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Information Information TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY
Mary Ditson ~ SEHS CAM Day ~ March 31, Mary Ditson ~ SEHS CAM Day ~ March 31, 20102010
Is it the CAM for Is it the CAM for YOU ???YOU ???
Do you...Do you...
• Love computers?Love computers?
• Feel best when you are Feel best when you are POINTING and CLICKING?POINTING and CLICKING?
• Use computers as a vehicle for your Use computers as a vehicle for your
own Creativity and Self-Expression?own Creativity and Self-Expression?
• Enjoy developing tech SKILLS?Enjoy developing tech SKILLS?
Would you enjoyWould you enjoy
Being paid $$to work with or on
COMPUTERS?
*or other technologies
There are so many...There are so many...
BrainstormBrainstorm
FactoidFactoid
The technology The technology sector is the fastest sector is the fastest growing sector of growing sector of
the U.S. workforce.the U.S. workforce.
Are you ready...Are you ready...
To start… or continue…To start… or continue…
training for a career in training for a career in
technologytechnology
NOW???NOW???
Survey of IT companiesSurvey of IT companies
•Not looking for specific skills, such as knowing–Certain computer programs–Certain scripting languages
IT Companies want to hire IT Companies want to hire people who...people who...
• Come to work on time
• Smell good• Are positive &
enthusiastic• Follow through• Are adaptable
• Learn quickly• Work well on
teams• Are self-motivated• Are organized• Meet deadlines• Have good ideas• Have a track record
““Employability”Employability”
Getting a Tech CAMGetting a Tech CAMis a great way to...is a great way to...
• Get a head start
• Build technology skills
• Strengthen your “employability”
• SHOW what you can do
and have already (at your age!)
done
Explore and experimentExplore and experiment
IT CAM Course IT CAM Course RequirementsRequirements
Proficiency with:•Keyboarding•Microsoft Word•Microsoft PowerPoint•Microsoft Excel•Advanced Web Design•Advanced Computer Topics
Other RequirementsOther Requirements
• Business & Enterprise– Small Business Development– Teamwork– Project Management– Financial Management– Marketing & PR
• IT Internship• southTECH Project Work• Tech CAM Portfolio
Information Technology CAM
16 college credits for 16 college credits for free !free !
Get College CreditGet College CreditCollege Now ProgramCollege Now Program
• Take “articulated” classes• Get high school credit, as usual• Meet the objectives• Get an A or B• Fill in a form• Get your college transcript!
9-week Computer 9-week Computer CoursesCourses
•Keyboarding•Computer Fundamentals• Computer-Based Study Strategies
(CBSS)•Microsoft Office Programs
– Microsoft Word– Microsoft PowerPoint– Microsoft Excel
Pre-requisite of 25 wpmfor Word
KeyboardingKeyboarding
Check yourself at http://www.typingtest.comCheck yourself at http://www.typingtest.com
Computer-Based Study Computer-Based Study Strategies (CBSS)Strategies (CBSS)
• Use the computer for schoolwork– Studying for tests– Reading (notetaking)– Research– Writing – Remembering concepts
• Inspiration software– Diagramming/concept maps– Electronic outlining
Computer Computer FundamentalsFundamentals
• Basic hardware: parts, functions, etc.
• Basic network use• Basic word processing• Basic slideshow presentations• Basic spreadsheet use• Basic graphics• Basic web page creation
Articulates with CIS 101 - 3 credits
Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word
• Word processing!• Make beautiful:
– Letters– Papers– Reports– Brochures– Flyers– Newsletters– Posters, Menus, etc!
Articulates with “Microsoft Word for Business” - 4 credits
Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft PowerPoint
• Slideshow Presentations!• Communicate your ideas with
– Easy-to-read bulleted points– Visual impact -- fonts, colors, etc.– Pictures!!– Charts, graphics, tables– Media -- sounds, movies– Movement -- animations, transitions
Articulates with “Microsoft PowerPoint for Business” - 3 credits
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Excel
• Spreadsheet magic!• Crunch numbers• Use formulas• Play with data• Make data easy to read and “see”• Play “what if” to make decisions• Show results in graphs & charts
Articulates with “Microsoft Excel for Business” - 4 credits
Online DeliveryOnline Deliveryusing Blackboardusing Blackboard
Log In Anytime, AnywhereLog In Anytime, Anywhere
Online Online Lessons & ActivitiesLessons & Activities
Use the Digital Dropbox to hand in work.
Online QuizzesOnline Quizzes
Instant feedback!
18-week Computer 18-week Computer CoursesCourses
•Advanced Web Design
•Advanced Computer Topics
(ACT)
Advanced Web DesignAdvanced Web Design
• Use of tools (scanner, digital camera)• Image editing (Fireworks, Photoshop)• Web design (Dreamweaver) - CSS,
HTML• Design concepts• Interactivity & animation (Flash)• Project management • Teamwork, client work• Dynamic elements (PHP, MySQL)
Articulates with Art 288: Intro to Web Design - 2 credits
Advanced Computer Topics Advanced Computer Topics (ACT)(ACT)
Choose Your Own AdventureChoose Your Own Adventure !!• Flash AnimationFlash Animation• 3-D Modeling3-D Modeling• 3-D Animation3-D Animation• CAD - InventorCAD - Inventor• Programming & Programming &
scripting scripting • Desktop PublishingDesktop Publishing• MultimediaMultimedia
• Video production Video production and editing and editing
• Music production, Music production, editing and editing and compositioncomposition
• Digital PhotographyDigital Photography• Graphic DesignGraphic Design• Web DesignWeb Design
ACT Instruction ACT Instruction MethodsMethods
• Fat books!Fat books!• User’s GuidesUser’s Guides• Dinking Dinking
aroundaround– ““Self-directed Self-directed
learning”learning”
• Online Online tutorials & tutorials & courses courses from:from:– Atomic LearningAtomic Learning– lynda.comlynda.com
• Tutorials on Tutorials on CDs & DVDsCDs & DVDs
And… there’s RTEC!And… there’s RTEC!
• Regional Technical Education Consortium• LCC teachers working with South
students
•C++ / Game Programming•CAD• ¿Hardware - A+ Certification?• ¿Cisco Networking Academy?
Thanks for your Thanks for your attentionattention
See you in Room 9 !
Mary Ditson, Technology Coordinator, SEHSMary Ditson, Technology Coordinator, SEHS