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Curriculum Resources for Information Technology (IT) Fundamentals
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Source/Location
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Description
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Website
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Amtek
(Lab-Volt) |
Wall Township,
New Jersey |
Manufacturer of technical hardware and
courseware; committed to efficient and effective student mastery
of technical subject matter. Provides educators with innovative,
cost-effective training systems and dedicated after-sales support.
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http://www.labvolt.com/index.asp
Featured Product for IT:
Fundamentals of
IT
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| Certiport |
American Fork, Utah |
Certiport is the world leader in standard-s based certification solutions that enable personal and professional advancement through globally portable credentials. Certiport provides certification and services to help individuals to achieve more, distinguish themselves, and advance in today's academic and professional environments.
Established in 1997, Certiport is a pioneer in validating fundamental computer skills and knowledge through performance-based testing leading to certification. These certifications add value and credibility to any resume. As the creator and worldwide distributor of the Microsoft Office Specialist program, Certiport is responsible for the development, marketing, and administration of certification programs for the Microsoft Office suite of products. Certiport also offers the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³), which validates basic knowledge and ability to use computer hardware, software, and the Internet productively. Certiport delivers exams in 128 countries and 20 languages. More than 47,000 exams are administered each month through more than 9,000 Certiport Centers worldwide. |
http://www.certiport.com |
ComputerPREP
(a division of ProSoft Training)
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Phoenix, AZ |
Offers a library of both vendor-neutral
and vendor-specific information technology (IT) curricula. Trains
students by offering instructor-led, computer-based, web-based,
and self-study formats. |
http://www.computerprep.com
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| Course Technology |
Thomson Learning, Florence, KY |
Creates texts and electronic
learning solutions to help educators teach technology in the classroom.
Uses its website to bring information technology educators together
and help match users to the right teaching resources. |
http://www.course.com/school/
Featured Products for IT:
Computer
Literacy BASICS: A Comprehensive Guide to IC3 -0 ISBN 0619243821 –
Hardcover text, 2006c, 550 pages, $49.75 – Ideal for lower-level high school
instruction – previous version, IC3 BASICS is correlated to IT Fundamentals
Course; maps to 2005 IC3 objectives
Note: Computer Literacy BASICS is the revision of
IC3 BASICS
Practical
Computer Literacy --
ISBN 0619213892, 2005c, Softcover with a spine, 500 pages, $55.00 - Maps to the
IC3 exam - Book on CD included with each textbook - higher
reading level and more text on page than IC3 BASICS
Discovering
Computers: Fundamentals, 2e
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ISBN 0619255471, 2005c – Hardcover text, 520 pages, $53.25 – condensed
version of Discovering Computers 2006 below – same chapters – not as in
depth
Discovering
Computers 2006: A Gateway to Information, Complete -- ISBN 0619255463,
2005c - Softcover with a spine, 920 pages, $49.75. In-depth coverage of
all topics--Extremely popular title. Many online exercises
Also
previous editions available:
Discovering
Computers 2005: A Gateway to Information, Complete -- ISBN 0619255250,
2004c - Softcover with a spine, 920 pages, $49.50. In-depth coverage of
all topics--correlated to IT Fundamentals Course. Extremely popular title.
Many online exercises
Discovering
Computers 2004: A Gateway to Information, Complete, Hard Cover
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ISBN 0789567784, 2003c, 912 pages, $53.25 - In-depth
coverage of all topics - Correlated to IT Fundamentals Course.
PDF Files:
Correlation of IC3 Book with IT Fundamentals
Correlation of Discovering Computers 2004 with IT Fundamentals
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| DDC Training Services |
New York, NY |
DDC Training Services provides IC³, Microsoft Office Specialist,
and other certification products and services for the secondary and post-secondary markets.
A full- solution provider for IC³ Certification that offers hands-on training for educators interested in strengthening and expanding their technical knowledge as well as courseware. We keep teachers up-to-date on new technology, practical computer applications, and the Internet. |
http://www.ddctraining.com/
Featured Product for IT:
Preparing for IC³ Certification
Preparing for IC³ Certification - Network Version
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| EMC/Paradigm Publishing |
St. Paul, MN |
EMC/Paradigm Publishing, publishers of
textbooks and new media, is a premier book and media supplier. Offering
textbooks from K-12 to the college level, including international
publications. |
http://www.emcp.com
Featured Product for IT:
Computers:
Understanding Technology
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| I.T.SkillsPlus |
Micro Endeavors, Inc. (MEI), based in
Upper Darby, PA |
A suite of educational services that
enables secondary and postsecondary schools to deliver innovative
courses in computer programming and business application development.
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http://www.itskillsplus.com
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| itWORKS |
Joint Council of the Ohio Board of Regents
and the State Board of Education, OH. |
A comprehensive set of information technology
competencies grounded in core academic subject areas and built around
four occupational clusters: Information Services and Support, Network
Systems, Programming and Software Development, and Interactive Media.
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http://www.itworks-ohio.org
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| LJ Technical Systems |
Holtsville,
NY |
Developers of competency-based, modular
technology education—"IT2020." |
http://www.ljgroupcom
Featured Product for IT:
IT2020
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| Marcraft International Corporation |
Richmond, VA;
Kennewick, WA |
Marcraft International produces textbooks, lab
guides and practice test question CD’s, complemented with sophisticated
hands-on classroom lab trainers for all levels of IT education including:
Digital Literacy – Eight 45-hour key technical courses suitable for
implementation at either a high school or middle school level that provides
the foundation to excel in today’s digital environment and focuses on the
fundamentals for those students seeking further IT education and
certification. Courses include
introductory curriculum for Computers, Networking, Microsoft Office Systems,
Programming, Databases, Internet, Multimedia and Graphics.
IT Certification Curriculum includes A+,
Network+, i-Net+, Server+, Security+ and Home Technology Integrator (HTI+).
Connectivity curriculum focuses on CAT5 Data Cabling, Wireless
Networking, Fiber Optics and Security Systems.
A revolutionary table-top dashboard trainer is the focal point for the
Mobile Electronics course – leading to the MECP.
Delivery options include instructor-led, online and self-study.
With a 30-year reputation for providing quality, affordable and
forward-looking products, the Marcraft
Advantage assures our customers that they receive superior products
backed by warranties, free technical support, comprehensive Instructor’s
Guides with PowerPoint Presentations and timely delivery.
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http://www.mic-inc.com
Featured Product for IT:
Digital Literacy Series
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| McGraw-Hill Information Technology
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Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, Columbus, OH |
A site for computer information technology
and management information systems that offers fundamental computer
concepts, textbook briefs, teacher and student resources, certification
information, related disciplines, and much more. |
http://www.mhhe.com/catalogs/irwin/it/ |
National Workforce Center for Emerging
Technologies
(NWCET) |
Major Funding provided by the National
Science Foundation, Arlington, VA |
NWCET offers a Secondary Curriculum
for Information Technology, "Building a Foundation for Tomorrow;
Information Technology Skill-Standards-Based Curriculum." Includes
Tech Prep modules. |
http://www.nwcet.org
Featured Products for IT:
Tech Prep
Information Technology Skill Standards-Based Curriculum Modules,
Volumes 1 and 2
Video: CyberCareers for the NetGeneration (Can be ordered from the Web site listed below as well as the Tech Prep Modules)
CyberCareers
Site for Teachers
and Educators
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| Skill Development Solutions Corporation (SDS
Corp.) |
Charlotte, NC
P.O. Box 19678
Charlotte, NC 28217
1-866-737-4446
1-704-545-7088
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*Reseller of Certiport IC3 and MOS exams
*Virtual training preparation for IC3 Certification and MOS Certification
exams
*Virtual and CD-based simulated test for IC3 and MOS |
http://www.sdstraining.net
1-866-737-4446
E-Mail: sales@sdstraining .net
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