Unit 1: Safety and Orientation (Review and Reinforcement)

 _____1. Identify course expectations, school policies, program policies, and safety procedures related to Information and Communication Technology II.

_____2. Identify student learning styles, previous knowledge, and self-awareness.

_____3. Participate in educational, occupational, and leadership opportunities.

 Unit 2: Input Applications

_____1. Perform basic keyboarding techniques (ongoing).

_____2. Utilize speech recognition software (ongoing).

_____3. Utilize handwriting recognition software (ongoing).

_____4. Develop, implement, and communicate using different input technologies.

Unit 3: Technology Productivity Tools: Spreadsheet Applications

_____1. Explain spreadsheet applications.

_____2. Perform spreadsheet applications.

_____3. Create and graph spreadsheet data.

Unit 4: Technology Productivity Tools: Database Applications

_____1. Explain basic database applications.

_____2. Perform basic database applications.

_____3. Perform advanced database applications.

_____4. Design and create a database.

_____5. Integrate database application software with multiple technology productivity tools.

Unit 5: Technology Lab Management and Networking

_____1. Explain basic network components.

_____2. Practice setting up a network.

_____3. Demonstrate a strong understanding of network management.

Unit 6: Technology Productivity Tools: Design Applications

_____1. Perform design applications.

_____2. Create advanced design applications.

Unit 7: Technology Productivity Tools: Graphic Design Applications

_____1. Explain basic graphic design elements.

_____2. Use basic graphic design elements.

_____3. Create basic graphic design elements.

Unit 8: Technology Productivity Tools: Web Design Applications

_____1. Explain web design applications.

_____2. Perform basic web design applications.

_____3. Perform advanced web design applications.

_____4. Design and create a web page.

Unit 9: Technology Problem-Solving and Decision Making Tools

_____1. Create well-formulated long-term, intermediate, and short-term goals.

_____2. Develop effective time management skills.

_____3. Apply appropriate skills and techniques for improving concentration and memory.

_____4. Develop effective written, oral, and nonverbal communication skills.

_____5. Implement effective note-taking and text-reading strategies and techniques.

_____6. Develop effective test-taking skills and strategies.

_____7. Improve self-esteem.