Courses

This course introduces students to basic Web, Data and Information Technology (IT) skills they will need to pursue a digital techology career. Whether working in-person or remotely, at a small company or a global enterprise, nearly every employee uses a computer. Success on the job starts with basic IT skills. Workers who can create simple websites, do some digital marketing, use data to assist decision making,or troubleshoot a hardware problem are highly valued employees.

This course explores the career journey while letting students from all backgrounds apply their individual talents to technology used on the job.

Course Structure:

1. Week 1. Intro to website development. Students will be able to:
   • Distinguish differences between web development solutions
   • Create a basic webpage on at least one of these platforms
   • Create a simple HTML page (heading(s), image, paragraphs, lists)
2. Class 2, Intro to Data analysis. Students will be able to:
   • Work with a spreadsheet to edit, sort, clean data.
   • Find data sources in CSV or XLS formats to work with
   • Filter, select and extract data from a dataset using a spreadsheet..
3. Class 3. Intro to Networks and Systems. Students will be able to:
   • Understand the separation between the layers in the OSI model.
   • Identify specific differences between the three main OS' (linux, MacOS, Windows)
   • Understand basic common network configurations
   • Understand the makeup of IP addresses and how packets work.
4. Class 4. IT Basics - Computer repair -Troubleshooting. Students will be able to:
   • Identify the different parts of a computer (HD, SSD, CPU, Motherboard, GPUs, power supply, etc.)
   • Engage in basic troubleshooting of common problems users face
   • Create customization for Windows based on desirable user settings.
   • Explain common technical and computer errors and how to solve through troubleshooting.
   • Develop a strategy to address computer performance issues.
5. Class 5. Intro to Programming. Students will be able to:

   • Understand basic building blocks of programming (data types, variables, operators, for/while loops, functions, etc.)
   • Create a basic program in EduBlocks (or other block programming language)
   • Develop a simple game program in Pseudocode (Hangman, Go Fish, Tic-Tac-Toe)

Each class is project based - your chance to build your own Digital Profile!

• Introduction or review of prior class topics / homework-related or general questions
• Hands-on lab demonstration
• Homework assignment
• Wrap up and Q & A
• Short breaks will be taken throughout the session as determined by the mentor to allow for healthy stretching, refreshment, or to engage in a simple conversation with classmates.