This document contains technology-based learning activities for the Illinois communication technology course at the orientation level (grades 9 and 10). This packet includes a course rationale, course mission statement, course description, course outline, suggested learning objectives for each of the transportation areas, and suggested learning experiences. The packet also contains 32 developed learning activities. The content can be presented through short lectures, discussion, media, demonstrations, or hands-on activities. The course units can follow either a 9- or an 18-week format. There are six units in this course: introduction to communication technology, drafting and design, photography, graphic arts, processing and communicating information with computers and computer applications, and telecommunications technology. Each unit may contain suggested learning objectives and learning activities. Each activity within a unit contains some or all of the following sections: introduction, materials and supplies list, activity procedures, activity analysis, various kinds of drawings and other graphics, teaching aids, and student handouts. (NLA)