High School Digital Information Technology

Module 01: Digital IT Survival Kit

• Computer parts and peripherals

• History and purpose of operating systems

• File naming and formats

• File management

• Computer maintenance

• Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems

• Types of networks and how they work

• Benefits and risks of computer networking

Module 02: Presentations On Point

• Technologies for the workplace

• Software for workplace efficiency

• Proper keyboarding skills

• Microsoft Office Online programs

• File creation, uploading, managing, and sharing

• PowerPoint terminology and features

• Using the ribbons and tools in PowerPoint

• Visual element usage in PowerPoint

• Applying transitions and animation to a PowerPoint presentation

• Delivery and sharing methods for presentations

Module 03: Work It Out

• Copyright

• Computer ethics

• Digital identity and reputation

• Digital awareness and permanence of actions

• Data-collection technology and the digital footprint

• Workplace essentials

• Personal and interpersonal skills in the workplace

• Emerging technologies and how they impact the global marketplace

• Cloud computing

• Teamwork and constructive criticism

• Conflict resolution

• Verbal and nonverbal communication skills

• Project management concepts

Module 04: The Digital Water Cooler

• Using Outlook email

• Working with mailing lists

• Creating a Word document

• Using the ribbon and tools in Word

• Formatting text with font types, font colors, lists, and spacing

• Find and replace tool

• Working with page layouts

• Formatting images

• Inserting tables, hyperlinks, and reference notes

• Reviewing a document with spell check, comments, and tracking

• Saving and exporting documents