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Information Technology
If you like programming, web page design,
computer graphics, multimedia, computer
repair and networking, then Information
Technology is your pathway. This pathway
relates to the design, development, support
and maintenance of hardware, software,
multimedia and systems integration services.
The vision of Kentucky Information Technology
Education is to promote industry professional
development, enhance leadership, provide
relevant curriculum vital to the education of all
students.
Kentucky Information Technology will:
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Operate as the center for industry standard desktop and communications
technology in schools
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Provide a critical link in school to employment or postsecondary education
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Develop stronger relationships with the business community in terms of mutual
advocacy, cooperative field experiences, employment placement and support for
student organization experiences.
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Represent a necessary component in the education of all students
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Require and promote critical thinking and problem solving
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Offer a flexible curriculum based on standards that adapts to change
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Integrate academic skills into the information technology curriculum in order to
insure that students develop excellent written and verbal communication skills, computational skills and scientific problem-solving skills.
Information Technology (IT) is the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems, particularly software applications and computer hardware.
Web Development & Administration Pathway
Computer Core I
1 credit
9th – 12th grade
Students will study computer hardware, operating systems, and functions of multiple computer programs. Students will use computer and application software including word processing, presentation, database, spreadsheets, and the Internet to prepare documents and reports. The impact of computers on society and ethical issues are also presented.
Digital Design & Game Development Pathway
Game Design I
1 Credit.
This course is an introduction to Game Design. The course provides an overview of story development, gaming history, game reviews, current gaming trends and industry software. Students will begin to create and develop a game story/plot that can be further developed in higher level courses as well as critique current games. Students will then explore image manipulation and 2D game development software. In addition, students will learn the fundamentals of programming.
Information Support & Services Pathway
Information Support I (Comp TIA Hardware)
1 Credit.
9th-12th grade
The Computer Troubleshooting Hardware course will primarily focus on installing, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware. In addition, the students will gain the knowledge\experience to purchase hardware and build a computer from the ground up. The course will also offer real world experience by giving the students the opportunity to maintain the technology at JCTC. The course follows the Comp TIA A+ curriculum and will prepare students for the A+ certification. The Comp TIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician. Those holding the A+ certification have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including power supplies, form factors, processors, motherboards, memory, hard drives, expansion cards, multimedia hardware, printers, laptops and basic networking.
Network Administration Pathway
Information Support I (Comp TIA Hardware)
1 Credit.
9th-12th grade
The Computer Troubleshooting Hardware course will primarily focus on installing, maintaining and troubleshooting computer hardware. In addition, the students will gain the knowledge\experience to purchase hardware and build a computer from the ground up. The course will also offer real world experience by giving the students the opportunity to maintain the technology at JCTC. The course follows the Comp TIA A+ curriculum and will prepare students for the A+ certification. The Comp TIA A+ certification is the industry standard for validating vendor-neutral skills expected of an entry-level computer technician. Those holding the A+ certification have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including power supplies, form factors, processors, motherboards, memory, hard drives, expansion cards, multimedia hardware, printers, laptops and basic networking.