Information Technology (IT) is the study of the various interrelated physical and non-physical technologies used for the capturing of data, the processing of data into useful information and the management, presentation and dissemination of data. IT studies the activities that deal with solving problems through logical and computational thinking. It includes the physical and non-physical components for the electronic transmission, access, and manipulation of data and information.

The main topics included in the curriculum are: solution development, communication technologies, systems technologies, internet technologies, data and information management and social implications.

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Application

In today's digital age, having knowledge of technology and coding is invaluable. However, the field of IT is not only limited to computers and programming but also focuses on teaching digital literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, innovation, communication, and collaboration skills. With the ever-growing demand for technology, there is a wide range of career opportunities within the field of IT. Some examples include programming, data administration, hardware engineering, network administration, web design, and many more. It is important to note that most careers today require a competent level of computer literacy.

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