Course Overview
What does "IT" stand for?
Information Technology
True or False: IT includes careers like network administration.
True
What’s one common IT certification?
What might a "dream office design" include?
Tech setup, ergonomic chair, décor, comfort room, computers, etc.
Give an example of a soft skill.
Communication, teamwork
Name one component you might find in “Procedures and Expectations” from the Syllabus.
(Attendance policy, grading, etc.)
Name one activity involved in career exploration.
Researching jobs, interviewing professionals
What type of school might you attend to prepare for an IT career?
Trade school, college, university
Why would students design a “dream office” in this class?
Learn workplace design principles
What might a “soft skills matching game” involve?
Pairing skills with situations
What tool helps you understand how you prefer to learn?
Learning Styles Inventory
What might students research and present for this unit?
Different IT careers
In “Certification Scavenger Hunt,” what are students likely searching for?
Info about certifications
Describe one key workplace expectation in IT.
Punctuality, meeting deadlines, etc.
Why are soft skills important in IT?
Helps with collaboration, problem-solving
Why is a course introduction important in an IT class?
Sets expectations, builds engagement
Why is it helpful to research IT careers before choosing one?
Understand skills needed, career outlook
Explain why certifications are valuable in IT.
Proof of skills, increases job opportunities
In workplace roleplay, what soft skill might be tested?
Communication, teamwork
Name two soft skills essential for IT professionals and why.
Teamwork – improves projects; Problem-solving – fixes issues fast
Give two reasons why knowing your learning style benefits your IT studies.
Better study strategies, improved performance
Identify two IT careers and explain a key skill required for each.
Cybersecurity – problem-solving; Developer – coding
Compare formal education to certification paths—one advantage of each.
Education: broad knowledge; Certification: specialized skills OR Education something you learn vs Certification something you earn.
Explain how dream office design and roleplay prepare students for IT workplaces.
Simulates real-world tasks and expectations
Provide a real-world scenario where tech skills + soft skills are needed.
Explaining a tech fix to a non-technical client