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K–12 Standards

Embedded Computing 11.42700 (2021)

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Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.IT-EP-1

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    Communicate effectively through writing, speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal abilitiesIT-EP-1.1

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    Demonstrate creativity by asking challenging questions and applying innovative procedures and methods.IT-EP-1.2

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    Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze and apply information in career planning and employment situations.IT-EP-1.3

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    Model work readiness traits required for success in the workplace including integrity, honesty, accountability, punctuality, time management, and respect for diversity.IT-EP-1.4

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    Apply the appropriate skill sets to be productive in a changing, technological, diverse workplace to be able to work independently and apply team work skills.IT-EP-1.5

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    Present a professional image through appearance, behavior and language.IT-EP-1.6

Explain Embedded Computing (EC) and the Internet of Things (IoT). IT-EP-2

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    Define the basic terminology of EC/IoT. IT-EP-2.1

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    Create a glossary of basic EC/IoT terminology.IT-EP-2.2

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    Compare and contrast microprocessors and microcontrollers.IT-EP-2.3

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    Research and report on popular microcontrollers and EC/IoT platforms (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi, spark.io, BASIC Stamp, Espruino, LightBlue Bean, LittleBits Arduino). IT-EP-2.4

Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic networking protocols for industry, homes, and the internet including speed, power requirements, and popularity in industry and personal devices.IT-EP-3

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    Compare and contrast Radio Frequency (RF) networking technologies, (e.g., Wi-Fi, bluetooth, BLE, Zigbee, Zwave) including speed, power requirements, and popularity in industry and personal devices.IT-EP-3.1

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    Explain advantages and disadvantages of wireless networking compared to wired networking.IT-EP-3.2

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    Demonstrate a working knowledge of serial networking technologies used by microcontrollers (e.g., I2C, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, SPI, master/slave).IT-EP-3.3

Develop and investigate interfacing circuits.IT-EP-4

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    Explain the difference between a source and a sink.IT-EP-4.1

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    Identify the differences between analog and digital circuits.IT-EP-4.2

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    Describe the function of a pull-up resistor. IT-EP-4.3

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    Calculate the current draw of series and parallel circuits.IT-EP-4.4

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    Build an operational LED circuit with a switch to turn it on/off, giving examples of why this is helpful in an IoT scenario.IT-EP-4.5

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    Research and report the current and voltage I/O limitations of the embedded platform/microcontroller used in the class. IT-EP-4.6

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    Discuss the characteristics of digital input and output ports on a microcontrollerIT-EP-4.7

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    Demonstrate an understanding of analog to digital (ADC) and digital to analog ports (DAC) on a microcontroller.IT-EP-4.8

Classify and categorize multiple kinds of sensors.IT-EP-5

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    Classify and explain examples of the following kinds of sensors: temperature, distance, light, sound, contact, pressure, position – GPS (Global Positioning System), encoders, potentiometer, gyro, and accelerometer. IT-EP-5.1

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    Explain the basic functioning principles of the sensors above and their possible uses. IT-EP-5.2

Manipulate, connect, and examine performance aspects of motors.IT-EP-6

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    Demonstrate an understanding of stepper motors.IT-EP-6.1

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    Explain how a servo motor operates.IT-EP-6.2

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    Describe the operation of brushed motor controllerIT-EP-6.3

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    Explain how a brushless motor controller worksIT-EP-6.4

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    Demonstrate an understanding of pulse width modulation (PWM) control of motors.IT-EP-6.5

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    Select the proper motor and controller for a given task, including exceptions that require a different action (if/then scenarios). IT-EP-6.6

Investigate and draw connections within the context of programming as it relates to Embedded Computing/Internet of Things.IT-EP-7

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    Identify and utilize popular programming languages used for EC/IoT applications.IT-EP-7.1

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    Analyze the process of software development for an embedded application. IT-EP-7.2

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    Compare and contrast interpreted and compiled applications.IT-EP-7.3

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    Define real time programming and interrupt driven programming. IT-EP-7.4

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    Analyze and explain when integer and floating point numbers are needed.IT-EP-7.5

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    Design the use of a finite state machine using real-world examples (e.g. vending machines, assisted GPS on smartphones, various radio/connectivity states).IT-EP-7.6

Interpret debugging techniques in hardware and software.IT-EP-8

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    Gather, organize, and interpret data to identify simple bugs in EC/IoT applications. IT-EP-8.1

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    Utilize proper methods for debugging, including systematically changing, then checking, one item at a time. IT-EP-8.2

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    Evaluate the breakpoint, interrupt, main loop, event driven, and race condition in EC/IoT applications. IT-EP-8.3

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    Prove how to debug an actual program using a debugging tool and explain the reasons behind the steps taken.IT-EP-8.4

Compare, contrast, and utilize Cloud Service features.IT-EP-9

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    Debate Security/Privacy concerns of EC/IoT applications.IT-EP-9.1

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    Explore available cloud-based application program interfaces (APIs).IT-EP-9.2

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    Develop an application that connects with one or more cloud-based services/storage solutions (e.g., Twitter, IFTTT [If This Then That], Dropbox, Google) IT-EP-9.3

Design an embedded computing application that solves a current problem (e.g., robotics, artbotics, visual, and kinetic art).IT-EP-10

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    Design, develop, and debug an embedded computing application interfacing to an external sensor, switch, LED, or other device.IT-EP-10.1

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    Design, develop, and debug an external application on a PC or mobile device accessing data from a remote embedded computer. IT-EP-10.2

Examine how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects and competitive events.IT-EP-11

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    Explain the goals, mission, and objectives of the career-technical student organization (CTSO). IT-EP-11.1

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    Explore the impact and opportunities a student organization can develop to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.IT-EP-11.2

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    Explore the local, state, and national opportunities available to students through participation in related student organization including but not limited to conferences, competitions, community service, philanthropy, and other CTSO activities.IT-EP-11.3

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    Explain how participation in career and technology education student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for community service and professional development.IT-EP-11.4

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    Explore the competitive events related to the content of this course and the required competencies, skills, and knowledge for each related event for individual, team, and chapter competitions.IT-EP-11.5

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