Principles of Information Technology Class Assignments

1st 9 Weeks

Weeks 1 - 3

Course Introduction, Classroom Procedures and Expectations

Welcome back everyone! I hope you all had an absolutely amazing summer! Today we will get to know each other and begin creating our social contract.

Emerging Technologies and Electronic Communication

  • Emerging technologies (TEKS 3A)

  • Internet, e-mail, and electronic communication skills (TEKS 3B,C,D,E)

  • Cybersecurity awareness (TEKS 3F,G)

Weeks 4 - 6

Computer Hardware

  • Tools and safety procedures (TEKS 4B)

  • Hardware components and their functions (TEKS 4A)

  • Peripheral devices installation (TEKS 4C)

  • Troubleshooting (TEKS 4A,B)

Weeks 7 - 9

Computer Software

  • Software varieties and their functions (TEKS 5A,B,E)

  • File and system management (TEKS 5C,F,G)

  • Computer numbering systems (TEKS 5D)

  • Security and system protection (TEKS 5H,I)

2nd 9 Weeks

Weeks 1 - 3

Word Processing

  • Terminology, concepts, and application (TEKS 7A)

  • Editing documents and advanced features (TEKS 7B)

  • Creating professional documents (TEKS 7B,C)

Weeks 4- 6

Spreadsheets

  • Terminology, concepts, and application
    (TEKS 8A)

  • Formulas and functions
    (TEKS 8B,C,D)

Weeks 7 - 9

Spreadsheets

  • Charts, graphs, editing, and advanced features
    (TEKS 8E,F)

  • Creating professional spreadsheets
    (TEKS 8B,C,D,E,F)

Computer Programming

  • Survey of various computer languages and their application (TEKS 9C)

  • Data representation (TEKS 9D)

  • Algorithms and iterative structures (TEKS 9D,E)


Mid-Term Exam

3rd 9 Weeks

Weeks 1 - 6
January 5, 2021 - Feb 11, 2021


Webpage Design

  • Terminology, concepts, and application
    (TEKS 12A,B,C,D)

  • HTML
    (TEKS 12D )

HTML Project Choices

Car Dealership Project
All About Me
My Favorites


Weeks 7 - 9

Computer Programming

  • Compilers and interpreters
    (TEKS 9A,B)

  • Survey of various computer languages and their application
    (TEKS 9C)

  • Data representation
    (TEKS 9D)

  • Algorithms and iterative structures
    (TEKS 9D,E)


4th 9 Weeks

Weeks 1 - 3

Presentation Management

  • Terminology, concepts, and application
    (TEKS 11A)

  • Editing presentations and advanced features
    (TEKS 11B)

  • Creating professional presentations
    (TEKS 11B)

  • Advanced Presentation Techniques

Weeks 4 - 8

Career Preparation Plan, Portfolio, and Résumé (TEKS 2B,C)

Career research

Create a resume

Create an e-portfolio

Weeks 8 & 9

  • Semester Exam Project

  • Complete all incomplete work.