Information Technology Career Exploration Module – DAY ONE

Information Technology Career Exploration Module – DAY ONE Lesson Title Career Module Introduction Cluster Pathway All Pathways Essential Question What is the Information Technology Cluster? TEKS 1.A, 1.B, 2.A Prior Student Learning Students should already be aware that there are 15 other career clusters. Estimated time 45 minutes

Objectives - Discuss the Information Technology cluster - Identify and explore career opportunities within the Information Technology Cluster - Identify and discuss the four pathways within the Information Technology Cluster Materials/Equipment/Handouts Needed - Introduction slide presentation (computer, projector, screen, etc.) - Career Pathway Matching Activity - Vocabulary List - 20 Questions activity Introduction/Engage Initiate a class discussion by asking each student to give one example of a career in the Information Technology Cluster without repeating another student’s response. Activities - Lecture and information: Introduction Power Point - Identify the four career pathways for the IT cluster and identify some careers in each one - Assignment: Career Pathway Matching Activity - Review and distribute Information Technology Career Module Vocabulary List - Use 20 Questions activity to review concepts Lesson Closure - Review the four Information Technology Pathways using questioning strategies and techniques - Review and collect Career Pathway Activity sheets - Homework: Students will begin working on definitions for the IT Vocabulary List, which will ongoing throughout these two weeks Assessment - Verbal responses to questions - Participation - Completion of Career Pathway Matching Activity - Completion of 20 Questions activity

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Extension - Challenge students to make a list of personal skills and interests related to Information Technology - Ask students to share any personal experiences they have had in the area of Information Technology Accommodations for Learning Differences - Accommodations Manual - Guidelines and Procedures for Adapting Instructional Materials - Sample Curriculum Customizations for Learning Differences - Lesson Plan/Curriculum Modification Checklist - Instructor Format for Curriculum Customization for Learning Differences


Career Cluster Vocabulary Materials needed: Career Cluster Vocabulary Sheet TEKS: §127.4.(c)(1)(A)(B), (2)(A) Approximate time: 15-20 minutes Directions: 1. Give each student a Career Cluster Vocabulary sheet and go over specific directions that you have for them. 2. Provide time for students to define the vocabulary words.


Day #1 - VOCABULARY LIST 1. Virtual Private Network (VPN)

2. Mainframe

3.

Router

4.

Server

5.

Serial Port

6.

Interface

7.

Platform

8.

Voltage

9.

Authentication

10. Network Switch


20 Questions Activity Materials needed: Directions for 20 Questions Activity Handout (see next page) TEKS: Varied, dependent upon the “items” selected for the activity Approximate time: 20 to 25 minutes Directions: 1. Divide the class into pairs. Explain that one student will be the person that picks the item to be guessed, and the other student will be the guesser. 2. Give each student a copy of the “Directions for 20 Questions” handout (next page). Go over the directions with the class. 3. Have the students play “20 Questions” according to the handout. (15 to 20 minutes of game play time is recommended.) 4. Be available during game play to act as a moderator and handle “challenges” that may arise during the game.


Directions for 20 Questions - Handout Directions for the person that picks the “item”: 1. Think of an “item” that is related an occupation currently being taught. The “item” must have been presented in class in some form. It can fall into a category of person, place, thing, or action. 2. Begin the game by telling the “guesser” that the “item” you are thinking of is a _________ (person, place, thing, or action). 3. Keep track of the number of questions being asked by the “guesser” by holding up the number of fingers that represent the number of questions asked. 4. You may answer “yes,” “no,” “maybe,” “often,” “sometimes,” or “seldom” to the questions. Base your answers on generalities. If the guesser asks, “Is it bigger than a breadbox,” don’t say “sometimes.” You may be thinking it’s bigger than some breadboxes, but smaller than others. If the item is bigger than a breadbox you or most people would think of, the answer should be “yes.” 5. If the guesser has not guessed the item after 20 questions, then you win and select another item to start another game. If your partner guesses the item, he or she wins, and it becomes their turn to pick the item to guess. Directions for the guesser: 1. After the category has been communicated, you may begin your questions. It is best to begin with broad, general questions and then become more specific. As long as you are getting an answer of “yes,” you are probably on the right track. A “no” answer most likely indicates you need to choose a different path of questioning. 2. Try to build your questions on previous answers. 3. Your guess of what the item is counts as one of your questions. If you get to question 17 or 18, it’s a good idea to start guessing the item based on the information you have received so far.


Career Pathway Matching Activity Materials needed: Career Pathway Worksheet TEKS: §127.4.(c)(1)(A)(B), (2)(A) Approximate time: 15-20 minutes Directions: 1. Give each student a Career Pathway worksheet and go over the directions with them. 2. Students may use computers and the internet to find information needed on the activity sheet.


Career Pathway Matching Activity Group Members: Class:

Period:

Date:

Score: ___________ out of 40

The Information Technology Cluster is divided into four career pathways according to the tasks of careers in design, development, support and management of hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. The four pathways of the Information Technology Career Cluster are: A. Information Support and Services B. Interactive Media C. Network Systems D. Programming and Software Development Instructions: Using the list above, place the letter of the career pathway next to the occupation that it relates to. (Note: Some have more than 1 possibility). Be prepared to explain your responses. _______ 1.

Computer Programmers

_______ 2.

Engineer Managers

_______ 3.

Business Intelligence Analysts

_______ 4.

Telecom Engineering Specialists

_______ 5.

Database Architects

_______ 6.

Computer Hardware Engineers

_______ 7.

Graphic Designers

_______ 8.

Computer Network Architects

_______ 9.

Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers

_______ 10. Computer Network Architects _______ 11. Computer Systems Analysts _______ 12. Multimedia Animators _______ 13. Postsecondary Engineering Teachers _______ 14. Graphic Designers _______ 15. Data Warehousing Specialists _______ 16. Geographic Information Systems Technicians _______ 17. Application Software Developers _______ 18. Document Management Specialists _______ 19. Web Developers _______ 20. Computer User Support Specialists _______ 21. Network Systems Administrators


_______ 22. Database Administrators _______ 23. Search Marketing Strategists _______ 24.

Video Game Designers

_______ 25. Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists _______ 26. Computer and Information Research Scientists _______ 27. Software Quality Assurance Engineers _______ 28. Software Analysts _______ 29. Web Administrators _______ 30.

Multimedia Artists

_______ 31. Computer Systems Architects _______ 32.

Architectural Managers

_______ 33.

Information Systems Managers

_______ 34.

Information Technology Project Managers

_______ 35. Computer Systems Engineers _______ 36. System Software Developers _______ 37. Computer System Administrators _______ 38. Software Quality Assurance Testers _______ 39. Information Security Analysts _______ 40. Computer Operators


Day 1 KEY for Career Pathway Matching Activity – Info Technology: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40.

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