Objective:
This section describes common careers in information systems. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
- Describe common careers in information systems, including project manager, systems analyst, and information systems manager.
- Identify skills and educational requirements for information systems careers.
Links:
Key Terms:
- Project Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Information Systems Manager
Topics Discussed:
- How does the work of information systems professionals affect my daily life?
- How can I prepare for a career in information systems?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study 9.6: Information System Careers and complete the 5 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 10th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 13th, 2024
AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
Objective:
After finishing this section, you should be able to:
- Describe the implications of copyright and intellectual property laws for internet use.
- Explain how Creative Commons licenses can make it easier for content creators to share their work.
- Explain how the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) can potentially protect both copyright owners and ISPs.
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Key Terms:
- Copyright
- Intellectual Property
- Piracy
- Fair Use
- Public Domain
- Proprietary Software
- Open-source Software
- Patent
- Trademark
- Privacy Expectation
- Creative Commons
- Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
Topics Discussed:
- How do intellectual property laws help me? How do they help companies?
- Why should I obey intellectual property laws?
- What can I do to help improve intellectual property legislation in my country?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study 9.5: Intellectual Property and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 9th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 10th, 2024
AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
Objective:
After finishing this section, you should be able to:
- Identify the traditional stages of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Describe modern alternatives to a linear process of systems analysis and design.
- Describe the role of project management in the design and implementation of information systems.
- Identify the core principles of Agile methodology in project management.
Links:
Key Terms:
- Systems Analysis and Design
- System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Waterfall Model
- Iterative Design
- Planning Phase
- Analysis Phase
- Design Phase
- Implementation Phase
- Maintenance Phase
- Project Management
- Systems Integration
- Agile
- Needs Assessment
- Risk Management
Topics Discussed:
- What are the benefits of an iterative development process?
- How does project management help in the creation of information systems?
- What are the benefits of the Agile methodology?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study 9.4: Designing and Implementing Systems and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 8th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 9th, 2024
AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
Objective:
After finishing this section, you should be able to:
- Describe the importance of data-driven business decisions.
- Describe the relationship between data and information assets.
- Identify the basic steps in the data analytics process.
- Use Microsoft Excel tables and charts to analyze data.
- Format cells as a table with total rows.
- Sort table columns to better interpret data.
- Use Excel charts to display aggregate data.
- Modify Excel chart settings to better interpret data.
- Analyze data using Microsoft Access reports.
- Open an Access report based on a sales query.
- Interpret Access reports.
Links:
Key Terms:
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Excel
Topics Discussed:
- Why do businesses need data to make decisions?
- How can spreadsheets make it easier to interpret data?
- How do charts make it easier to interpret data?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study 9.3: Data Analysis and complete Labs/Activities 9.3.5, 9.3.7 & 9.3.9 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 7th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 8th, 2024
AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
Objective:
This section introduces you to the various components and types of information systems. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
- Describe the components of an information system and how they fit together.
- Compare and contrast different types of information systems, including transaction processing, management information systems, and expert systems.
- Describe the role of artificial intelligence in modern information systems.
- Explain how information systems can facilitate effective supply chain management.
- Identify the various systems that need to be integrated for customer relationship management.
- Describe how Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency use distributed computing systems for financial transactions.
Links:
Key Terms:
- Information System
- Information System Types
- Artificial Intelligence
- Supply Chain
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Cryptocurrency
- Blockchain
Topics Discussed:
- How do I interact with information systems in my everyday life?
- How do information systems benefit businesses?
- When I buy something, how many people had to work together to make that transaction possible?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study 9.2: Introduction to Business Systems and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 6th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 7th, 2024
AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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