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What is ICTECH Computing?

The ICTech (Innovation in Curriculum through Technology) Curriculum is based on

the best practices in learning and teaching with technology to improve higher order

thinking skills of students to prepare them for their future in a competitive global
job market. In this curriculum, technology is used as a tool to integrate 21st century
competencies and expertise such as communication, leadership, critical thinking,

complex problem solving and collaboration in different subjects.

Structure of the Book

• Internet Search Techniques and e-Safety: techniques to surf internet and staying
safe in online world

• Advanced Imaging: working with photo editing and manipulation and creating
graphics for digital and print media

• Handling Database with Research: working with data using database software
• Developing Applications: designing and building desktop applications

• Programming Robots and Single-Board Computers: using python programming to
program robots

Book Features

Student Learning Outcomes

These appear at the start of each chapter and define the skills students will be

equipped with after completing the lesson.

ISTE Student Standard Coverage

These represent the ISTE student standards covered in each chapter. A complete
description of ISTE student standard can be found here.

Chapter Opener

These appear at the start of every chapter and are designed to grasp learners
attention related to the topic. Chapter openers consist of useful bits of information