Information Processing represents the study of electronic technologies as they apply to personal use and the business environment.

As we move more rapidly into the information age, it is crucial that students are able to use electronic technologies to access and manipulate information in an efficient manner. Accurate, timely information is the basis for sound decision making and effective communication.

As students build confidence in their understanding of the various information processing tools and processes, they will be able to transfer their knowledge and skill to a wide range of contexts, and will be better able to adopt to the continual changes caused by evolving technology.

It is important that a student understands the significance of the current technological development and how technology affects an individuals daily life as well as the impact it has on the world of work. Within this perspective Information Processing provides for the development of:

• a meaningful study of technological trends
• an understanding of the stems that relate in whole or in part to the managemnt of information
• an understanding of the ethical and societal issues concerning technological development and its impact on society
• technological skills and knowledge designed for personal use
• technological skills and knowledge that transfer to other curriculum areas
• technological skills and knowledge required for the world of work

Students will learn to input, process and output information in the following areas:

• system operations
• text/data input
• productivity software
• applied processing
• dynamic environment
• programming (procedure-oriented and object-oriented)