Career Exploration: Information Technology

At Firia Labs, we're excited to introduce our new career exploration modules for Information Technology, designed to inspire and guide the next generation of tech professionals. This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to the dynamic field of IT, starting with an "Introduction to Information Technology" module to build foundational knowledge. Students will then delve into "Career Exploration," where they'll learn about various roles within the industry. The journey culminates in a "Team-based Challenge," where students can apply their skills collaboratively to solve real-world IT problems, fostering both technical expertise and teamwork.

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This page serves as a Table of Contents for the Career Exploration: Information Technology unit. To preview the resources for each Module, please navigate to the correct page using the linked titles or sidebar navigation.

Module 1: Introduction to Information Technology

Lesson 1: Introduction Activity (approximately 50-60 minutes)
Lesson 2: RoadTrip Nation Documentary (60 minute Video)
- RoadTrip Nation Viewing Guide (30 minutes, viewing guide completion)
- RoadMap Tool - online career intrest survey
- NCWIT: Which Computing Pathway is Right for Me?
Optional Lessons: The RoadTrip Nation Experience
- Online Course (can integrate into LMS)
- Pre & Post Assessments
- 5 Lessons (60 minutes each)

Module 2: Exploring Information Technology Careers

Lesson 3: Career Exploration 1: Software Developer (approximately 180 minutes)
- Firia Labs Introduction Video
- Interview: David Ewing, President of Firia Labs
- A Day in the Life of a Software Developer
Lesson 4: Career Exploration 2: Embedded Engineer (approximately 135 minutes)
- Interview: Embedded Engineer
- Interview: Engineer in Inducstry: Donnie Pitts
Optional Discussion: Round Table Discussion
- Round Table Discussion Instructions and Rubric
Optional Lesson: Career Exploration Intensive Project