Information Technology (2010): Grade 11

Other Texas CTE sets

• Career Development (2010): Grades 7, 8
• Middle School Career and Technical Education (2023): Grades 7, 8
• Professional Communications
• Advanced Animation (Two to Three Credits)
• Architecture and Construction (2010): Grade 9
• Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications (2010): Grade 9
• Audio/Visual Production I (2015)
• Automotive Basics (One Credit) (2015)
• Automotive Technology I: Maintenance and Light Repair (Two Credits)(2015)
• Automotive Technology II: Automotive Service (Two Credits)(2015)
• Business Lab (2015)
• Business Management (2015)
• Business Management and Administration (2010): Grade 9
• Career Development and Career and Technical Education (2017): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Commercial Photography I (2017)
• Computer Applications: Business Information Management I
• Digital Art and Animation(2020): Grades 9-12
• Digital Audio Technology I (2017)
• Digital Design and Media Production (2020)
• Digital Media
• Education and Training (2010): Grade 9
• Extended Practicum in Business Management (2015)
• Finance (2015)
• Floral Design (2024)
• Global Business (2015)
• Government and Public Administration (2010): Grade 9
• Graphic Design and Illustration (One to Two Credits) (2015)
• Graphic Design and Illustration I (2020)
• Health Science (2010): Grade 9
• Horticultural Science (One Credit) (2015)
• Hospitality and Tourism (2010): Grade 9
• Human Resources Management (2015)
• Human Services (2010): Grade 9
• Information Technology (2010): Grade 9
• Introduction to Culinary Arts (2015)
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2010): Grade 9
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2015)
• Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits (2022): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
• Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness (2015)
• Manufacturing (2010): Grade 9
• Marketing (2010): Grades 9, 10
• Pathophysiology (2014)
• Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (Two Credits), Adopted 2015.
• Practicum in Business Management (2015)
• Principals of Applied Engineering
• Principles of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (2024)
• Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural (2010): Grade 9
• Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2015)
• Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance (2015)
• Principles of Health Science
• Principles of Human Services (2015)
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2010): Grade 9
• Sports and Entertainment Marketing (2017)
• Touch System Data Entry (2015)
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (2010): Grade 9
• Veterinary Medical Applications (2015)
• Virtual Business (2015)
• Web Design
• Accounting I (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology (2021)
• Architecture and Construction (2010): Grade 10
• Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications (2010): Grade 10
• Business Management and Administration (2010): Grade 10
• Child Development (2021)
• Commercial Photography II (2017)
• Cosmetology I (2015)
• Cosmetology I Lab (2018)
• Education and Training (2010): Grade 10
• Equine Science
• Fashion Design I (2015)
• Financial Mathematics
• Government and Public Administration (2010): Grades 10, 11
• Graphic Design and Illustration II (One Credit)
• Graphic Design and Illustration II Lab (2015)
• Health Science (2010): Grade 10
• Health Science Theory (2015)
• Health Science Theory (2021)
• Horticultural Science (2024)
• Hospitality and Tourism (2010): Grade 10
• Human Growth and Development (2021)
• Human Growth and Development (2022)
• Human Services (2010): Grade 10
• Information Technology (2010): Grade 10
• Intro to Cosmetology (2015)
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2010): Grade 10
• Manufacturing (2010): Grade 10
• Pharmacology (§127.428) - 2021
• Practicum in Graphic Design and Illustration (2015)
• Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural (2010): Grade 10
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2010): Grade 10
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (2010): Grade 10
• Accounting II
• Advanced Floral Design (2024)
• Architecture and Construction (2010): Grade 11
• Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications (2010): Grades 11, 12
• Business Law: Grades 11-12
• Business Management and Administration (2010): Grade 11
• Career Development (2010): Grade 11
• Cosmetology II (2018)
• Cosmetology II Lab (2018)
• Education and Training (2010): Grade 11
• Entrepreneurship 2 (2020)
• Fashion Design II (2015)
• Health Science (2010): Grade 11
• Hospitality and Tourism (2010): Grade 11
• Human Services (2010): Grade 11
• Instructional Practices (2021): Grades 11, 12
• Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security (2010): Grades 11, 12
• Manufacturing (2010): Grade 11
• Marketing (2010): Grade 11
• Medical Microbiology
• Practicum in Fashion (2015)
• Practicum in Health Science (2015)
• Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural (2010): Grade 11
• Principles of Health Science
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2010): Grade 11
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (2010): Grades 11, 12
• Architecture and Construction (2010): Grade 12
• Business English
• Business Management and Administration (2010): Grade 12
• Career Development (2010): Grade 12
• Education and Training (2010): Grade 12
• Government and Public Administration (2010): Grade 12
• Health Science (2010): Grade 12
• Hospitality and Tourism (2010): Grade 12
• Human Services (2010): Grade 12
• Information Technology (2010): Grade 12
• Manufacturing (2010): Grade 12
• Marketing (2010): Grade 12
• Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural (2010): Grade 12
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (2010): Grade 12
• Accounting I
• Accounting II
• Advanced Animal Science (One Credit), Adopted 2015.
• Advanced Culinary Arts
• Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Animation I
• Animation II
• Business Information Management I
• Business Information Management II
• Correctional Services
• Counseling and Mental Health
• Culinary Arts
• Floral Design
• Forensic Science
• Greenhouse Operation and Production
• Human Growth and Development
• Instructional Practices
• Introduction to Welding
• Law Enforcement I
• Livestock Production
• Medical Terminology (2021)
• Money Matters
• Pharmacology
• Practicum in Human Services
• Principles of Applied Engineering
• Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications
• Principles of Health Science (2015)
• Principles of Hospitality and Tourism
• Principles of Human Services
• Principles of Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security
• Robotics I
• Robotics II
• Small Animal Management
• Welding I
• Welding II
• Welding II Lab

identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;

identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;

employ effective reading and writing skills;

employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;

solve problems and think critically;

demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;

identify and implement proper safety procedures;

demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of information technology; and

demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and storyboarding.

select and research a specific job area with its accompanying duties and tasks;

formulate a personal career plan along with the education, job skills, and experience necessary to achieve career goals; and

develop a resumé.

demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures such as fellow workers, management, and customers;

complete work orders for repair and installation;

estimate supplies, materials, and labor costs on installation, maintenance, and repair work orders; and

interpret technical documentation such as schematics, drawings, charts, diagrams, technical manuals, and bulletins.

explain the theories of electricity and electronics;

explain proper troubleshooting techniques for alternating and direct current electronics;

explain digital and analog electronics theory;

explain microcomputer processor theory;

define the use of Boolean logic in computer technologies;

distinguish the differences between a data packet and voice communications;

define the layers and functions of the Open System Interconnection model;

explain Transport Control Protocol and Internet Protocol fundamentals, including subnetting;

distinguish between public and private networks;

describe the standards and operations of wireless technologies in telecommunications and data networks;

differentiate between local area networks and wide area networks;

identify national standards for voice and data communication; and

identify the potential benefits and problems for the future of telecommunications and data networking.

identify the attributes, purposes, and functions of the various components of telecommunications and data networks;

identify major network operating systems;

distinguish between different types of cables used in the telecommunications and data networking;

describe telecommunications and data networking media and connectors;

recognize the differences among computer network topologies;

explain the distinction between connectionless and connection transport;

explain how and when to use the Transport Control Protocol and Internet Protocol utilities;

explain how and when to test, validate, and troubleshoot Internet Protocol connectivity; and

identify good practices to ensure network security.

analyze various types and components of networks;

analyze the characteristics of networks used to select the optimum configuration for an industry solution; and

recommend telecommunications and data network solutions based on scenario-driven problems such as budget restrictions and knowledge of relative costs of the technologies.

produce the network planning documentation required prior to network implementation such as administrative and test accounts, passwords, Internet Protocol addressing, and configurations;

explain the impact of environmental factors on computer networks;

identify common peripheral ports and common network components;

develop an addressing scheme, including a subnetting chart;

specify the tools that are commonly used to resolve network equipment problems;

identify vendor testing documentation such as patches, fixes, and upgrades;

demonstrate awareness of standard backup procedures and backup media storage practices;

distinguish between common types of telecommunications and data network cabling;

identify the factors that might affect performance in a network environment such as logic or frequency spectrum interference; and

identify new and emerging technologies that may affect the field of telecommunications and data networking services.

demonstrate in an installation scenario awareness of compatibility and cabling issues;

implement an addressing scheme, including a subnetting chart;

connect various types of data connectors and cabling used in computer networking and data communications;

employ a systematic approach to identify the extent of a network problem, distinguish between operator or system error, and select the appropriate steps to correct the error;

analyze networking scenarios and demonstrate awareness of the need to check for physical and logical indicators of trouble;

determine the cause of a problem and select the appropriate corrective action for the network problem; and

create a folder or hierarchical structure for the storing and organizing of data on networks.

assess potential security threats to information systems;

identify the range of security needs and the problems that can occur on a data network due to security lapses;

define and identify unethical practices such as hacking, phone fraud, online piracy, and data vandalism;

evaluate issues related to privacy, depersonalization, and government control of telecommunications;

develop and implement a network security plan; and

identify the role that network components such as routers, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks play in security.

demonstrate safe use of equipment commonly employed in telecommunications services such as hand and power tools; and

demonstrate proper handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous materials used in telecommunications services.

identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;

identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;

employ effective reading and writing skills;

employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;

solve problems and think critically;

demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;

identify and implement proper safety procedures;

demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of information technology; and

demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and storyboarding.

improve on a personal career plan along with education, job skills, and experience necessary to achieve career goals;

develop a resumé appropriate to chosen career plan, including letters of recommendation; and

illustrate interview skills for successful job placement.

demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures such as fellow workers, management, and customers;

complete work orders and related paperwork for repair and installation;

estimate supplies, materials, and labor costs for installation, maintenance, and repair work orders; and

read and interpret technical documentation such as schematics, drawings, charts, diagrams, technical manuals, and bulletins.

demonstrate proper use of written, verbal, and visual communication techniques consistent with information technology industry standards;

demonstrate proper use of mathematics concepts as they apply to the development of products or services; and

demonstrate proper use of science principles to the development of products or services.

explain microprocessor theory;

define the use of Boolean logic in computer technologies;

describe the theories of magnetism, electricity, and electronics as they apply to computer systems;

identify proper troubleshooting techniques;

differentiate among digital, analog, and input and output electronics theories;

describe the architecture of various computer systems;

describe the function of central processing units, storage devices, peripheral devices, and microprocessor units; and

explain computer system environmental requirements and related control devices.

demonstrate safe use of equipment in computer technologies such as hand and power tools;

employ available reference tools, materials, and Internet sources to access information as needed;

demonstrate the proper handling and disposal of environmentally hazardous materials used in computer technologies; and

identify new and emerging technologies that may affect the field of computer technology such as quantum computing, photonics, and nanotechnology.

identify a problem relating to information technology;

develop a solution using appropriate technologies, information technology concepts, and information technology industry standards;

explain how the proposed technological solution will resolve the problem and the methodologies involved;

apply decision-making techniques to the selection of technological solutions;

identify areas where quality, reliability, and safety can be designed into a product or service;

apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of the proposed technological solution;

develop a sustainability plan for the product or service;

select and use the appropriate technological resources to conduct research, design, and development activities;

develop the documentation of the research and development process; and

present the solution to a panel of professionals using formal presentation skills.

implement project methodologies to manage information system projects;

define the scope of work to achieve individual and group goals;

develop time and activity plans to achieve objectives;

implement cross-functional teams to achieve information technology project goals;

develop and implement quality assurance test plans; and

create a contingency plan.

describe potential security threats to information systems;

identify the range of security needs and the problems that can occur due to security lapses;

develop and implement plans to address security threats;

document security procedures; and

describe the use of computer forensics in countering security threats such as information technology crimes and security breaches.

employ effective listening skills when working with clients to identify support needs;

identify customer need and formulate a support plan;

create queries and reports and assess critical system information;

employ problem-solving skills in performing support, maintenance, and repair;

use hardware and software diagnostics; and

report to the user the cause of and solution to the problem.

create a portfolio that documents all projects and accomplishments such as academics, volunteer experience, employment experience, awards, and certifications;

organize and prioritize information within the portfolio; and

use written, verbal, and visual communication techniques consistent with information technology industry standards.

identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;

identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;

employ effective reading and writing skills;

employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;

solve problems and think critically;

demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;

demonstrate and implement proper safety procedures in handling and disposing of equipment and materials;

demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of information technology; and

demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and storyboarding.

identify job opportunities and accompanying job duties and tasks;

research careers of personal interest along with the education, job skills, and experience required to achieve personal career goals; and

examine the role of certifications, resumés, and portfolios in the information technology profession.

define business ethics;

distinguish between honest and dishonest business practices;

examine copyright and licensing issues in the software industry; and

analyze the effects of unethical practices on a business.

gather data to identify client and project requirements;

identify input and output requirements;

identify system processing requirements; and

develop software requirements and specifications.

define scope of work to meet client-based project needs;

identify software development processes and issues; and

explain the software system life cycle approach.

articulate the principles of system design such as procedural, object-oriented, and event-driven processes;

perform a logical design using appropriate software tools;

use algorithmic and data structure concepts;

identify constraints;

identify modular design concepts; and

document the design specification using a defined procedure.

differentiate among the concepts of data, procedural, object-oriented, and event-driven representation;

identify current programming languages and the environment in which each is used;

produce procedural and object-oriented programs using structured coding with appropriate style and clarity of expression;

demonstrate skill in program testing;

compare computed results with anticipated results to determine the reasonableness of the solutions; and

troubleshoot technological problems.

explain the software quality assurance process; and

follow established quality assurance procedures for testing, identifying problems, and tracking resolutions.

identify risks to information systems facilities, data communications systems, and applications;

comply with federal and state legislation pertaining to computer crime, fraud, and abuse;

identify and select controls for information systems facilities, data communications, and applications appropriate to specific risks; and

apply procedures used to recover from situations such as system failure and computer virus.

identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;

identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;

employ effective reading and writing skills;

employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;

solve problems and think critically;

demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;

identify and implement proper safety procedures;

demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of information technology; and

demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and storyboarding.

improve on a personal career plan along with education, job skills, and experience necessary to achieve career goals;

develop a resumé appropriate to chosen career plan, including letters of recommendation; and

illustrate interview skills for successful job placement.

identify input and output requirements;

identify system processing requirements;

identify hardware, networking, and software system functional requirements;

conduct project needs analysis;

define a problem to be solved by created application;

analyze requirements specifications using current approaches;

identify project constraints; and

use advanced modeling and analysis of functional requirements.

identify key functions and subsystem capabilities of modern software products;

identify software resources and individual product risks; and

identify software development methodologies.

use prototyping techniques;

use appropriate configuration management tools;

apply language-specific programming techniques;

develop programs using appropriate language;

use the appropriate development environment for each selected language such as the compiler, debugger, test generator, and analyzer;

use appropriate modeling and analysis tools; and

use appropriate requirement tracking tools.

articulate the information system life cycle;

identify system analysis issues related to design, testing, implementation, and maintenance;

identify the use of program design tools in a software development process; and

identify current information life cycle models.

use principals of system design such as structured, object-oriented, and event-driven processes;

perform a logical design;

document design specifications according to a defined procedure;

design system input, output, processing, and interfaces;

identify the characteristics and uses of data processing such as batch, interactive, event driven, and object oriented;

explain algorithmic and data structure concepts;

identify constraints;

identify modular design concepts;

identify the features, functions, and architectures of client server computing;

articulate database management concepts;

define the objectives of a client server application;

design static and dynamic online processing systems; and

employ interface techniques.

apply programming language concepts;

identify the hardware software connection;

articulate the concept of data representation;

use structured, object-oriented, and event-driven programming techniques;

articulate how a programming language can support multitasking and exception handling;

identify how current key programming languages work in different operating system environments;

translate data structures and program design into code in an appropriate language;

demonstrate key constructs and commands specific to a language;

identify the range of languages used in software development;

explain how to resolve program implementation issues such as debugging, documentation, and auditing;

articulate software development issues such as correctness, reliability, and productivity;

explain code analysis issues related to design, testing, implementation, and maintenance;

demonstrate how to design and implement programs in a top-down manner;

demonstrate how to translate algorithmic and modular design into computer code;

explain how programming control structures are used to verify correctness;

use appropriate programming language in writing computer code;

compile and debug computer code;

prepare code documentation;

prepare a project testing plan; and

conduct unit testing and bug fixes of computer code.

develop a test plan;

define test procedures;

develop test cases; and

perform software testing.

explain the software quality assurance process;

use standard requirements for software quality assurance;

perform software quality assurance tasks to determine a quality software product; and

conduct code inspection.

identify maintenance and support requirements;

perform system-tuning functions; and

implement corrections to the code and documentation.

identify risks to information systems facilities, data, communication systems, and applications;

comply with federal and state legislation pertaining to computer crime, fraud, and abuse;

identify and select controls for information systems facilities, data communications, and applications appropriate to specific risks; and

apply procedures used to recover from situations such as system failure and computer virus.

identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;

identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;

employ effective reading and writing skills;

employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;

solve problems and think critically;

demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;

identify and implement proper safety procedures;

demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of information technology; and

demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and storyboarding.

identify job opportunities and accompanying job duties and tasks;

research careers of personal interest along with the education, job skills, and experience required to achieve personal career goals;

examine the role of certifications, resumés, and portfolios in the information technology profession; and

create a portfolio.

collaborate using various electronic technologies such as email, blogs, chat rooms, discussion threads, and wikis;

use Internet resources for research purposes; and

research technologies that have surfaced within the last three years in the area of interactive media.

examine copyright and fair use guidelines in the digital media industry;

model ethical and legal acquisition of digital information, including the correct citing of sources through the use of established methods; and

demonstrate proper netiquette and acceptable use policies when using networks.

compare and contrast printed and digital communications products that demonstrate appropriate and inappropriate use of design and layout principles;

identify and use perspective such as backgrounds, light, shades, shadows, and scale to capture a focal point and create depth;

identify and use principles of proportion, balance, variety, emphasis, harmony, symmetry, unity, and repetition in type, color, size, line thickness, shape, and space;

identify and use three-dimensional effects such as foreground, middle distance, and background images;

identify and use typography;

identify and use color theory; and

recreate and improve existing multimedia products by applying the appropriate design and layout principles.

compare and contrast the characteristics of raster-based bitmap graphics and vector-based graphics;

demonstrate appropriate file storage and file size management skills;

recognize the various file extensions used in digital and interactive media such as compression, conversion, and use and modification;

identify and choose appropriate software applications for specific digital media types such as photo, graphics, video, audio, and animation editing software; and

differentiate between the color mode selections in determining product output.

demonstrate proper use of safety procedures while using digital photography equipment;

capture still shot images using digital photography equipment incorporating various photo composition techniques such as lighting, perspective, candid versus posed, rule of thirds, and level of horizon;

transfer still shot images from equipment to the computer; and

demonstrate photographic enhancement techniques such as feathering, layering, masking, and color enhancement using appropriate digital manipulation software.

create and modify digital graphics using appropriate vector-based and raster-based software following standard design principles; and

export and set graphics to be used in both print and digital formats.

demonstrate proper use of safety procedures while using digital video equipment;

demonstrate proper use of terminology in relation to video technology;

demonstrate proper use of digital video photography equipment to capture video images;

transfer video images from equipment to the computer;

demonstrate videographic enhancement and editing techniques such as panning, transitions, zooming, content editing, and synchronizing audio and video using appropriate digital manipulation software; and

export video files in digital formats to be used in various delivery systems such as podcasting, downloadable media, and streaming.

demonstrate proper use of safety procedures while using digital audio equipment;

demonstrate proper use of terminology and concepts in relation to audio technology;

demonstrate proper use of digital audio equipment to capture audio files;

transfer audio files from equipment to the computer;

demonstrate proper use of audio editing software such as adding effects, fading, volume control, and manipulation of waveforms using appropriate digital manipulation software; and

export audio files to be used in digital formats in various delivery systems such as podcasting, downloadable files, and streaming.

use the principles of motion graphics such as frames and key frames, integration of audio into an animation, and user interactive controls;

create and modify a linear and a nonlinear animation using appropriate software following standard design principles; and

export and set animation to be used in various digital formats and on various video animation players.

develop a plan for a media project such as a storyboard, stage development, and identification of equipment and resources; and

evaluate a project plan along its timeline and make suggested revisions until completion of the project.

incorporate video, audio, text, graphics, and motion graphics into an existing web page;

incorporate various digital media into a printed document such as a newsletter, poster, or report;

develop an interactive medium such as a compact disk or digital video disk to display video, audio, and animation products; and

collect and organize student created products to build an individual portfolio.

identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work;

identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills;

examine the role of certifications, resumés, and portfolios in the web technology profession;

employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills;

solve problems and think critically;

demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member;

identify and implement proper safety procedures;

demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of information technology; and

demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management and storyboarding.

identify job opportunities and accompanying job duties and tasks;

research careers of personal interest along with the education, job skills, and experience required to achieve personal career goals;

demonstrate an understanding of the functions of resumés and portfolios; and

create a portfolio.

explain the fundamentals of operating systems;

explain the key functions and applications of software programs;

identify telecommunications and networking components;

evaluate the various input, processing, output, and storage devices;

identify current and future Internet protocols such as hypertext transfer protocol, file transfer protocol, telnet, and email; and

identify new web technology trends.

examine copyright and licensing issues in the software industry;

model ethical and legal acquisition of digital information, including the correct citing of sources through the use of established methods; and

demonstrate proper netiquette and acceptable use policies when using networks.

demonstrate appropriate use of navigation of network resources for information acquisition and sharing;

acquire information in electronic formats such as text, audio, video, and graphics, citing the source;

identify, create, modify, and use available file formats such as text, image, video analog and digital, and audio files; and

synthesize information from data acquired from electronic and telecommunications resources.

identify appropriate methods to analyze the design and functionality of web pages; and

demonstrate skill in testing the accuracy and validity of information acquired.

implement functional design criteria such as proximity, repetition, contrast, alignment, color theory, consistency, image file size, and typography;

select, create, modify, and integrate effective multimedia content such as vector-based and raster graphics, motion graphics, video, and audio;

create web pages in accordance with current web standards using web development skills such as version control, documentation, web application security, validation, accessibility, and compatibility across multiple browsers and devices; and

demonstrate proper use of folder structure hierarchy.

recognize the importance of Internet programming standards;

differentiate among various web coding standards such as HyperText Markup Language, Extensible HyperText Markup Language, and cascading style sheets;

use standard applications such as text-based editing programs, word processors; and web authoring software; and

compare and contrast the impact of different browsers on web development.

explain the purpose of current web content delivery enablers;

explain client server applications;

articulate the advantages and disadvantages to client-side processing;

identify security issues related to client-side processing;

use standard scripting languages to facilitate interactivity;

identify characteristics of various scripting languages; and

demonstrate the ability to construct secure transaction interfaces from the web server to the customer.

compare the advantages and disadvantages of running a personal server versus using a server provider;

explain how to use advanced communication protocols;

demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol;

identify hardware and software requirements for web servers;

evaluate server providers;

participate in the process of establishing a domain name;

simulate the administration of web servers, including uploading and managing files;

collect and analyze usage statistics;

maintain documentation of the server environment such as specifications, passwords, and software versions;

understand server backup and restoration of software features; and

propose security measures to protect web servers from electronic threats such as unauthorized access and negative intentions.

communicate with clients to analyze requirements to meet needs;

document all necessary design properties;

identify tools and resources to complete the job;

identify and address risks;

develop and use a timeline task list such as critical milestones, potential challenges, and interdependencies; and

use various methods to evaluate the progress of the plan and modify as necessary.

create and simulate the publication of a multipage web product using client required content and web design concepts;

develop a test plan for a multipage web product for testing usability, effectiveness, reliability, and customer acceptance;

explain the quality assurance process; and

develop and implement a quality assurance plan.