Course Description:
Introduction to Software Technology is the foundational course for Cloud
Computing, Computer Science, Game Design, Internet of Things, Programming, Web and Digital
Design, and Web Development pathways. This course is designed for high school students to
understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the
business world. Exposure to foundational knowledge in programming languages, software
development, app creation, and user interfacing applications are all taught in a computer lab with
hands-on activities and project-focused tasks.
Students will not only understand the concepts but apply their knowledge to situations and defend their
actions, decisions, and/or choices through the knowledge and skills acquired in this course.
Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and projects throughout the course standards to
demonstrate the skills required by business and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student
organizations are integral components of both the employability skills standards and content standards
for this course. Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging
technologies impacting the digital world. Professional communication skills and practices, problemsolving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation skills are taught in this course
as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be college and career ready. The knowledge and
skills taught in this course build upon each other to form a comprehensive introduction to the digital
world.
Introduction to Software Technology is a course that is appropriate for all high school students. The
pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.