Alabama Career Pathway Project in Information Technology
12 Standards
F1
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.
F2
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.
F3
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.
F4
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.
F5
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.
F6
Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.
F7
Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.
1
Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a process, or develops a product related to information technology.
2
Conduct independent research related to the selected information technology project.
3
Write a detailed report on the chosen information technology project, following established conventions for format, grammar, and usage.
4
Produce an original multimedia presentation based upon career pathway project research and results.
5
Design and create a project portfolio that documents all components of the information technology pathway project and demonstrates the validity of the process.