Curriculum

Overview

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an innovative instructional program that prepares students to effectively use technology in learning, communication, and life. Students in Information and Communication Technology I complete study in interpersonal and self-directional skills; basic technology operation and technology concepts; social, ethical, and human issues in technology; technology communication tools; technology resource tools; multimedia presentation applications; word processing applications; spreadsheet applications; and design applications.

Students in Information and Communication Technology II complete study in interpersonal and self-directional skills; input applications; technology lab management and networking; publishing applications; graphic design applications; web design applications; database applications; and technology problemsolving and decision making tools.

The ICT curriculum framework is built upon 21st Century Skills standards and the National Educational Technology Standards for Students. Career Pathways and Mississippi Department of Education Subject Area Testing benchmarks are integrated throughout the competencies, objectives, and suggested teaching and assessment strategies. Upon the successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to complete the IC3 Computer Literacy exam and meet the eighth grade computer literacy requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Information and Communication Technology I (ICT I)

The purpose of the 7th grade ICT I course is to prepare students with technology literacy, workforce, and academic skills necessary to compete in a global workforce. Students in ICT I will complete a study in interpersonal and self-directional skills; basic technology operations and concepts; social, ethical, and human issues related to technology; technology communication tools; technology research tools; multimedia presentation applications; word processing applications; spreadsheet applications; and design applications.

Information and Communication Technology II (ICT II)

The purpose of ICT II is to prepare students with advanced technology literacy, workforce, and academic skills necessary to compete in a global workforce. Students in ICT II will complete a study in interpersonal and self-directional skills; input applications; database; design applications; graphic design; web page design; preparing to be a successful online student; networking; and problem solving and decision making with technology tools.

The ICT curriculum framework is built upon 21st Century Skills standards and the National Educational Technology Standards for Students. Mississippi Career Pathways, the national 16 Career Clusters, and the Mississippi Department of Education Subject Area Testing benchmarks are integrated throughout the competencies, objectives, and suggested teaching and assessment strategies. Upon the completion of ICT I and ICT II, students will be prepared for the IC3 Computer Literacy certification, which will transfer to IHL and meet the eighth grade computer literacy requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

The Office of Vocational Education and Workforce Development will continue to provide teacher reimbursement for ICT educators through the conversion of the existing enrichment and basic skills vocational programs. The ICT program qualifies for 40% vocational reimbursement. Additional money will be requested for Mississippi School Districts that will support an effective learning environment for all ICT students. Finally, professional development funds will be requested for teacher certification and training related to the ICT program.

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