices
Competencies:
 Identify legal and ethical behavior
 Explain professional responsibilities
 Explain the role of the IT professional in maintaining customer
satisfaction
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills
 Unit 2: College and Career Preparation
 Unit 3: Financial Literacy
 Unit 6: Business Readiness Skills
 Unit 7: Legal Practices and Ethical Aspects of Work
 Unit 9: Communication Skills
 Unit 11: Economics
TH
EARLY 4 QUARTER
Strand: Interactive Media Production
Competencies:
 Produce interactive media as a member of a development team
 Develop navigational structures
 Combine media elements to produce an interactive multimedia project
 Explain the types and uses of interactive media applications
TH
LATE 4 QUARTER
Strand: Web Site Development
Competencies:
 Create/maintain a static Web site
 Demonstrate how to add audio and video to a Web page
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills
 Unit 2: College and Career Preparation
 Unit 6: Business Readiness Skills
1
 Unit 9: Communication Skills
 Unit 10: Customer Service
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
INTERACTIVE MEDIA I (GRADE 10 / YEAR 2)
ST
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of information technology history.
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the information technology impact on
society
 Demonstrate knowledge of information technology basics
 Demonstrate knowledge of software associated with information
technology
 Evaluate career opportunities in information technology
ND
EARLY 2
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Create relational database
 Apply computer office tools
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic data communications components
and Trends
 Evaluate and access information using electronic sources
 Demonstrate proficiency with electronic mail and instant messaging
 Install/configure software programs
 Access the internet
 Utilize internet services
 Demonstrate knowledge of Web page basics
 Install computer system (e.g.. monitor, keyboard, printer, etc.)
ND
QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competency:
 Create documents using word processing software
LATE 2
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competency:
 Create relational database
RD
RD
EARLY 3 QUARTER
Strand: Industry Concepts
Competencies:
 Operating Systems
 Software System Management
 Hardware Design, Operation, and Maintenance
 Security Fundamentals
 Wireless
 Business Law and Legal Issues
 Technical Writing and Documentation
 Professional Practices
LATE 3 QUARTER
Strand: Website Development and Design
Competencies:
 Gather data and identify customer requirements and scope work
 Review technical information and restraints
 Prepare preliminary application
 Prepare functional, content, testing and technical specifications
 Create and refine preliminary design or prototype
TH
TH
EARLY 4 QUARTER
Strand: Web Design
Competencies:

Demonstrate knowledge of usability and interface design

Demonstrate knowledge of Web Programming Basics

Explain basic Web Programming

Apply knowledge of Web Hosting
QUARTER
LATE 4 QUARTER
Strand: Web Design
Competencies:

Demonstrate knowledge of usability and interface design

Demonstrate knowledge of Web Programming Basics

Explain basic Web Programming

Apply knowledge of Web Hosting
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills
 Unit 2: College and Career Preparation
 Unit 4: Information, Media and Technological Literacy
 Unit 6: Business Readiness Skills
 Unit 7: Legal Practices and Ethical Aspects of Work (3RD QTR only)
 Unit 8: Safety (3RD QTR only)
 Unit 9: Communication Skills
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
2
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
INTERACTIVE MEDIA II (GRADE 11 / YEAR 3)
ST
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Interactive Media Production
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of interactive media
 Develop project concept proposal
 Develop scripts, storyboards and flowcharts used in interactive media
 Access interactive media career opportunities
ND
EARLY 2
Strand: Interactive Media Production - Photography
Competencies:
 Develop competency in the use of photographic equipment
 Demonstrate knowledge of photographic terminology
ND
QUARTER
LATE 2
Strand: Interactive Media Production - Video Production
Competencies:
 Identify technical support tasks of video production
 Perform lighting activities for a video production
 Operate video cameras/camcorders
 Identify video formats
QUARTER
Strand: Interactive Media Production - Video Production
Competencies:
 Perform editing operations
 Import and export digital video
RD
RD
EARLY 3 QUARTER
LATE 3 QUARTER
Strand: Interactive Media Production - Audio
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of audio recordings and sound reinforcement
 Demonstrate knowledge of audio production
Strand: Interactive Media Production - Audio
Competency:
 Create a sound track
TH
TH
EARLY 4 QUARTER
LATE 4 QUARTER
Strand: Media Design - Appreciation of the Arts
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of and an appreciation for music
 Demonstrate knowledge of and an appreciation for the visual arts
 Demonstrate knowledge of and an appreciation for literature
Strand: Media Design - Graphic Design Fundamentals
Competencies:
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of technical art skills (traditional and
electronic)
 Demonstrate knowledge of design principles
 Demonstrate knowledge of available graphics software applications
 Construct digital graphics
 Manipulate digital graphics
 Integrate knowledge of typography
Strand: Media Design - Visual Media Design
Competencies:
 Demonstrate proficiency in the use of digital imaging techniques and
equipment.
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of 3-D modeling
 Perform advanced 3-D image generation techniques
 Utilize the basic principles of 2-D animation
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills
 Unit 2: College and Career Preparation
 Unit 4: Information, Media and Technological Literacy
 Unit 6: Business Readiness Skills
 Unit 9: Communication Skills
 Unit 12: Entrepreneurial concepts (4TH QTR only)
 Unit 13: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
3
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
INTERACTIVE MEDIA III (GRADE 12 / YEAR 4)
ST
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Business Processes: Performance Testing and Quality
Competencies:
 Develop and perform usability and testing integration
 Complete performance test process
Strand: Business Processes for IT Professionals
Competencies:
 Discuss solutions versus requirements
 Explain quality assurance process
 Demonstrate knowledge of the testing environment
 Describe key components of an implementation plan (e.g.,
communication, business continuity plans)
 Explain the value of a communication plan can provide to
implementation
 Explain the value a training plan can provide to implementation
 Explain how business continuity plans (e.g., disaster recovery,
rollback) interrelate with implementation plans.
 Explain the role of maintenance as part of the IT function
 Define components of incidence and problem management
 Identify components of change management process
Strand: Business Processes for IT Professionals
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of project planning methodology
 Conduct requirement analysis
 Demonstrate knowledge of design alternatives and options
ND
EARLY 2
ND
QUARTER
LATE 2
Strand: Basic Business Concepts
Competencies:
 Discuss the role of IT in meeting business strategic objectives
 Explain how IT functions interface with other business functions
QUARTER
Strand: Basic Business Concepts
Competencies:
 Determine factors affecting business risk
 Explain the vendor management process
RD
TH
EARLY 3 & 4 QUARTERS
Strand: Capstone - Individualized for each student
Competencies:
 Capstone project to remediate Webxam deficiencies
 Capstone project for areas of particular student interest
 Prepare for industry certifications (Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.)
 Internships
 Independent study
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills
 Unit 2: College and Career Preparation
 Unit 4: Information, Media and Technological Literacy
 Unit 6: Business Readiness Skills
 Unit 9: Communication Skills
 Unit 12: Entrepreneurial Concepts
 Unit 13: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
3RD & 4TH QTRS only
 Industry Certifications (Microsoft Office, Adobe)
 State Certifications (Webxam)
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
4
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
COMPUTER NETWORKING I (GRADE 10 / YEAR 2)
ST
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of information technology history
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the information technology impact on
society
 Demonstrate knowledge of software associated with information
technology
 Evaluate career opportunities in information technology
 Explore the future of information technology
 Create documents using word processing software
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Apply computer office tools
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic data communications components
and trends
 Evaluate and access information using electronic sources
 Demonstrate proficiency with electronic mail and instant messaging
 Install/configure software programs
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Internet
 Access the Internet
 Utilize Internet services
 Demonstrate knowledge of Web page basics
Strand: Fundamentals of Electronics Technology
Competency:
 Demonstrate proficiency in working with AC circuits
ND
EARLY 2
ND
QUARTER
LATE 2
Strand: Operating Systems
Competencies:
 Explain operating systems
 Implement and maintain security compliance
 Apply systems operations procedures
 Maintain and respond to system needs
Strand: Hardware Design, Operation, and Maintenance
Competencies:
 Demonstrate proficiency in working with microcomputer systems
 Demonstrate proficiency in working with basic computer system
architecture
 Explain the purpose and importance of hardware standards
 Identify common computing platforms
 Classify computer architecture and processor types
 Identify and explain CPU and system components
QUARTER
Strand: Networking
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic network classifications and topologies
 Demonstrate knowledge of local-area network trends and issues
 Demonstrate knowledge of network physical layer
 Demonstrate knowledge of network connectivity basics
 Demonstrate knowledge of protocol concepts
 Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
standard
 Demonstrate knowledge of communication standards for networks
 Demonstrate knowledge of data encoding basics
 Demonstrate knowledge of IP addressing schemes
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Professional Practices
 Explain the importance of teams in achieving IT project goals
 Explain the importance of professional behavior in the IT environment
1ST QUARTER only
 Field Trip Experience: with the CMSD Technology Department
 Webxam: 82mc01-Information Tech Basics
2ND QUARTER only
 Guest Speaker: Helpdesk/Desktop Tech
 Webxam: 82mc03-Operating Systems
 Field Trip: ITT Tech/DeVry
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
5
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
COMPUTER NETWORKING I (GRADE 10 / YEAR 2)
RD
RD
EARLY 3 QUARTER
LATE 3 QUARTER
Strand: Computer User Support
Competencies:
 Analyze technical support needed
 Perform customer service
 Provide support and training
Strand: Network Architectures
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architecture
 Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of Ethernet technology
 Demonstrate knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite details
Strand: Network Operating Systems
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of the network operating systems
characteristics
 Install and administer network operating system and services
Strand: Wireless
Competencies:
 Explain wireless communications
 Design and implement a wireless network solution
 Evaluate security concerns specific to wireless networks and devices,
and techniques for minimizing those risks
Strand: System Installation and Maintenance
Competencies:
 Explain backup and recovery, both on and offsite
 Troubleshoot problems
 Evaluate problem-solving processes and results
 Integrate software upgrades and fixes
TH
TH
EARLY 4 QUARTER
LATE 4 QUARTER
Strand: Hardware Design, Operation, and Maintenance
Competencies:
 Identify and describe connectivity devices
 Identify and describe peripheral equipment
 Evaluate cost and performance issues in designing, building or
upgrading a computer system
 Troubleshoot computer systems
Strand: Network Management
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and
procedures
 : Demonstrate knowledge of network applications
 Solve network applications problems
 Perform network analysis, selection, and design
 Perform network installation procedures
 Perform network operation procedures
 Perform hardware and desktop support
Strand: Security Fundamentals
Competencies:
 Examine the history and components of information assurance
 Describe the components associated with computer and network
security systems
Strand: Secure Network Management
Competencies:
 Implement secure network management activities and procedures
 Explain communication in a WAN environment
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Professional Practices
 Explain the importance of teams in achieving IT project goals
3RD QUARTER only
 Guest Speaker: Industry: Networking
 Explain the importance of professional behavior in the IT environment
4TH QUARTER only
 Field Trip: CCC IT Department
 Webxam: 82mc07- Security
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
6
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
COMPUTER NETWORKING II (GRADE 11 / YEAR 3)
ST
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Hardware Design, Operation, and Maintenance
Competencies:
 Demonstrate proficiency in working with microcomputer systems
 Demonstrate proficiency in working with basic computer system
architecture
 Explain the purpose and importance of hardware standards
 Identify common computing platforms
 Analyze the computer site environment
 Classify computer architecture and processor types
 Identify and explain CPU and system components
ND
EARLY 2
Strand: Operating Systems
Competencies:
 Explain operating systems
 Implement and maintain security compliance
 Apply systems operations procedures
 Maintain and respond to system needs
Strand: Networking
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic network classifications and topologies
 Demonstrate knowledge of local-area network trends and issues
 Demonstrate knowledge of network physical layer
ND
QUARTER
LATE 2
Strand: Networking
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of network connectivity basics
 Demonstrate knowledge of protocol concepts
 Demonstrate knowledge of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
standard (ISO Standard 7498)
 Demonstrate knowledge of communication standards for networks
 Demonstrate knowledge of data encoding basics
 Demonstrate knowledge of IP addressing schemes
QUARTER
Strand: Network Architectures
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of network architecture
 Demonstrate knowledge of the basics of Ethernet technology
 Demonstrate knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol suite details
Strand: Wireless
Competencies:
 Explain wireless communications
 Design and implement a wireless network solution
 Evaluate security concerns specific to wireless networks and devices,
and techniques for minimizing those risks
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Basic Business Concepts
 Explain basic business organization and structure
 Discuss the role of IT in meeting business strategic objectives
 Explain how IT functions interface with other business functions
1ST QUARTER only
 Guest Speaker: Industry: Career outlook, Training, Certifications
 Field Trip: Woodland Data Center
 Webxam: 82mc03-Operating Systems
2ND QUARTER only
 Guest Speaker: Helpdesk/Desktop Tech
 Webxam: 82mc05-Networking Basics
 Field Trip: ITT Tech/DeVry
 Webxam: 82mc06-Networking
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
7
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
COMPUTER NETWORKING II (GRADE 11 / YEAR 3)
RD
RD
EARLY 3 QUARTER
LATE 3 QUARTER
Strand: Secure Network Management
Competencies:
 Implement secure network management activities and procedures
 Explain communication in a WAN environment
Strand: Network Management
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and
procedures
 Demonstrate knowledge of network applications
 Solve network applications problems
 Perform network analysis, selection, and design
Strand: Network Management
Competencies:
 Perform network installation procedures
 Perform network operation procedures
 Perform hardware and desktop support
 Perform network administration
 Perform network maintenance and diagnostics and testing
 Recommend disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Strand: System Installation and Maintenance
Competencies:
 Explain backup and recovery, both on and offsite
 Troubleshoot problems
 Evaluate problem-solving processes and results
 Integrate software upgrades and fixes
TH
LATE 4 QUARTER
TH
Strand: Business Processes for IT Professionals
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of project planning methodology
 Conduct requirements analysis
 Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements analysis phase
 Identify current technical environment
 Demonstrate knowledge of design alternatives and options
 Demonstrate knowledge of how systems and products are developed
 Discuss solutions versus requirements
 Explain quality assurance processes
 Demonstrate knowledge of the testing environment
Strand: Business Processes for IT Professionals
Competencies:
 Describe key components of an implementation plan
 Explain the value a communication plan can provide to implementation
 Explain the value a training plan can provide to implementation
 Explain how business continuity plans (e.g., disaster recovery, rollback) interrelate with implementation plans
 Demonstrate knowledge of information technology operations and
maintenance
 Explain the role of maintenance as part of the IT function
 Define components of incidence and problem management
 Identify components of change management process
 Create relational databases
 Create spreadsheets
 Create presentations using presentation graphics
EARLY 4 QUARTER
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Basic Business Concepts
 Explain basic business organization and structure
 Discuss the role of IT in meeting business strategic objectives
3RD QUARTER only
 Webxam: 82mc07-Security
 Guest Speaker: Networking Professional
 Explain how IT functions interface with other business functions
4TH QUARTER only
 Webxam: 82mc02-Industry Concepts and Practices
 Webxam: 82mc08-Business Processes
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
8
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
COMPUTER NETWORKING III (GRADE 12 / YEAR 4)
ST
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of information technology history
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the information technology impact on
society
 Demonstrate knowledge of information technology basics
 Demonstrate knowledge of software associated with information
technology
 Evaluate career opportunities in information technology
 Explore the future of information technologies
 Create documents using word processing software
ND
EARLY 2
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Install/configure software programs
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Internet
 Access the Internet
 Utilize Internet services
 Demonstrate knowledge of Web page basics
 "Install computer system (e.g., monitor, keyboard, disk drive, and
printer)"
Strand: Computer User Support: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Analyze technical support needed
 Perform customer service
 Provide support and training
ND
QUARTER
LATE 2
Strand: Network Management
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of network management activities and
procedures
 Demonstrate knowledge of network applications
 Solve network applications problems
 Perform network analysis, selection, & design
 Perform network installation procedures
 Perform network operation procedures
 Perform hardware and desktop support
 Perform network administration
 Perform network maintenance and diagnostics and testing
 Recommend disaster recovery and business continuity plans
QUARTER
Strand: Wide-Area Networks
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic telecommunications and the
interconnection of networks
 Assess user needs for a wide-area network (WAN)
 Design WAN systems
Strand: System Installation and Maintenance
Competencies:
 Explain backup and recovery, both on and offsite
 Troubleshoot problems
 Evaluate problem-solving processes and results
 Integrate software upgrades and fixes
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
1ST QUARTER only
 Guest Speaker: Industry: Career Outlook
 Webxam: 82mc01-IT Basics
 Field Trip: Woodland Data Center
2ND QUARTER only
 Webxam: 82mc05-Network Basics
 Webxam: 82mc06-Networking
 Field Trip: Technical College
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
9
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
COMPUTER NETWORKING III (GRADE 12 / YEAR 4)
RD
LATE 3 QUARTER
RD
Strand: Telecommunications
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of transmission line applications
 Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and techniques used in working
with communications systems
 Demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications networks
Strand: Business Processes for IT Professionals
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of design alternatives and options
 Demonstrate knowledge of how systems and products are developed
 Discuss solutions versus requirements
 Explain quality assurance processes
 Demonstrate knowledge of the testing environment
 Describe key components of an implementation plan (e.g.,
communication, business continuity plan)
 Explain the value a communication plan can provide to implementation
 Explain the value a training plan can provide to implementation
EARLY 3 QUARTER
Strand: Network Management
Competency:
 Explain systems theory
Strand: Secure Network Management
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of project planning methodology
 Conduct requirements analysis
 Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements analysis phase
 Identify current technical environment
TH
LATE 4 QUARTER
TH
Strand: Business Law and Legal Issues
Competencies:
 Define intellectual property rights covered by intellectual law
 Describe the components of contracts
 Identify current regulatory issues (e.g., HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley,
Sarbanes- Oxley, NSA–National Security Act, Homeland Security)
Strand: Professional Practices
Competencies:
 Explain the role of the IT professional in maintaining customer
satisfaction
 Explain the importance of teams in achieving IT project goals
 Explain the importance of professional behavior in the IT environment
 Explain the importance of health and safety standards and concepts in
the IT workplace
EARLY 4 QUARTER
Strand: Technical Writing and Documentation
Competencies:
 Evaluate technical writing requirements
 Write technical reports
 Conduct technical research
 Design technical documentation
 Develop technical documentation
Strand: Professional Practices
Competencies:
 Identify legal and ethical behavior
 Explain professional responsibilities
Strand: Basic Business Concepts
Competencies:
 Explain business ownership
 Explain basic business organization & structure
 Discuss the role of IT in meeting business strategic objectives
 Explain how IT functions interface with other business functions
 Determine factors affecting business risk
 Demonstrate knowledge of cost-benefit analysis
 Explain the vendor management process
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
3RD QUARTER only
 Webxam: 82mc04-IS Theory and User Support
 Guest Speaker: Networking Professional
4TH QUARTER only
 Webxam: 82mc02-Industry Concepts and Practices
 Webxam: 82mc08-Business Processes
 Field Trip: IT Department Local Business
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
10
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
PROGRAMMING & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT I (GRADE 10 / YEAR 2)
ST
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the information technology impact on
society.
 Demonstrate knowledge of information technology
 Create documents using word processing software.
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of information technology history
ND
EARLY 2
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Evaluate and access information using electronic sources
 Demonstrate proficiency with electronic mail and instant messaging
 Install/configure software programs
 Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Internet
 Access the Internet
 Utilize Internet services
ND
QUARTER
LATE 2
Strand: Information Technology Basics
Competencies:
 Create spreadsheets
 Create presentations using presentation graphics
 Apply computer office tools
 Demonstrate knowledge of basic data communications components
and trends
QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Concepts and Practices
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of software associated with information
technology
 Evaluate career opportunities in information technology
 Explore the future of information technologies
WEBXAM 83MC.01
RD
RD
EARLY 3 QUARTER
LATE 3 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Concepts and Practices
Competencies:
 Explain operating systems
 Describe computer memory utilization
 Implement and maintain security compliance
 Perform configuration management activities
Strand: Information Technology Concepts and Practices
Competencies:
 Evaluate application software packages
 Analyze technical support needed
 Provide support and training
WEBXAM 83MC.02
TH
TH
EARLY 4 QUARTER
LATE 4 QUARTER
Strand: Hardware and Software Systems
Competencies:
 Demonstrate proficiency in working with microcomputer systems
 Demonstrate proficiency in working with basic computer system
architecture
 Explain the purpose and importance of hardware standards
 Identify and explain CPU and system components
Strand: Hardware and Software Systems
Competencies:
 Identify common computing platforms
 Analyze the computer site environment
 Classify computer architecture and processor types
 Classify computer systems
 Identify and describe peripheral equipment
WEBXAM 83MC.03
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills: 1ST Quarter
 Social and Emotional Intelligence
 Information, Media and Technology Literacy
Employability Skills: 3RD Quarter
 Legal Practices and Ethical Aspects of Work
 Economics
Employability Skills: 2ND Quarter
 Financial Literacy
Employability Skills: 4TH Quarter
 Safety
 Customer Service
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
TEACHER NOTES
11
Scope & Sequence 2013-2014
CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CAREER-TECHNICAL EDUCATION: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD PATHWAYS
PROGRAMMING & SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT II (GRADE 11 / YEAR 3)
ST
ST
EARLY 1 QUARTER
Strand: Programming Concepts
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of programming language concepts
 Apply software design techniques
 Identify models of application
 Code programs
 Use integrated development environment to build a program operations
and control structures
 Debug programs
ND
EARLY 2
LATE 1 QUARTER
Strand: Programming Concepts
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of computational and string operations
 Demonstrate knowledge of logical operations and control structures
 Use integrated development environment to build a program
 Debug programs
 Develop programs by applying specialized techniques and tools
ND
QUARTER
Strand: Programming Concepts
Competencies:
 Develop programs by applying specialized techniques and tools
 Code programs
 Evaluate application software packages
 Debug programs
 Develop programs by applying specialized techniques and tools
WEBXAM 83MC.04
LATE 2
Strand: Website Management and Database Applications
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of Web programming basics
 Apply knowledge of Web hosting
 Demonstrate knowledge of HTML fundamentals
 Create a basic HTML document
 Demonstrate knowledge of graphics and multimedia
 Link Web documents
 Utilize forms in an HTML document
 Create & format a table on an HTML document
RD
RD
EARLY 3 QUARTER
Strand: Website Management and Database Applications
Competencies:
 Integrate scripting into an HTML document
 Gather data and identify customer requirements and scope of work
 Demonstrate knowledge of usability and interface design
 Create/maintain a static Web site
 Demonstrate how to link documents
QUARTER
LATE 3 QUARTER
Strand: Website Management and Database Applications
Competencies:
 Create relational databases.
 Create database query
 Identify backup and recovery requirements for physical database
 Identify and integrate database access requirements
 Specify physical database characteristics
 Reconcile physical design with processing requirements
 Design and implement stored procedures
 Apply databases to actual situations and business problems
WEBXAM 83MC.05
TH
TH
EARLY 4 QUARTER
LATE 4 QUARTER
Strand: Information Technology Business Processes
Competencies:
 Demonstrate knowledge of how systems and products are developed
 Discuss solutions versus requirements
 Explain quality assurance processes
 Demonstrate knowledge of the testing environment
 Describe key components of an implementation plan (e.g.
communication, business continuity plan)
 Explain the value a communication plan can provide to implementation
Strand: Information Technology Business Processes
Competencies:
 Explain the value a training plan can provide to implementation
 Explain how business continuity plans (e.g., disaster recovery, rollback)
interrelate with implementation plans
 Demonstrate knowledge of information technology operations and
maintenance
 Explain the role of maintenance as part of the IT function
 Define components of incidence and problem management
 Identify components of change management process
WEBXAM 83MC.06
ON-GOING EMPHASIS/CAREER CONNECTIONS
Employability Skills: 1ST Quarter
 Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
 Communication Skills
Employability Skills: 3RD Quarter
 College and Career Preparation
Employability Skills: 2ND Quarter
 Health Literacy
 Entrepreneurial Concepts
Employability Skills: 4TH Quarter
 Business Readiness Skills
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS (MULTIPLE AREAS)
Please reference SEL Index
Coming Academic Year 2014-2015
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Scope & Sequence Guide
2013-2014