Gather, evaluate, and share information on the role of data science in artificial intelligence.
Research and describe the social and ethical impacts of artificial intelligence.
Examples: bias, perceptions, privacy, and accuracy in context of AI, ethical and legal implications of AI
Investigate and develop potential solutions to social and ethical issues related to artificial intelligence.
Examples: ethical use of facial recognition for public safety or government use
Analyze current and emerging technologies specific to artificial intelligence and summarize the ethical and legal effects on humanity.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.
Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a process, or develops a product related to information technology.
Example: Create a business plan for a start-up venture in computer or mobile device repair.
Conduct independent research related to the selected information technology project.
Examples: Internet research, related reading
Write a detailed report on the chosen information technology project, following established conventions for format, grammar, and usage.
Produce an original multimedia presentation based upon career pathway project research and results.
Examples: producing a digital presentation and oral explanation, creating a documentary, presenting a project model and explanation
Design and create a project portfolio that documents all components of the information technology pathway project and demonstrates the validity of the process.
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.
Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
Gather and share information on the history and evolution of cloud computing.
Describe the public, private, community, and hybrid deployment models for cloud computing.
Summarize the main service models for cloud computing.
Examples: software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS)
Explain the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing.
Examples: high availability, scalability, elasticity, agility, disaster recovery
Research and disseminate information about features and functions of commonly used cloud services.
Identify cloud connectivity types, including direct connect and virtual private network (VPN), and list advantages and disadvantages of each type.
Describe common types of access for cloud networks.
Examples: Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), Secure Shell (SSH), Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
Identify and describe cloud networking concepts.
Examples: software-defined networking (SDN), load balancing
Identify and describe cloud storage features and characteristics.
Examples: compression, hot vs. cold storage, content delivery network
Differentiate among cloud storage types.
Examples: object storage, file storage, block storage
Evaluate and assess cloud services based on a business scenario, including a feasibility study, gap analysis, and benchmarks.
Summarize the expenses incurred by utilizing cloud computing.
Examples: variable costs, fixed costs, licensing models, billing, training costs
