information technology academic library

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ONLINE
In this course, we introduce students to the knowledge base and technical skills that will help them to successfully compete for jobs within the Information Technology Career Cluster. Lessons are structured so that students learn and then demonstrate not only critical assessment and analytic skills, but also interpersonal skills that are valued so highly among IT employers.

​We explore a range of career tracks that include network engineers, application/programming developers, and systems analysts. These career paths are described in depth, discussing typical job 
responsibilities, educational and licensure requirements, working conditions, and job outlooks.

​​​Our lessons help students place the evolution of technology and job opportunities in context so that they will understand their important role in furthering its development. We believe that the most successful IT professionals combine technical know-how with leadership ability. To this end, students learn that their acquired expertise comes with the responsibility to represent themselves and the companies they work for within the highest legal and ethical standards.
UNIT 1 - HARDWARE AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCTION
UNIT 2 - OPERATING SYSTEMS, SYSTEM SOFTWARE, MOBILE APPLICATIONS
  1. Course Overview
  2. Computer Systems and Networks
  3. Network Ethics and Security
  4. Project: Benefit Analysis Study: Small Business Expansion (Complete this assignment Small Business Expansion)
  5. Information Storage
  6. Quiz 1: Computer Systems and Networks
  7. Internet in Business and Society
  8. Human-Centered Technology
  9. Project: Biometrics Report  (Complete this assignment Small Business Expansion)
  10. Mobile Computing
  11. Quiz 2: Internet in Business and Society
  12. Unit 1 Test
  13. Course Project Part 1: Capstone Project  (Complete this assignment for the Capstone Project in Information Technology)
  14. Glossary and Credits
  1. Computer, Server, and Mobile Operating Systems
  2. Operating Systems vs. System Software
  3. Battle of the Operating Systems
  4. Project: PowerPoint Presentation: Smart Phone Preference Survey  (Complete this assignment Smart Phone Preference)
  5. Quiz 1: Operating Systems and System Software
  6. Mobile Application Development and Implementation
  7. Project: Mobile App Development (Complete this assignment Mobile App Development)
  8. Applications vs. Software
  9. The Mobile Application Business
  10. Quiz 2: Mobile Application Development
  11. Unit 2 Test
  12. Course Project Part 2: Capstone Project  (Complete this assignment for the Capstone Project in Information Technology)
  13. Glossary and Credits
UNIT 3 - INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS
UNIT 4 - INTERNET UTILIZATION AND INFORMATION LITERACY
  1. What is an Information System?
  2. Project: Building a Local GIS  (Complete this assignment Building a Local GIS)
  3. Types of Information Systems
  4. Jobs in Information Systems
  5. Quiz 1: Introduction to Information Systems
  6. Planning Information Systems
  7. Developing Information Systems
  8. Implementing Information Systems
  9. Project: On the Job: System Developer  (Complete this assignment On the Job System Developer)
  10. Quiz 2: Developing and Implementing Information Systems
  11. Unit 3 Test
  12. Course Project Part 3: Capstone Project  (Complete this assignment for the Capstone Project in Information Technology)
  13. Glossary and Credits
  1. Internet Use in Home and Business
  2. Project: School Internet Policies Report  (Complete this assignment School Internet Policies Report)
  3. Security on the Internet
  4. Cloud Computing
  5. Quiz 1: Internet Use in Home and Business
  6. Internet Best Practices and Protocols
  7. Information Library Systems
  8. Jobs in Information Literacy
  9. Project: Digital Library Research  (Complete this assignment Digital Library Research)
  10. Quiz 2: Internet Best Practices and Protocols
  11. Unit 4 Test
  12. Course Project Part 4: Capstone Project  (Complete this assignment for the Capstone Project in Information Technology)
  13. Glossary and Credits
UNIT 5 - MOBILE APPLICATION PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTIVITY
UNIT 6 - COURSE PROJECT, REVIEW, AND EXAM
  1. Mobile Application Construction
  2. Project: Flowcharts for Free-to-Play and Pay-to-Play Versions of a Travel Game App  (Complete this assignment Flowcharts for Free-to-Play and Pay-to-Play Versions of a Travel Game App)
  3. Mobile Application Programming
  4. The Business of Mobile Application Development
  5. Quiz 1: Mobile Application Construction and Programming
  6. Mobile Application Development Project Management
  7. Project: Compare/Contrast Report: Five Mobile Operating Platforms  (Complete this assignment Compare/Contrast Report: Five Mobile Operating Platforms)
  8. Tools of the Trade
  9. Outsourcing vs. In-House Development
  10. Quiz 2: Mobile Application Development
  11. Unit 5 Test
  12. Course Project Part 5: Capstone Project  (Complete this assignment for the Capstone Project in Information Technology)
  13. Glossary and Credits
  1. Course Project Part 6: Capstone Project  (Complete this assignment for the Capstone Project in Information Technology)
  2. Review
  3. Exam