Web Development Pathway Class Information
The Web Development Pathway consists of 4 classes.
Principles of IT
This is a game development foundation course where students will develop computer literacy skills to adapt to emerging technologies used in the global marketplace. Students will enhance reading, writing, computing, communication, and reasoning skills and apply them to the information technology environment while gaining the foundation of game development. IC3 certification may be offered.
Computer Science I
1 Credit – Grades 10-12
AAC
Computer Science I will foster students' creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through data analysis, students will identify task requirements, plan search strategies, and use computer science concepts to access, analyze, and evaluate information needed to solve problems. By using computer science knowledge and skills that support the work of individuals and groups in solving problems, students will select the technology appropriate for the task, synthesize knowledge, create solutions, and evaluate the results. Students will learn digital citizenship by researching current laws and regulations and by practicing integrity and respect. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of computer science through the study of technology operations, systems, and concepts. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.
Web Game Development
1 Credit – Grades 11-12
GISD Requirement: Computer Science I or Web Design
Web Game Development will allow students to demonstrate creative thinking, develop innovative strategies, and use digital and communication tools necessary to develop fully functional online games. Web Game Development has career applications for many aspects of the game industry, including programming, art principles, graphics, web design, storyboarding and scripting, and business and marketing. The six strands include creativity and innovation; communication and collaboration; research and information fluency; critical thinking; problem solving, and decision making; digital citizenship; and technology operations and concepts.
Practicum in IT
2 Credits – Grade 12
Prerequisites: A minimum of 2 high school IT courses
AAC - 2 Periods Per Day
Students will gain advanced knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, implementation, maintenance, evaluation, and assessment of products, services, and systems using HTML, HTML5, and JavaScript. Students will demonstrate industry skills through JavaScript game development, and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)-HTML5 App Development Fundamentals certifications may be offered. Students may earn credit in a variety of settings including job shadow or work in a related field, or the student may work through extended learning in the classroom. Students may be required to provide transportation.
Online Resources
Google Classroom - where notes and assignments are found. Students will sign in with their Google Account or through Clever or HelloID
myPLTW website. - where the online textbook is located.
Skyward - check grades and attendance.