Email: Lonjel.Hall@ocps.

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Introduction
to
Information
Technology

Ms. Hall
Room 813
A few course objectives are:
Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and
application of information systems to
accomplish job objectives and
enhance workplace performance.
Demonstrate proficiency using html
commands.
Demonstrate proficiency in page
design applicable to the WWW.
Demonstrate proficiency using
specialized web design software.
Develop an awareness of the
information technology industry.
Develop an awareness of
microprocessors and digital
computers.
Develop an awareness of
programming languages.
Develop an awareness of emerging
technologies.
Demonstrate an understanding of
the seven layers of the Open Systems
Interface (OSI) model.
Demonstrate proficiency using
common & specialized software
applications.

Course Description
This course is designed to provide an
introduction to information technology concepts
and careers as well as the impact information
technology has on the world, people, and
industry and basic web design concepts. The
content includes information technology career
research; operating systems and software
applications; electronic communications
including e-mail and Internet services; basic
HTML web commands and design; emerging
technologies, and Web page design. Students
will have the opportunity to receive a CIW
industry certification if they successfully pass
the certification exam. They also have the
chance to receive high school and college credit.

Semester 1 2014-2015


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What is the
Discipline Policy?

100-90% A
89-80% B
79-70% C
69-60% D

Bellwork 5%
Homework 10%
Classwork 40%
Test/Projects 25%
Quizzes 20%

Late Work Policy
Work can be turned in
up to 5 days after the
assignment due date.
2 points will be
deducted for every day
the assignment is late
*This policy is subject to
change
Class Website
Each class has a
webpage with a
Classwork, Homework
and Extra Credit page.
Extra credit is given
numerous times
throughout the semester.
Students will need to
check the class website to
get the assignments.
Warning from the teacher
Parent contact-phone call or email
Lunch Detention
Parent conference
Discipline referral

Grading Scale
Semester 1 2014-2015
Ms. Hall
How can you earn
Good Grades in this class?
Hand in all assignments on time! Late work will
receive reduced credit unless you have an excused
absence
Stay organized using your planner and
notebook/binder
Monitor your grades and progress on ProgressBook
regularly
Check the class website frequently
18-WEEK GRADING SYSTEM
Semester I-Introduction to Information Systems
GRADING
PERIOD
UNITS
First/Second
Quarter
Unit 1-Keyboarding
Unit 2-Career Planning
Unit 3-Business Skills
Unit 4-CIW
Information Technology Career Paths
Networking Systems
Unit 5-Computer Hardware
Email
Worldwide Web
Information Technology

18-WEEK GRADING SYSTEM
Semester II- Introduction to Information Systems
GRADING
PERIOD
UNITS
Third/Fourth
Quarter

Unit 4-CIW
HTML
Microprocessors and Digital Computers
Open Systems Interface (OSI)
Common Software Applications
Unit 5-Web Design
Unit 6-Emerging Technologies
Unit 7-Specialized software Applications
Unit 8-Career Planning