Information & Communications Technology Course Description

The purpose of this Information & Communications Technology course is to provide students with the computer, digital, and information technology skills necessary for success in their future academic and occupational goals. In addition to fundamental computer information, the content includes (but is not limited to) digital technologies associated with multimedia, word processing, spreadsheets, Internet communications, and cybersecurity.

You may also be interested in our Computer Science: An Overview course.

Course Topics

Computer Concepts – Computers and information processing, hardware, system and application software, networks, security and privacy, computer troubleshooting and maintenance, the internet and digital ethics, and cloud computing

Microsoft Office, Windows and Mac OS – Microsoft Office and Mac OS features and file management

Microsoft Word – Creating documents, tables, cover letters, resumes, newsletters, research papers

Microsoft Excel – Creating worksheets and charting data, using functions, analyzing data with pie charts, line charts, and managing large workbooks

Microsoft PowerPoint – Creating multimedia presentations with PowerPoint

Grade Levels

6-12

Course Outline

• Computers & Information Processing
• Hardware & System Software
• Networks, Security, and Privacy
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance
• Application Software
• The internet & Digital Ethics and Awareness
• Cloud Computing
• Microsoft Office Features and File Management
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Meet the Teacher

Anna Pollard

Computer Science, ICT, Web Development, Intro to Python, STEAM Club, Art Classes, Graphic Design, Intro to Game Design

My professional career began in the graphic and web design industry as a Creative Director in the field of Informational Technology. After 15 years of professional IT work, I made a career change to share my technology knowledge with students and began a career in teaching. [...]