Literacy in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is defined as the ability to obtain knowledge through investigation, study, instruction or transmission of information by means of digital media technology. Becoming literate involves finding, gathering and assessing information using electronic means as well as developing the knowledge, skills and ability to effectively use and problem-solve with the current technology. ICT literacy also involves the skills to learn and use new technologies that are developed to address the real-world problems and activities faced in day-to-day living.
Information Technology 9/10:
Grade 9 – (145)
Grade 10 – (245) (INT 10)
This is an introductory course designed for all students, from those with no computer experience to advanced users. The students will be using eMac computers. The subject material will include business basics (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point), Image manipulation (Gimp), high level cross platform scripting language (SuperCard for sound, speech and animation). We will also be using the Internet on a regular basis for research purposes. The final unit is iLife (iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iTunes and/or Garage Band). The ability to type is useful, but not required.
Information Computer Technology 11 (345) (ICT 11)
This is an introductory course in computers. The emphasis of the course is computer literacy and effective use of the computer. ICT 11 is an Internet interactive course. The Internet will be used extensively for research in each segment of the course. Among the major units will be the construction of an ePortfolio web page (HTML Programming). Other topics of study may include: image manipulation (Gimp) and an object oriented programming language with a graphic interface (REALbasic). The final unit is iLife (iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, iTunes and/or Garage Band). All lab work will be done on eMac computers, but most software is cross platform, and the course is designed to be interactive with your computer at home. This course meets the Applied Skills 11 requirement.
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