Information Technology Cluster
CIMC supports instructors and programs in the Information Technology career cluster by providing a variety of instructional materials, ranging from career exploration to occupational preparation. Some of our related resources are featured below. Many others are available. See the Career Clusters Resource Matrix for a more comprehensive list of products available in your cluster. To learn more, or to order any of these materials, contact our customer service department at 800.654.4502 or by e-mail, or use our online catalog.
Career Clusters Resource Matrix
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The Career Clusters Resource Matrix identifies the skill standards, curriculum, and assessments produced by our divisions (CIMC, MAVCC, and Testing) that can assist you, whether you are looking for occupational duty and task statements, in-depth curriculum content for students and teachers, competency assessments of occupational competencies—or a combination of these. Simply identify the specific pathways within the Information Technology cluster to locate the resources that meet your needs. Matrices for different Career Clusters can be found on our Instructional Choices page. For more information about Career Clusters, visit CareerTech's Career Clusters website.
Information Technology matrix (PDF file, 96 KB)
Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age:
A Users Guide to Protecting Yourself from Viruses, Worms, Hackers, and Data Loss
Free Download
Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age was developed with experts in data management and computer security, and is appropriate for home computer users, risk maagement or IT professionals, network computer users, and anyone concerned about computer security. The curriculum includes a workbook, video, and CD-ROM.
Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age covers the following Information Technology pathways:
- Network Systems
For more information, and to download a free sample, visit our Protecting Yourself in the Digital Age page.
Information Technology
Free Download
The Information Technology TLA is a 16-day Technology Learning Activity that introduces 6th through 8th grade students to the processes behind computers, networking, and the internet. Students learn how to format a hard drive, install an operating system, install hardware and software, and use a database.
Information Technology covers the following Information Technology pathways:
- Interactive Media
We are offering day 2 as a free sample to download:
Information Technology, Student Workbook (PDF file, 633 KB)
Online Competency Testing
Our Testing division offers online competency tests for several different careers in the Information Technology cluster.
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Updated 03.08.07

