Information Technology Specialist

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IT Specialists work with computer networks. Play the classic telephone game and think how it relates to IT!

Materials Needed:

• 2 plastic cups
• 4 ft string
• Scissors
• A partner

Directions:

1. Using the scissors, poke a small hole in the bottom of the 2 cups.
2. Tie a knot on one end of the string.
3. Thread the un-knotted end through the hole in the bottom of one of the cups until the knot gets stuck.
4. Thread the other end of the string up through the bottom of the other cup.
5. Tie a knot.
6. Get a partner and play the telephone game! One person talks into the cup as the other person holds the cup up to their ear. 
7. Then switch!

Now the hard part – how does this classic game relate to information technology, and the career of IT specialist? 

Think you know the answer? Explain how the telephone game connects to IT and the career of IT specialist in the Student Showcase – we’ll let you know if you got it right!