High School IT Fundamentals
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Pricing Tier
Standard
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Number of Credits
1.0
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Estimated Completion Time
32-36 weeks
Suggested Prerequisites
N/ADescription
Have you ever wondered what makes computers tick and how they connect you to the world? This course will help you learn all about computers and how they work, from the parts inside to the programs used every day. You'll discover how computers connect to the internet and how to stay safe online, understanding things like cybersecurity and keeping private information secure. You will also see how technology—like social media and cloud computing—is changing businesses and daily lives. You'll get to practice using different computer programs, create cool multimedia projects, and even try out some basic computer coding.Module One: Information Technology
-IT Industry
-Social Media in Business
-Cloud Computing
-External Computer Parts
-Internal Computer Parts
Module Two: How Computers Work
-Operating Systems
-File Systems
-Securing Operating Systems
-The OSI Model
-Networking
Module Three: Networking and the Internet
-Networking
-TCP/IP Model
-World Wide Web
-Web Browsers and Security
-Internet Tools
Module Four: Internet Safety and Communication
-Digital Ethics
-Computer Viruses
-Online Privacy/Safety
-Risky Online Behavior
-Using Email
Module Five: Software Applications
-Identifying the Best Software Tool
-Word Processing
-Standard Operating Procedures
-Planning Multimedia Presentations
-Creating Multimedia Presentations
Module Six: Data and Programming
-Introduction to Data
-Using Spreadsheets
-Creating Flowcharts
-Computer Programming Concepts
-Emerging Technologies
NCAA-Approved Courses
Our NCAA approved courses are updated often. Please visit the NCAA Eligibility Center and use our school code to see all current eligible courses. The FlexPoint Virtual School NCAA High School code is: 850171
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