Princ of Information Technology

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About Mrs. Simonson

Pacing Guide

Grade Recovery: You should always do your best work first, but if you find you earn a grade on a portfolio that you don't like, you may resubmit up to one time each. I also accept test corrections. 

​PART 1A (SEMESTER ONE)​​​​​

• Unit 1 - The Basics: Understanding Computer Hardware

  • Lesson 8​: CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS

    • Welcome to Critical Thinking Questions! 

      • Make sure that you have read all of the previous lessons, and then do your best to answer each question in detail! No one-sentence answers, in other words. I want to know that you have learned, considered, and thought about the issues presented. 

      • I'll be at In n Out Office Hours if you have questions! I am also available via call/text/webmail. 

• Unit 2 - Data and Storage

  • Lesson 9​: ACTIVITY: HOW CAN I COLLECT AND ANALYZE DATA?

    • Google Forms

      • In this lesson, you will be creating a Google Form. This requires a login, but it is free! 

      • If you have any questions, I will be at In n Out Office Hours. I am also available via call/text/webmail! 

• Unit 3 - Systems and Software 101

  • Lesson 10: ACTIVITY: WHICH OPERATING SYSTEM IS RIGHT FOR ME?​

    • Which Operating System is Right for Me? 

    • In this lesson, you will need word processing software, such as Word or Google Docs, as well as presentations software such as PowerPoint or Google Slides. There is optional software and supplies as well, but you will at least need the word processing and the presentations software. ​

• Unit 4 - Networking Fundamentals

  • Lesson 14: MIDTERM EXAM​

    • If you are not happy with your test grade, do keep in mind that I accept test corrections. 

    • Please use THIS FORM for corrections, submitting it to my webmail when done. 

• Unit 5 - Word Processing

• Unit 6 - Spreadsheets and Databases

• Unit 7 - The World of IT Apps

• Unit 8 - Programming Pro Tips

  • Lesson 12: FINAL EXAM​​

    • If you are not happy with your test grade, do keep in mind that I accept test corrections.

      • Please use THIS FORM for corrections, submitting it to my webmail when done. 

​PART 1B (SEMESTER TWO)​​​​​

• Unit 1 - Web Design

• Unit 2 - Code Like a Pro!

  • Lesson 10: ACTIVITY: HOW CAN I BUILD AN ADVENTURE GAME​?

    • Welcome to your CODING assignment! 

      • REQUIRED: Watch this SHORT SCREENCAST

      • Get to work! ​

• Unit 3 - Digitally Speaking

• Unit 4 - The Good and the Bad: Trends and Threats

  • Lesson 11: MIDTERM EXAM

    • If you don't like your test score, I do accept corrections! 

    • Complete THIS FORM for corrections, and then send to my webmail! 

• Unit 5 - Building Bridges

• Unit 6 - Becoming a Pro at Presentations

• Unit 7 - The Legal and Ethical Side of IT

• Unit 8 - Pathways to Expanding Your Involvement in IT

  • Lesson 13: FINAL EXAM​

    • If you don't like your test score, I do accept corrections! 

    • Complete THIS FORM for corrections, and then send to my webmail!