The main task of information technology education is to cultivate students' information literacy and information technology ability, so that they can flexibly and creatively apply information technology to solve problems, innovate and adapt to the future social needs. The following are the main tasks of information technology education:

Cultivate information literacy: information literacy refers to the ability of people to think, judge and solve problems by using information knowledge and technology. One of the tasks of information technology education is to cultivate students' ability to obtain, evaluate, organize and use information effectively, so that they can become active learners and social participants in the information age.

Master the basic knowledge and skills of information technology: Information technology education should ensure that students master the basic theory and operational skills of information technology. Students should have the ability to use computers, networks and software tools, and can use common office software, programming tools and Internet resources to process, integrate and innovate information.

Cultivating information thinking and innovation ability: The goal of information technology education is to cultivate students' information thinking and innovation ability. Students should have the ability of information analysis, problem solving and decision-making, be able to flexibly apply information technology to solve practical problems, have innovative thinking and ability, and be able to create new values and solutions by using information technology.

Cultivate information ethics and network security awareness: Information technology education should also focus on cultivating students' information ethics and network security awareness. Students should understand the rational, legal and ethical use of information technology, know how to protect personal privacy and network security, and understand laws and ethics such as intellectual property rights and copyrights.

The main task expansion of information technology education

Guide students to participate in the development of information society: information technology education should guide students to understand and pay attention to the development trend of information society and its influence on individuals, society and environment. Students should actively participate in the construction and development of the information society, pay attention to the combination of information technology and social problems, broaden their disciplinary horizons and cultivate a sense of social responsibility.

By carrying out these tasks, information technology education can cultivate students' comprehensive quality in the information age and lay a solid foundation for their future study, work and life.