Classroom Resource

Information Technology: Training & Careers

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

In this video excerpted from Pathways to Technology, you'll learn about the wide range of jobs that an information technology (IT) degree can make possible. From PCs to smartphones to cars, almost every tool we use today has computer technology embedded in it. The IT specialist is the person who keeps those computers operating and finds ways to make them run faster and more smoothly, so we can all get our work done. This video has discussion questions.

Content Standards

Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 09-12

DLCS18.HS.22
Research the impact of computing technology on possible career pathways.

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

computing technology

Knowledge

Students know:

computing technology can impact careers both positively and negatively.

Skills

Students are able to:

recognize that changes in technology will affect future career opportunities (examples: taxi cabs vs. ride sharing; self-driving vehicles vs. over
the
road trucking; change in space needed at colleges as students transition to online courses).

Understanding

Students understand that:

being mindful of changes in technology can make one aware of potential changes in future industry.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/ates12.sci.pttintroit/information-te…

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

Accessibility

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/help/terms-of-use/

Comments or Notes

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Approved Date

2020-04-02

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type