IT+Fundamentals

=**IT FUNDAMENTALS (BUS830) 1/2 credit / Grades 9 - 12 **= Questions? Contact Mr. Scott Fernholz **
 * WE’RE ONE OF THE ONLY SCHOOLS IN THE MIDWEST OFFERING THIS IT PROGRAM!

Do you like Computers? Would you like to know more about the Internet and/or how to network computers? Or would you like to explore the areas of digital photography, web-page design and animation, computer programming, or digital sound? If so, Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals is the class for you.

IT Fundamentals introduces the essential skills needed for students to pursue specialized programs leading to technical and professional careers and certifications in the IT industry--one of the hottest career fields today. Students have an opportunity to investigate career opportunities in four major IT areas ([|IT Career Cluster)] : Information Services and Support, Network Systems, Programming and Software Development, and Interactive Media. The class is designed around an integrated delivery system that allows students to rotate through four core skill areas in 16 modules. After mastering the exploratory activities, students can then select to pursue an information technology specialty area that can lead to industry recognized certification such as A+, Network +, i-net, etc. in our IT 2 class.

Be low are links to a few of the fun projects students have completed

 * Movie Maker Projects
 * Audacity Mixes & Podcasts
 * Awesome Presentations
 * Blogs & Websites
 * Computer Repair Activity
 * Google Docs

**IT Fundamental Resources**
> Learn about [|Audacity], [|Gamemaker] , [|Google] , [|MovieMaker] , [|Web2.0] , [|Alice] , [|Photoshop] , [|Networking] , via YouTube
 * ** Mr. Fernholz's YouTube Playlists **
 * **[|Mr. Fernholz's Delicious Bookmarks]**
 * [|YouTube Playlist of Highlights from 09-10 Class]
 * **More links by Application**


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