BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Applications
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Business Technology applications is a year-long/one credit course designed to
help student’s master basic skills in the areas of word processing, database
management, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet, and E-mail. Students are
also offered opportunities to identify ethical issues pertaining to
information systems and to gather information about careers in technology.
Communication and critical thinking skills are reinforced through the use of
software applications. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork and
leadership skills offer further opportunities for application of knowledge
and skills. This course will satisfy the computer requirement by the State
of Alabama for graduation.
**This is a required course in high school. If 8th graders take this course
and pass it, they will not be required to take the course
in high school and will be able to take another course instead. This would
be a helpful elective to take since this will allow them to exempt this
course in high school. **
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) is a student
organization that enhances classroom instruction, develops leadership
skills, and provides opportunities for professional growth and service. I
hope you encourage your students to join FBLA.
There is no prerequisite for this course. It will be an asset if a student
possesses the following essential functions:
Listening skills
Reading skills
Ability to follow directions
Organization skills
INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Students will be expected to meet all the course goals listed below and be
able to demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts. The
instruction will be heavily laboratory and application-based with a minimum
of lecture and demonstration. Students will work independently while the
teacher will act as a facilitator. Assignments will require students to
draw upon other academic skills such as language arts and mathematics.
Student assessment will be based upon individual completion of class
work/project, open book test of student knowledge of important computer
concepts and demonstration of important skills.
STANDARDS AND COURSE CONTENT
Students will be able to:
1. Describe basic computer hardware and software components.
2. Define basic computer-related terms.
3. Demonstrate correct data input techniques with acceptable speed and
accuracy.
4. Describe network computer functions.
5. Assess impact of information technology on society.
6. Demonstrate file management skills.
7. Analyze the functions of an operating system.
8. Compare various operating systems.
9. Load, access, and exit software.
Students will be able to, using the word processor applications tool:
1. Produce correspondence documents (memos and letters).
2. Proofread business documents.
3. Demonstrate manuscript documentation (header/footer, endnotes,
internal citations, title page, table of contents, and works cited).
4. Utilize formatting features.
5. Create and edit tables.
Students will be able to, using the spreadsheet applications tool:
1. Explain uses and advantages of spreadsheets.
2. Explain basic spreadsheet terms.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in creating, saving, opening, and printing a
workbook/worksheet.
4. Change worksheet appearance.
5. Utilize editing techniques
6. Utilize basic formulas.
7. Apply basic functions.
8. Create a series of data.
9. Create charts and graphs.
Students will be able to, using the database applications tool:
1. Explain the uses and advantages of databases.
2. Utilize a database file (plan, create, save, retrieve, and print a
database document).
3. Explain the purpose of common database elements (table, form, query,
report).
4. Create common database elements (design and field attributes).
5. Manipulate database elements (formatting, editing, and records tools)
6. Create illustrative documents displaying database information (table,
charts/graphs, reports)
Students will be able to, using the presentation applications tool:
1. Explain the uses, advantages, and options of multimedia.
2. Explain presentation terms.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in presentations (creating, saving, and
retrieving).
4. Utilize visual elements to enhance presentations.
5. Create slide shows to accompany presentations (slide sequencing and
transitions).
Students will be able to, using the Internet applications tool:
1. Explain utilization of the Internet (common uses, advantages, history,
data validity, information security, virus contamination, access provider,
and terminology).
2. Demonstrate navigational techniques.
3. Evaluate electronic information
4. Recognize inappropriate electronic communication behavior (slamming,
spamming, and flaming).
TEXTBOOK(S): Century 21, Essential Concepts, Exploring Careers
EVALUATION
The teacher will walk around the room to monitor students as they work. The
students will evaluate their work against the criteria listed in the
exercise directions. A grade of 1 – 100 will be given for all completed
work. Individual assignments not turned in or not submitted when due will
be given a zero to indicate no credit.
The following will constitute each nine-week grade:
1. Daily Production possible 100 pts for each assignment graded.
2. Tests (Production(on computer) and Written) – 100 pts each.
