The goal of the program is to provide students with information and knowledge literacy combined with computer science topics, as well as structure principles of computerized systems. The program highlights principles that have withstood the test of time vs. technology-dependent concepts that quickly become obsolete.
A review of updated policy papers, Horizon and ICILS reports, and the IEA International Study of Computer and Information Literacy indicate that in the early 21st century, the goals of education in general and teaching computer science in particular have moved from emphasis on specialized knowledge of facts to emphasis on in-depth understanding of scientific ideas and concepts, online information, information security, and high-level thinking integrated in science education. The great challenge faced by educators at all levels is to know how to translate these ideas from policy papers to the ongoing teaching and learning activities in classrooms.
A joint initiative by the Science and Technology Administration of Israel’s Ministry of Education, content managers from the intelligence and cyber branch, the industry, the Israeli Internet Association, the Forum of Information Management Companies, and academia has developed a new study program, which provides students with innovative knowledge and tools for understanding and applying multi-lingual progressive retrieval processes with an emphasis on consciousness development and creative information management perceptions.
The goal of the program is to provide students with information and knowledge literacy combined with computer science topics, as well as structure principles of computerized systems. The program highlights principles that have withstood the test of time vs. technology-dependent concepts that quickly become obsolete.
Students in the program gain experience in the complex procedures of information detection, extraction, and processing, all the way to information security. This requires a row of skills and tools, allowing students to comprehend the various rationales at the root of databases, optimal access to databases, and a satisfactory ability to deal with them.
An important component of the study program is the distinction between important and not important, which allows intelligence personnel to extract key messages and main issues.
Information and technology studies present a challenge and provide pleasure. The students in these study tracks experience practical computer lab studies, and perform information analysis, research, and meaningful projects.
Subjects taught include foreign language, information and information management, internet and social media, preserving, sharing, and developing knowledge, information technologies, and communications.