ICT CISCO Networking Academy at Pinetree Secondary School
The IT Essentials course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software and advanced concepts such as security, networking, and the responsibilities of an IT professional. It is designed for students who want to pursue careers in ICT and students who want to gain practical knowledge of how a computer works.
Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. Students will also be able to connect to the Internet and share resources in a networked environment. New topics in this version include mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones and client side virtualization. Expanded topics include security, networking, and troubleshooting.
Hands-on lab activities are essential elements that are integrated into the curriculum. The Virtual Laptop and Virtual Desktop are standalone tools that enable students to virtually disassemble and reassemble desktop and laptop computers. Both tools are designed to supplement classroom learning and provide an interactive “hands-on” experience in environments with limited networking equipment.
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of Networking Academy students worldwide gain the skills needed to build, design, and maintain computer networks; improving their career prospects while filling the global demand for networking professionals. With 10,000 academies in 165 countries, Networking Academy helps individuals prepare for industry-recognized certifications and entry-level information and communication technology (ICT) careers in virtually every type of industry. Students develop foundational skills in ICT while acquiring vital 21st-century career skills in problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.
Networking Academy delivers a comprehensive, 21st century learning experience to help students develop the foundational ICT skills needed to design, build, and manage networks, along with career skills such as problem solving, collaboration, and critical thinking. Students complete hands-on learning activities and network simulations to develop practical skills that will help them fill a growing need for networking professionals around the world.
☆☆ New for Spring 2016 - Daily Presentation Schedule ☆☆
Students will be responsible for completing two, 5 minute presentations per semester on a technology topic of their choice. The second presentation could follow up on the first one or could be an entirely brand new topic.
You need to tell us why you are interested in this technology, why it matters on a broad scale, and what are its implications for the future.
You should present this in a brief slide show (Power Point, Prezi, Sway, Google Slide, etc)
You can show a video to illustrate your technology, but the video can't take up more than 2.5 minutes of the presentation. The slide show should be like the pictures in a book - it should not tell the story for you but merely illustrate what you are telling the class.
You will also need to write a half page summary of your presentation with 3 questions for further thought. These questions should promote deeper thinking about the topic. Your summary and questions will be due the class before your presentation.
We will be organizing presentations on this calendar, it will be the student's responsibility to keep track of when their presentations are scheduled.
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