Course Title: Principles of Information Technology 1a/1b State: TN State Course Title: Computer Science Foundations State Course Code: C10H11
Indicator Instructional Focus Student Engagement
Evidence
The course aligns with high school level standards. The content is written at a high school level, with examples that are developmentally appropriate. Content is age appropriate and academically challenging for students. There are engaging visuals throughout the curriculum including graphs, charts, and diagrams. Examples Include, but are not limited to, the following: Principles of Information Techology 1a: Unit 1: The Basics: Understanding Computer Hardware, Lesson 4: Wired Connections section: graphic and information box Principles of Information Technology 1b: Unit 6: Become a Pro at Presentations. Lesson 3, section titled Flowcharts, including graphics and subsection titled Organizational Charts Principles of Information Technology 1a: Unit 4: Networking Fundamentals. Lesson 2, section titled Client-Server vs Peer-Peer, graphic in section Principles of Information Technology 1a: Unit 8: Programming Pro Tips. Lesson 3, section titled Batch Files, graph titled Common Batch Commands
Activity Aligned to Grade Level
The activities throughout the course are designed to improve students' knowledge and skills. Activities provide opportunities for hands-on practice. This ensures that students build skills relevant to their career pathways. Examples Include, but are not limited to, the following: Principles of Information Technology 1a: Unit 2: Data and Storage, Cumulative Project 2, Step 5: Test the Circuit Principles of Information Technology 1a: Unit 2: Data and Storage, Cumulative Project 2, Step 4: Build a Circuit Principles of Information Technology 1a: Unit 4: Networking Fundamentals. Cumulative Project 4 (students create timeline of history of the internet) Principles of Information Technology 1a: Unit 2: Data and Storage, Cumulative Project 2, Step 2: Learn How to Test Circuit Principles of Information Technology 1a: Unit 3: Systems and Software 101. Activity (tracing the history of Cloud storage)