Mapping Bermuda Computing Curriculum onto International IT Standards
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Pathway Pipeline Model: Rethinking IT Learning in Schools
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Technology and society |
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1.1 |
Understands, explains
and provides examples of how computers are used to carry out business |
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1.2 |
Understands past and current trends in computer
technology |
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2.3 |
Understands and explains how IT impacts society
and the operation and management of business |
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Information literacy |
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2.1 |
Strives for excellence in information seeking
and generation |
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2.2 |
Applies basic principles of visual communication
to transferring data into graphics form |
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2.3 |
Generates and pursues information and practices
ethical behavior in regard to information and information technologies |
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PC principles and operation |
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3.1 |
Performs basic personal
computer operations |
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3.2 |
Understands issues affecting system purchase
and upgrade decisions |
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World wide web |
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4.1 |
Uses Internet as a research and business tool
in a highly effective manner |
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4.2 |
Understands and demonstrates use of Internet
for e-commerce |
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Word processing to desktop publishing |
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5.1 |
Creates complex desktop published documents
and reports using multiple applications in teams (Photoshop, PageMaker,
Excel, Access) |
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5.2 |
Selects, integrates and uses appropriate technologies
to create complex professional publications (e.g., yearbook, brochure,
multifold flyers) |
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Graphics and image processing to multimedia publishing |
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6.1 |
Creates original audio, video and animation
elements Incorporates and edits sound and images from various sources
of input |
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6.2 |
Creates interactive multimedia presentations |
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6.3 |
Selects, integrates and uses appropriate media
for complex interactive multimedia presentations such as: Web presentation
with music, video, & animation, CD- ROM, Video game |
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Keyboarding |
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7.1 |
Keyboards to 35 words per minute including
numbers and symbols |
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7.2 |
Proficient in keyboarding skill (accuracy
and speed) |
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8.1 |
Understands e-mail system components and organization
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8.2 |
Uses appropriate e-mail writing style and
protocols for various purposes (personal/ business) |
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8.3 |
Moderates listserv and manages e-mail address
books and listservs |
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8.4 |
Uses e-mail effectively and appropriately
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Software and systems integration |
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9.1 |
Works with and integrates items into project
work from multiple operating systems |
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9.2 |
Coordinates communication between different
operating environments (e. g., facilitating data exchange and communication
between Unix and Windows NT networks) |
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Database software |
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10.1 |
Applies database to actual situations and real world (business) problems (college, scholarships) |
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10.2 |
Uses, modifies, designs and creates relational databases, including queries, forms and reports |
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10.3 |
Critically analyzes and evaluates databases and their complex interaction Accesses and applies/ uses large scale databases for project work (e. g., GIS, census, corporate reports) |
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Spreadsheet |
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11.1 |
Performs basic personal computer operations |
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11.2 |
Applies spreadsheet principles to real-life
situations and business problems |
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11.2 |
Designs, creates, modifies and troubleshoots
spreadsheets |
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11.3 |
Uses databases functions to perform "What
If Analysis" or decision models |
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Operating systems |
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12.1 |
Installs software programs and performs basic
configuration operations |
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12.2 |
Understands compatibility issues |
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12.3 |
Troubleshoots basic configuration problems
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12.4 |
Customizes operating system environments |
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Programming |
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13.1 |
Creates simple object oriented programs using
already developed source code (e. g., Java Script, Macros) |
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13.2 |
Creates programs developing own source code
(e. g., Web applications, free/ shareware) |
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Hardware installation and configuration |
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14.1 |
Troubleshoots minor problems and can articulate
problems to technicians |
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14.2 |
Demonstrates basic knowledge of PC hardware
troubleshooting and maintenance |
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Network technologies |
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15.1 |
Performs basic set up and configuration of
network hardware and software |
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15.2 |
Monitors overall network operations
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15.3 |
Troubleshoots basic problems |
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15.4 |
Implements administrative functions |
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Self-management, teamwork and communication skills (Soft skills) |
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16.1 |
Speaks effectively and persuasively
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16.2 |
Analyzes, interprets information, and draws
conclusions |
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16.3 |
Manages resources |
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16.3 |
Generates ideas |
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16.4 |
Coaches others |
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16.5 |
Monitors and corrects systems |
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16.6 |
Leads teams |
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16.7 |
Negotiates effectively |
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16.8 |
Continuously improves quality of work |
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16.9 |
Teaches others |
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16.10 |
Generates designs |
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16.11 |
Creates and manages projects |
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