Hardware and Software
IT-IDT-1. Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
1.1 Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilities.
1.2 Demonstrate creativity with multiple approaches to ask challenging questions resulting in innovative procedures, methods, and products. 1.3 Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in career planning and employment situations.
1.4 Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.
1.5 Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, and diverse workplace to be able to work independently, interpret data, and apply team work skills.
1.6 Present a professional image through appearance, behavior, and language.
IT-IDT-4: Identify, describe, evaluate, select and use appropriate technology.
4.1Identify hardware device functions, including peripherals devices, input devices, and portable hardware appropriate for specific tasks and emerging hardware as it impacts information technology.
4.2Demonstrate understanding of how to set up a basic computer workstation.
a. Identify various computer types, internal components, connectors, monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, computer voltage, and power requirements.
4.3Describe and explore current and emerging software, including operating systems and application software.
a. Explain the function and purpose of software tools.
4.4Compare and contrast various hardware and software options for personal and business use.
Lesson Title: Hardware and Software
Essential Question(s):
1.  What are the classroom rules and procedures for Introduction to Digital Technology?
2.  How has technology impacted our daily lives?
3.  What are the different types of input devices and portable hardware? How have they changed over time?
4.  How do I set up a basic computer workstation? What are the different components needed to set up a computer workstation?
5.  What is the current and emerging software, including operating systems and application software?
6.  What are the different hardware and software options for personal and business use?
Learning Objective (s)
Students will :
  • Reflect on the positive and negative impact digital media have on themselves and on society
o  the various types of devices interacted with on a daily basis
  • Describe positive communication skills and digital citizenship

September 4, 2017 / LABOR DAY – NO SCHOOL
September 5, 2017 / Assignment(s):
  • Review HW/SW Quiz
  • Nearpod Assignment: Student Code: EOYCI

September 6, 2017 /
  • Dress for Success: Wednesday September 6, 2017
  • Reading Summary (One paragraph summary):
o  Use your own words
  • What Atlanta Hiring Managers really think about your tattoos
o  Below your summary: What do you think about working with co-workers with visible tattoos.
o  Name 2 jobs/profession where tattoos maybe accepted and 2 jobs/profession where tattoos may not be acceptable.
(Please do not use what was mentioned in the article)
o  Cite your work at the end of document MLA In-Text format
o  Double space, 1inch margin (Top, Bottom, Left, Right)
– First Initial Last Name, Date, & Class Period: IDT – 5th period (footer of the page)
  • Save as Last Name Tattoos in your IDT Article folder

September 7 - 8, 2017 /
  • Complete FBLA Scavenger Hunt
o  Save as: Last name FBLA Hunt in your IDT Folder
  • Fill in the FBLA Creed and answer the questions:
o  FBLA Creed Worksheet
  • Save as: Last Name FBLA Creed in your IDT folder