Electives
MS Exploring Information Technology
Grades: 6, 7, 8
Couse description
If students have ever dreamed of a job in information technology (IT) but aren’t sure where to start, this course helps them explore the different career options available in the field of IT. The course begins by exploring the basic biblical teaching about technology by posing this question: Is technology good or bad? After students debate the answer, they examine various IT pathways of web and digital communications, information and support services, network systems, and programming and software development. In addition, students learn to recognize the proper stewardship of technology. This course gives students the opportunity to investigate the various career pathways that are in such high demand in the world of IT. As they do, they develop a wise, biblical approach to career planning and reflect on Christian approaches to and Christian applications for software development.
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Course Types
Prerequisites
None
Required Materials
Equipment: Audio and video recording device (video camera or webcam)
Software: Google Drive, Google Sites, Gmail, Lucidpress, Obvibase, CodeSkulptor3, Webcamera.io (free, but may require account creation)
In addition to a computer with an Internet connection, most courses require speakers (or headphones); a digital camera or scanner to take photos of completed work; a printer; common household items; access to research materials; and productivity software for word processing, presentations, etc.