Ms. Alvarez

About Me

Hello! my name is Jennifer Alvarez, and I'm thrilled to say this is my 14th year teaching high school Technology. I graduate from the University of Oklahoma. I have 2 kids and love to travel and watch Oklahoma Football.

I LOVE Retro Video Games.

Course Overview

Principle of Information Technology

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.


Tech Squad/ Computer Maintenance

In Tech Squad, students will be provided the opportunity to design, program, and create a functional video game. The course will introduce basic programming language and skills that are essential to developing a video game. Topics covered are math, physics, design, and computer programming. This course will instruct students on how to apply the design or problem solving process in order to create a real world solution and learn the basics of programming structure and functions.

Video Game Design

In Video Game Design, the student will be provided the opportunity to design, program, and create a functional video game. The course will introduce basic programming language and skills that are essential to developing a video game. Topics covered are math, physics, design, and computer programming. This course will instruct students on how to apply the design or problem solving process in order to create a real world solution and learn the basics of programming structure and functions.

2021 Learning Schedule

Period 1: Principles of Information Technology

Period 2: Principles of Information Technology

Period 3: Tech Squad

Period 4: Video Game Design

Period 5: Planning/Conference

Period 6: Tech Squad

Period 7: Video Game Design

Period 8: Principles of Information Technology

Contact Information

Email: Jennifer.Alvarez@fwisd.org phone: 817-814-7000 Remind (students)




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