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