Principles of Information Technology

As of August 13,  2025

JAMES “NIKKI” ROWE HIGH SCHOOL

Information Technology

Principles of Information Technology

2025

Instructor Information:

1. Instructor:             Juan Betancourt, Master of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences: Business Technology 

2. Office Location:    IA-1 

3. Telephone #:         956-632-5100

4. FAX #:                       956-632-8850

5. E-mail Address:       juan.betancourt@mcallenisd.net

6. Office Hours:          10:20AM-11:10AM 

Course Information:

1. Course Name:           Principles of Information Technology

2. Course #/Section:     02 

3. Classroom Location: IA-1

4. Class Days/Times:    M-F  02 (9:10-10:15) 

5. Google Classroom Code:  email teacher

6. Class Code: 

7.  Course Description:

In Principles of Information Technology, students will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will implement personal and interpersonal skills to prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace environment. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment.

Course Requirements, Evaluation Methods, and Grading Criteria:

1. Requirements: This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-10. 

2. Required Textbook, Resources, and Materials:

Principles of Information Technology 1st Ed, Austin and Bergkvist 

https://www.g-wonlinetextbooks.com/

Materials:

Earbuds wired ( 3.5mm jack)

3. Tutoring:

Tuesday and Wednesday

4:15-5:15

4. Grading Categories:

Six Weeks

Exam/Test, Project, Term Paper, Presentation, Portfolio, Lab                                                    60%

Quiz, Journal, Lab, Homework, Classwork, Benchmark                                                                 40%

Semester 

1st /4th  Six Weeks   : ……….……….[25%]

2nd  / 5th Six Weeks   : ……………….[25%]

3rd / 6th Six Weeks   :….……………..[25%]

Semester Exam 1 / 2:………………..[25%]

                                                            Total: 100

5. Class Outline (Tentative)

1st SW

1. Introduction to Information Technology

2. Hardware

2nd SW

3. Software

4. File Management

7. Word Processing

3rd SW

8. Formal Documents

9. Presentation Software

10. Spreadsheet Software

4thSW

12. Database Software

13. Internet and the World Wide Web

14. Communication Networks

5th SW

15. Electronic Communication and Collaboration

16 Security, Privacy and Safety

17 Careers in Information Technology

6th SW

5. Purchasing, Maintaining and Troubleshooting

11. Advanced Spreadsheet Software