IT 1006 Unit 1 Discussion Information Technology Concepts and Practices
IT 1006 Unit 1 Discussion Information Technology Concepts and Practices
IT 1006 Unit 1 Discussion Information Technology Concepts and Practices
Question
Today’s
Technologies: Overview
Think about
your IT experience and education to date, along with what you read in this
unit’s studies. Then, address the following prompts related to your career
plans:
What role
do you see yourself in (or moving into) as you progress in your IT career?
What part
of IT interests you most?
Have you
achieved certifications or are you interested in pursuing certifications? Which
ones?
What do you
see as the most defining characteristics of a certification versus a college
degree?
Staying
informed of the changes in the field is important for IT professionals.
Describe a few ideas you have to help maintain current knowledge with IT trends
and news.
Response Guidelines
Respond to
at least one learner. In your response, point out anything that your colleague
discussed that resonated with you and explain why. Then, provide feedback on
your colleague’s ideas about maintaining current knowledge in the field.
Learning
Components
This
activity will help you achieve the following learning components:
Research
various IT careers.
Describe
the defining characteristics of certifications and degrees in IT.
Identify
industry certifications relevant to IT careers.