Information Technology Application | Origin: EC115
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Integrating Career Readiness into Your Courses: Part I --> Information Technology Application
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I like that its says you need to use technology when it builds not just because it is there. Teaching students industry specific technology is very important.
instant accessibility to knowledge
Technology and innovation is the times we are in today, and we as instructors should always iincorperate this form of learning in all classrooms.
Tech and innovation are always in the drivers seat to some capacity, the more we offer the better prepared the kids will be.
Technology can help businesses be more successful.
Technology adds a visual aspect of learning through videos, tht helps give students additional persepctives.
As a Medical Assistant instructor I can certainly understand the need for IT. Within the Health Care field, having patients information created, shared and saved using technology is the best thing since "sliced bread". The accuracy and timely manner in which we can now treat patient is awesome. Student using a e-health simulation that is so realistic, that transioning into the work field will be less intimidating.
Infromation Technology is a way to maximize and improve productivity. With the Internet of Things (IoT) more and more invovations are becoming comon in both work and classroom experiences. By understanding and knowing how to use information technology, everyone is better prepared to accomplish their task.
IT Skills are required in business today. Both Hard Skills: Automotive Tehcnology, Cloud Computing, computer programming Data Base Managment, Hardware, Manufacturing Technologies, Scientific Computing, Social Media for Business use and Marketing, Software Word processing, Spreadsheets, Technical Writing, and Video Production integrated with Soft Skills: Adaptablility, Collaboration, Creativity, Emotional Intellegence, Persuasion, and Time Managment when combined produce a Hybrid Employee that Business are looking for and in High demand. Students need to be aware of the possibilities with each skill they develop and improve.
IT skills will jumpstart a new business and be cost effective if the student can market themselves with information technology skillset.Learning how to navigate through software to be able to put together their ow advertisement and keep track of the business paperwork.
Increasing students ability to use various forms of technology will make them more hireable in the work force.
Teachers need to keep up to date with technology (hardware and software) in order to help students succeed.
Technology within the classroom setting can take many forms, and it should be used in conjuction with the hard-skill curriculum. The Instructor must also be familiar with the technology (software and hardware) in order to give the student solid instruction.
In the business world innovation and teamwork is what moves the company forward. Teaching students these skills helps them become hirable.
