Florida Advanced Information Technology
- Level High School
- Contact Hours 165
- Timeframe Year
Florida Advanced Information Technology teaches students the fundamentals of modern business and information systems, emphasizing current trends and technologies. By the end of this course, students will learn essential computer science concepts, including computer hardware and software, networks, web development, and the global impact of emerging technologies. Students will gain hands-on experience and develop the skills necessary to navigate today’s information-driven world.
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Cybersecurity and You
Students delve into key areas such as personal data collection, the reliability of online information, cyber ethics and laws, personal data security, cybersecurity essentials, and strategies to combat common cyber threats and their prevention, equipping individuals with the knowledge to navigate the digital landscape responsibly and securely. |
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System Administration
Students compare and contrast common operating systems (Windows, Linux, OS) and explain the importance of application security. They will investigate security options and implement user accounts to enforce authentication and authorization. Students will also demonstrate how to work with basic and advanced command prompts. |
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IT Concepts
Students explore the structure and design of the internet and networks, and how this design affects the reliability of network communication, the security of data, and personal privacy. Students will learn how the Internet connects computers all over the world by use of networking protocols. |
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IT Infrastructure
Students learn about the physical elements of computers and networking such as motherboards, RAM, routers, and the use of port numbers, ethernet, and wireless devices. |
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Project: Harnessing Technology to Solve Problems
Students will explore the systematic selection and integration of hardware and software components that represent a powerful approach to problem-solving in today's technology-driven world. Whether it's optimizing crop yields, enhancing athletic performance, or creating intelligent home systems, the synergy between hardware and software enables us to improve efficiency and address challenges. |
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Data Security
Students learn about the benefits and dangers of collecting and storing large sets of data. They will learn how to prevent attacks such as SQLi and XSS using programming controls. Students will also learn about risk management and how to identify, assess, prioritize, and minimize risks. |
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Project: IT Professional
Students explore cybersecurity career pathways and build skills that will be needed within these fields such as communication. In this project, students will explore the troubleshooting methodology and utilize it to solve sample IT support issues. |
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HTML - Structuring Websites
Students learn about the language behind all websites: HTML. Students learn about several different HTML tags as well as the basic structure of a web page. Students use HTML to develop several of their own creative web pages. |
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CSS - Styling Websites
Students learn the language CSS and use it to style their web pages. Students learn about the benefits of styling with CSS and will use CSS to create several styled web pages of their own. |
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Intro to Arduino
Students go through the basics of the Arduino device, such as how to light up and change the brightness of LEDs, and learn how variables can be used to write more versatile programs. Students build circuits to control LEDs and motors with the Arduino and explore how pseudocode can be used to structure programs from the start. |
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Creative Development
Students learn the theory and practice of user interface design. Students learn about what makes an engaging and accessible user interface and will employ an iterative design process including rapid prototyping and user testing to design and develop their own engaging projects. |
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Florida Advanced Information Technology is aligned with the following standards
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| Florida Career Ready Practices | View (100%) |
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