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Intro to Info Tech / Cybersecurity
Course Description
• Prepares students with knowledge and background of technology careers, programming, hardware, and cybersecurity.
• Students will explore the impact of technology, hardware/software, networks, telecommunications technologies, digital media, information security, job skills for IT industries, and software development process.
Grading
Daily Work (60% of Semester Grade): Tasks completed throughout the semester to develop skills
Assessments (40% of Semester Grade): Quizzes, Tests, and Projects completed throughout the semester
Semester Test (15% of Final Grade): End of Semester Assessment
Classroom Expectations
1. Be Respectful (treat other the way you want to be treated, show kindness and consideration, accept others for who they are)
2. Be Reasonable (ask for permission and keep me informed)
3. Be Responsible (be in control of your own behavior, do your part when working with others, bring MacBook to class, and have your work completed on time)
Procedures
Snacks/Drinks: water only (otherwise ask for permission)
Electronic Devices: Not allowed during school hours
Late Work: Turn work in on time; work not completed during class will be student's responsibility to complete outside of class. Accepted by end of week or make arrangements with me
Assignments
| Thu, Aug 27 | Welcome / Expectations |
| Fri, Aug 28 | Bell Ringer - How does the Internet affect your life? / Blackout scenario / Brainstorm effects / Internet role in each community sector |
| Mon, Aug 31 | Bell Ringer - How does the Internet influence the community? / Electronic devices and computers |
| Tue, Sep 1 | Bell Ringer - What you learned about electronic devices? / Core functional areas impacted by technology |
| Wed, Sep 2 | Bell Ringer - Which area do computers help the most people? Explain your reasoning. / Technology impact on community / Impact matrix with table of positive and negative impact |
| Thu, Sep 3 | Bell Ringer - What roles do social media and technology play in your life? / Teen use statistics / Physical and mental health issues casued by computer use / Practical solutions / Unit 1 Assessment |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Bell Ringer - What is binary system? / Represent numbers, text, visual and sound using binary system |
| Wed, Sep 9 | Bell Ringer - binary system / hardware components / input/output devices |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Bell Ringer - What are the main hardware component of a computer? / memory and storage types / factors purchasing computer / research buying a computer |
| Fri, Sep 11 | Bell Ringer - Factors to consider when buying a computer / Buying a computer project due / Unit 2 Assessment |
| Mon, Sep 14 | Bell Ringer - Explain what you know about software / Software development life cycle / Systems and operating system functions |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Bell Ringer - What determines what software you need? What different software do you use at home than at school? / Types and purpose of productivity software / Software solutions for personal and professional use |
| Wed, Sep 16 | Bell Ringer - What is the Internet? / How the Internet developed / Internet vs World Wide Web |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Bell Ringer - Explain 4 major developments of the Internet / 3 pillars of the Internet / Physical and logical infrastructure of the Internet |
| Fri, Sep 18 | Software and Internet assessment |
| Mon, Sep 21 | Bell Ringer - What is telecommunications? / terms / types of networks / components of data communication / how data moves |
| Tue, Sep 22 | Bell Ringer - Explain the 5 components of data communication / networking media / network devices / software and networking services |
| Wed, Sep 23 | Bell Ringer - Explain ways a smart phone connects to the outside world without a wire / 4 dominant wireless technologies / scenarios / digital media areas / interactive media |
| Thu, Sep 24 | Unit 5 & 6 Assessment / begin digital media homecoming |
| Fri, Sep 25 | digital media homecoming due |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Bell Ringer - What do you know about computer crimes and information security? / computer crimes and security / self check |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Bell Ringer - explain the CIA triad / keeping electronic devices secure / set up home Wi-Fi router / passwords |
| Wed, Sep 30 | Bell Ringer - Explain the importance of passwords and provide 3 examples of strong passwords / email (red flags and defenses) |
| Thu, Oct 1 | Bell Ringer - Explain email scams and signs to watch for / Threats and defenses for networks / types of networks and subnetworks |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Bell Ringer - Explain threats and defenses for networks / hacker threats / software scams |
| Mon, Oct 5 | Bell Ringer - Explain vulnerability, threat, and risk / Computer Crime and Information Security Assignment (Brochure and PSA) |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Bell Ringer - Explain 3 types of hackers by intent / Computer Crime and Information Security Assignment |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Bell Ringer - What is your best advice to stay safe online? / Computer Crime and Information Security Assignment due / Prepare for Unit 7 Assessment |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Unit 7 Assessment / KC7cyber |