Overall Expectations:

By the end of this course, students will:

• A1: demonstrate an understanding of the terminology associated with information and communication technology;

• A2: demonstrate an understanding of the computer workstation environment;

• A3: manage electronic files and folders;

• A4: analyse options for accessing the Internet

• A5: apply effective techniques when conducting electronic research.

Specific Expectations

Terminology

By the end of this course, students will:

• A1.1: identify types of devices and tools used in information and communication technology (e.g. mobile computing devices, e-mail software);

• A1.2: define key terms associated with information and communication technology (e.g., intranet, URL, hardware, spam, web browser);

• A1.3 use current information and communication technology terms appropriately

The Computer Workstation

By the end of this course, students will:

• A2.1: explain the basic functions of the components of a computer (e.g. bus, CPU, RAM and its peripheral devices (e.g. printer, scanner, storage devices, video and digital cameras);

• A2.2: explain the purpose of an operating system;

• A2.3: identify common user interface elements (e.g., icons, menus, toolbars) and describe their functions;

• A2.4: compare stand-alone and networked computer environments;

• A2.5: demonstrate efficient use of a computer workstation (e.g., proper keyboarding technique, correct posture).

File Management

By the end of this course, students will:

• A3.1: apply appropriate conventions when naming files and folders;

• A3.2: organize files and folders in a logical manner

• A3.3: identify and access appropriate drives to facilitate data storage and retrieval.

The Internet

By the end of this course, students will:

• A4.1: identify different ways to connect to the internet (e.g. cable, satellite, wireless);

• A4.2: compare the functions of different types of devices that can connect to the internet (e.g. cell phones, ipads, laptops, etc)

• A4.3: compare the services provided by a variety of Internet Service Providers.

Electronic Research

By the end of this course, students will:

• A5.1: identify the types of electronic tools that can be used for research (e.g. databases, search engines)

• A5.2: use the features of a web browser (e.g. favourites/bookmarks, history, refresh/reload, print preview) to facilitate electronic research

• A5.3: use the features of a variety of search engines to locate information;

• A5.4: evaluate websites for usefulness, accuracy, validity, bias, and appropriateness;

• A5.5: use an accepted citation format (e.g. MLA, APA) to acknowledge electronic sources (i.e.websites, online magazine articles, personal e-mail messages)

Overall Expectations:

By the end of this course, students will:

• C1: use presentation software to create and deliver effective presentations;

• C2: use desktop publishing software to create publications;

• C3: demonstrate an understanding of the uses and design of effective websites, and develop their own web pages.

Specific Expectations

Presentations

By the end of this course, students will:

• C1.1: identify guidelines for designing an effective electronic presentation (e.g. colour schemes, font size, slide content);

• C1.2: create electronic presentations for specific purposes and audiences;

• C1.3: use software features (e.g. slide transitions, slide layouts, design templates, animation, sound) to enhance presentations;

• C1.4: use effective presentation skills when delivering an electronic presentation (e.g., plan for room dynamics; verbally emphasize important points and support them with screen images).

Desktop Publishing

By the end of this course, students will:

• C2.1: use desktop publishing features (e.g. templates, importing text and graphics, font, layout, styles) to enhance publications;

• C2.2: use desktop publishing software to design and create a variety of publications (e.g. card, invitation, flyer, newsletter) for specific purposes and audiences.

Web Page Development

By the end of this course, students will:

• C3.1: compare the purposes (e.g. to promote a business, to market products, to provide information) and target audiences of a variety of websites;

• C3.2: identify guidelines for developing effective websites (e.g. guidelines on design, technical requirements, appropriate language, and inclusive images);

• C3.3: design and create web pages for specific purposes and audiences.

Overall Expectations:

By the end of this course, students will:

• E1: demonstrate an understanding of legal, social, and ethical issues relating to information and communication technology;

• E2: analyse privacy and security issues relating to information and communication technology;

• E3: assess the impact of information and communication technology on personal health and the environment.

Specific Expectations

Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues

By the end of this course, students will:

• E1.1: describe legal issues related to information and communication technology (e.g., freedom of information, piracy, copyright);

• E1.2: analyse ethical issues related to information and communication technology (e.g., spam, plagiarism, unauthorized downloading, inappropriate or dangerous sites or usage, power to promote hatred and discriminatory attitudes);

• E1.3: describe the impact of access and equity issues relating to information and communication technology (e.g. the availability of software to assist people with disabilities, access to equipment at home, the effect of technology on northern and Aboriginal communities);

• E1.4: explain the purpose and content of an acceptable use agreement.

Privacy and Security Issues

By the end of this course, students will:

• E2.1: describe privacy and security issues related to information and communication technology (e.g., protection of credit card information; cookies; identity theft; spyware; cyber stalking);

• E2.2: explain the importance of keeping information secure and confidential (e.g., through the use of passwords, encryption, biometric authentication, firewalls);

• E2.3: analyse the form and potential impact of computer viruses;

• E2.4: explain how anti-virus software applications in a business environment enhance system security.

Health and Environmental Issues

By the end of this course, students will:

• E3.1: describe an ergonomically correct work environment;

• E3.2: assess the personal health risks associated with the use of information and communication technology (e.g. musculoskeletal injuries, eye strain)

• E3.3: explain the impact of information and communication technology on the environment (e.g., disposal of hardware, recycling of paper and toner cartridges).