Student Resources
“Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.”
Will Rogers
Introduction to Information Technology
2014 / 2015
Here students will find class information such as quizzes, tests, vocabulary, links, etc. posted to help them
achieve excellence throughout the school year. Here are tools. Use them.
Miami Beach Senior High School
C.I W.
Certified Internet Web Professional
CIW Internet Business Associate Certification
Prep Course Lesson 1 through 10 here:
http://education.certification-partners.com/ciw/
Course Description: Internet Business Associate prepares students to work effectively in
today's business environment. In this course, you will learn about the tasks involved in various
Information Technology (IT) job roles, and explore career opportunities in the IT industry. You
will also learn about Internet connection methods, Internet protocols, the Domain Name
System (DNS), cloud computing and mobile devices. You will study the basic functions of Web
browsers, the components of Web addresses and browser use in the business world. You will
learn how browser plug-ins and add-ons can improve your Web-browsing experience, and you
will use browsers to download and manage files.
You will learn about databases as they relate to Web search engines, and you will use search
engines to conduct basic and advanced Web searches. This course also teaches you to use
local and Web-based (cloud-based) e-mail clients, and it provides guidelines for
communicating effectively over the Internet using Web technologies and social networking
tools. You will also learn about Internet research and collaboration tools, software
development tools, and the patent and licensing practices that accompany software
applications.
In addition, you will learn how to protect your privacy and personal information on the
Internet. This topic includes protecting your reputation by limiting the information you post
online. This course also discusses the risks associated with being connected to the Internet,
and the security measures that can keep your computer system and your personal information
secure. You will also learn about the use and control of cookies. Finally, you will study the
fundamental elements of project and program management, and the importance of acquiring
these skills for all IT job roles.
Certifications: To earn the CIW Internet Business Associate designation,
participants must pass the CIW Internet Business Associate 1D0-61A certification
exam. This exam is a timed, multiple-choice, high-stakes exam administered in a
proctored environment. For more information about CIW exams, visit
www.CIWcertified.com.
ASSERT YOUR CLAIM AND PROVE IT
School wide writing initiative to pass the writing
exam.
TEEN INK ARTICLE:
Negative Effects of Technology on Society
ESSAY DRAFT WORK FORM:
Assert Your Claim and Prove It (with Evidence and Elaboration)
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Classroom Rules To Remember
#1 No Food, Drinks, or Playing Games in class
#2 Be on time to class, in your seat at the bell
#3 Leave assignments due in the tray up front
#4 Place your personal items under your desk
#5 No Cell Phones, iPods, or electronic devices
#6 Stay in your assigned seat
#7 Raise your hand to speak. Don’t be rude
#8 Give respect to all and you will get respect
#9 Follow the school dress code & wear your ID
#10 Report any computer problems ASAP
#11 Do not change any settings on computers
#12 Leave the room, work area, and your desk the way
you found it or better, so that we all have a nice
environment to learn each period.
Planner Cover Contest Requirements
1. Use One color, with black, white, & gray
2. Print out in 8.5” x 11” portrait orientation
3. Include a slogan for school spirit
4. Include the years 2015 - 2016
5. Include the School Name
6.
Include Your Name
(preferably in the bottom right)
7. Include a graphic, artwork, or logo
Microsoft MOS Curriculum
Exam 70-603:
Using Microsoft® Office
PowerPoint® 2010
1. Creating and Formatting Presentations
1.1. Create new presentations
1.2. Customize slide masters.
1.3. Add elements to slide masters
1.4. Create and change presentation elements
1.5. Arrange slides
2. Creating and Formatting Slide Content
2.1. Insert and format text boxes.
2.2. Manipulate text.
2.3. Add and link existing content to
presentations
2.4. Apply, customize, modify, and remove
animations
3. Working With Visual Content
3.1. Create SmartArt diagrams
3.2. Modify SmartArt diagrams.
3.3. Insert illustrations and shapes.
3.4. Modify illustrations
3.5. Arrange illustrations and other content
3.6. Insert and modify charts
3.7. Insert and modify tables
4. Collaborating on and Delivering Presentations
4.1. Review presentations
4.2. Protect presentations.
4.3. Secure and Share Presentations
4.4. Prepare printed materials
4.5. Prepare for and rehearse presentation
Delivery
PowerPoint Tutorial:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/results.aspx?filter=3&qu=training&av=zpp140
Exam 70-601:
Using Microsoft® Office
Word 2010
1. Creating and Customizing Documents
1.1. Create and format documents
1.2. Lay out documents
1.3. Make documents and content easier to find
1.4. Personalize Office Word 2007.
2. Formatting Content
2.1. Format text and paragraphs
2.2. Manipulate text
2.3. Control pagination
3. Working with Visual Content
3.1. Insert illustrations
3.2. Format illustrations
3.3. Format text graphically
3.4. Insert and modify text boxes
4. Organizing Content
4.1. Structure content by using Quick Parts
4.2. Use tables and lists to organize content
4.3. Modify tables
4.4. Insert and format references and captions
4.5. Merge documents and data sources
5. Reviewing Documents
5.1. Navigate documents.
5.2. Compare and merge document versions
5.3. Manage tracked changes
5.4. Insert, modify, and delete comments
6. Sharing and Securing Content
6.1. Prepare documents for sharing
6.2. Control document access
6.3. Attach digital signatures
Word Tutorial:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-
us/support/results.aspx?filter=3&qu=training&av=zwd140
Exam 70-604:
Using Microsoft® Office
Outlook® 2010
1. Managing Messaging
1.1. Create and send an e-mail message
1.2. Create and manage your signature and
automated messages
1.3. Manage e-mail message attachments
1.4. Configure e-mail message sensitivity and
importance settings
1.5. Configure e-mail message security settings
1.6. Configure e-mail message delivery options
1.7. View e-mail messages
2. Managing Scheduling
2.1. Create appointments, meetings, and events
2.2. Send meeting requests
2.3. Update, cancel, and respond to meeting
requests
2.4. Customize calendar settings
2.5. Share your Calendar with others
2.6. View other calendars
3. Managing Tasks
3.1. Create, modify, and mark tasks as complete
3.2. Accept, decline, assign, update, and respond
to tasks
4. Managing Contacts and Personal Contact
Information
4.1. Create and modify contacts
4.2. Edit and use an electronic business card
4.3. Create and modify distribution lists
4.4. Create a secondary address book
5. Organizing Information
5.1. Categorize Office Outlook 2007 items
by color
5.2. Create and manage Office Outlook 2007
data files
5.3. Organize mail folders
5.4. Locate Office Outlook 2007 items by using
the search feature
5.5. Create, modify and remove rules to manage
e-mail messages
5.6. Customize your Office Outlook 2007 Experience
Outlook Tutorial:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/results.aspx?filter=3&qu=training&av=zol140
Learn these terms for better understanding of Information
Technology and computers.
Term
Definition
antistatic bag
A polyethylene bag, usually pink or shiny transparent black, used to store
computer components such as expansion cards to keep them safe from
ESD.
Bit
The smallest unit of data that a computer can use, having a value of either 0
or 1. The word is an abbreviation for binary digit.
Bus
The electronic pathways between hardware components used to transfer
data back and forth.
Byte
A group of eight bits.
cache memory
A type of memory used to temporarily store frequently used data or
programs for quick access; similar to RAM but faster.
central processing unit
(CPU)
The “brain” of the computer that interprets and executes instructions; also
called the microprocessor or processor.
circuit board
A flat piece of insulating material inside a computer on which electrical
components are mounted.
compact disc (CD) drive
An optical storage device that reads data on compact discs; variations
include CD-ROM drives (read-only), CD-R drives (record once, read many
times), and CD-RW drives (rewritable). CDs have a smaller storage capacity
than digital video discs (DVDs).
computer system
A four-part system consisting of hardware, software, data, and people that
performs four basic actions: input, output, processing, and storage.
Data
The raw information, including text, numbers, sounds, and images, that a
computer reads and stores in the form of numbers.
digital video disc (DVD)
drive
An optical storage device that reads data on digital video discs; variations
include DVD-ROM drives (read-only), DVD-R drives (record once, read
many times), and DVD-RW drives (rewritable). DVDs have greater storage
capacity than CDs.
dual-core processor
A single chip with more than one processing core; it acts like two processors
but requires only one socket on the motherboard.
electrostatic discharge
(ESD)
The rapid flow of electric current between two objects of different electrical
potential. Because it can carry a large charge, ESD can cause serious
damage to electronic equipment.
expansion board/card
A small circuit board used to add extra functions or resources to a computer.
expansion slot
A socket on a computer’s motherboard used to hold an expansion board and
connect it to the bus (data pathway).
floppy drive
A magnetic storage device that reads data from and writes data to a floppy
disk, which is a metal disk (usually 3½ in.) inside a rigid plastic case. These
are found mostly on older machines—few new ones have floppy drives.
gigahertz (GHz)
A billion cycles per second; a measurement used to express a computer
system’s clock speed or clock rate.
Write
To send data to a storage or an output device.
hard drive
The primary, magnetic storage device in a computer. It is made of a group of
thin, metal platters that spin on a central spindle.
Hardware
The mechanical or physical devices of a computer system.
Input
The data entered into a computer; also, the action of entering data.
kilobyte (KB)
1,024 bytes.
megabyte (MB)
1,048,576 bytes, or 1,024 kilobytes of 1,024 bytes each. Hard drive
manufacturers sometimes use this term to mean one million bytes.
megahertz (MHz)
A million cycles per second; a measurement used to express a computer
system’s clock speed or clock rate.
Memory
A “work area” used by the CPU to read and write data and programs quickly
while they are being used; primary types are ROM and RAM.
Microprocessor
The “brain” of the computer that interprets and executes instructions; also
called the central processing unit (CPU).
Motherboard
The main circuit board in a computer that unifies all of a computer’s electrical
pathways and devices; also called the system board.
Output
The data produced by a computer after processing; also, the action of
producing data.
Processing
The action(s) a computer takes while following instructions from a software
program.
random-access memory
(RAM)
A type of memory that contains data that can be read or written to but is lost
when the computer is turned off.
Read
To transfer data from a storage or input device into memory, or from memory
into the central processing unit.
read-only memory (ROM)
A type of memory that contains data that is retrievable but cannot be
changed.
Software
A set of electronic instructions, also called programs, that tells a computer
what to do.
Storage
The media and devices used to record and hold data and programs
permanently.
storage devices
The hardware components that read and write data to and from storage
media.
storage media
The physical materials on which data is stored, such as hard disks, compact
discs and digital video discs, floppy disks, and magnetic tape. (Note that
magnetic tape is typically used for backup applications.)
system board
Another name for the motherboard.
system clock
An electronic source that generates a steady stream of electronic pulses.
Student Resource 1.1
Anticipation Guide: Principles of IT
Student
Name:___________________________________________
____________ Date:___________
Welcome to the AOIT Principles of Information Technology course! Over the next few months, you’ll learn a great deal
about information technology (IT): computers and their history, the systems that allow them to operate, the software
applications (like word processors, spreadsheets, and games) used on them, and the Internet, which links together
hundreds of millions of computers all over the planet. You’ll also learn about issues such as computer and Internet
security and privacy, when and how to upgrade computers and software, and the many ways IT affects people’s lives.
This is a hands-on course. That means that you’ll not only learn IT facts and concepts but also have lots of opportunities
to practice what you learn, including exploring software applications and discovering the special languages they’re written
in. You’ll have a chance to look inside computers and see how they’re put together. You’ll also get to meet a number of
professionals in the field, offering you a great opportunity to find out more about IT careers you might be interested in
pursuing.
Directions: For each of the statements below, underline “I
agree” if you think the statement is accurate and “I disagree”
if you disagree with it. Write one reason to explain your
guess.
As long as I can check my email and surf the web, I am “computer literate.”
My guess:
I agree
I disagree
My reason:
I learned:
All computer systems are basically alike on the inside.
My guess:
I agree
I disagree
My reason:
I learned:
Open source software is the wave of the future. Soon, it won’t matter what kind of machine a
person has, because everything will be open source and easily translatable from one
operating system to another.
My guess:
I agree
I disagree
My reason:
I learned:
Peer-to-peer networks are a great way to share all kinds of files.
My guess:
I agree
I disagree
My reason:
I learned:
Although computer programmers should focus on learning the very latest programming
languages, older programs written in languages like Fortran and COBOL are still in use.
My guess:
I agree
I disagree
My reason:
I learned:
Unrestricted access to technology is a fundamental human right.
My guess:
I agree
I disagree
My reason:
I learned:
If I get a job in the computer industry, I will never have to worry about being unemployed.
My guess:
My reason:
I learned:
I agree
I disagree
Student Resource 2.1
Reading: The Significance of Information Technology
On August 5, 2010, the San Jose copper-gold mine in Chile collapsed, leaving 33 miners trapped 2,300 feet below
ground. Sixty-nine days later, more than one billion people around the world applauded as they watched (via streaming
live video) the rescue unfold. Each one of the 33 miners was pulled from the ground alive. This amazing feat has been
considered one of the most successful rescue stories of the century and, undoubtedly, the technological innovations of
our day helped to save these miners’ lives. From robotic cameras and GPS navigation systems to heart rate and
temperature monitors, the importance of information technology to the rescue mission cannot be denied.
The Chilean miners’ rescue story is just one example of the importance of information technology to our world today
and provides a framework to comprehend the immense scope of how technology is used. From the common cell phone,
which allowed the trapped miners to communicate with the world above, to the amazingly complex NASA-engineered
capsule that safely carried the 33 men to the surface, technological innovations of all kinds have become an integral part
of our lives.
What Is Information Technology?
Information technology (IT) is a broad topic that deals with all aspects of managing and processing data with
computerized systems. This term relates to all of the types of technology used to create, store, retrieve, and share
information in all kinds of formats. Think of information technology as the “engine” that drives the systems we use to learn,
solve problems, and communicate.
Information technology has become intertwined with our daily activities. In fact, it’s hard to separate the two.
Obviously, items like computers and cell phones are an indispensable part of our culture, and we depend on them for
supporting us in just about everything we do. But what about some of the technological advancements that we may not
think about on a day-to-day basis, like geographic information systems (GIS) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)? To
what extent are these innovations a part of our lives and our world?
Information Technology in the World Today
The scope of information technology is very wide. On one level, the term information technology describes an industry
that uses computers, networking, and other equipment to process, store, retrieve, and protect information; on another, it
has grown to include everything that delivers information to a user. The term encompasses nearly all fields of work and
affects just about every organization, business, and individual.
A quick look at the following examples will enable you to see how information technology has become an essential part of
industry.
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The business world relies on technological advancements to help manage huge amounts of data and information.
Companies depend on computer technology to assist them with such things as data processing, bookkeeping, and
inventory tracking. Businesses of all sizes have increased productivity, become more cost effective, and seen
larger profits as a result of technological advancements.
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The medical industry uses information technology to assist with many day-to-day activities and procedures.
Electronic medical record (EMR) systems are now in place in many health care facilities. EMR systems store
patient data and medical history, and this helps to direct medical decisions when a patient enters the health care
system. Aside from EMR systems, doctors use information technology to help them diagnose and cure diseases,
too. They use laser medicine and MRI, and they even have special computer software to help them perform
surgeries. All of these IT advancements are allowing hospitals to improve the quality of care and extend the lives
of their patients.
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Construction engineering also relies on specific technological systems. Today nearly all project information is
entered into software tools that store, analyze, compute, and then help to inform most decisions about a project.
Advancements in this area help determine whether a building can withstand an earthquake or whether its aging
infrastructure should be redesigned. Society has benefited from this industry’s technological innovations in that
they have created safer living and working conditions for the world.
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Geological science uses technology to aid in the collection and analysis of demographic data, weather reports, and
more. Weather forecasters are able to predict more accurately the state of the atmosphere for a specific location
and time. Satellite-based communication systems can give warning of tsunamis, earthquakes, and other extreme
weather conditions and then convey this information to warning centers using real-time technology.
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Agriculture technology now incorporates advanced mapping instruments such as geographical information
systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) to provide information regarding the land and water in a
specific area. Farmers have computers linked to solar-powered weather stations that can provide important
information about wind speed, humidity, and air and soil temperatures. Some tractors and plows are even
equipped with global positioning systems!
As you can see from the examples above, information technology is an integral part of just about every industry. In fact,
industries have become dependent upon the efficiency and accuracy of information technology. Technology has
increased business production, reduced costs, and improved the processing and distribution process, in general.
Information technology has become inseparable from our daily activities. It drives our world and has changed the way
people and organizations accomplish tasks forever.
No matter what career path you choose, a solid background in information technology will put you at an advantage. As a
member of your school’s Academy of Information Technology, you are equipping yourself to meet the work world with the
IT skills you will need to succeed. One of the main goals of this Principles of IT course is to help you become computer
literate. Being computer literate means that you understand the concepts, vocabulary, and tasks related to general
computer use—the essential knowledge of the basic principles at the heart of everything we do with computers. This
foundation will prepare you to build additional information technology skills throughout your life.