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Information and Communication Technology in Business

 (BTT1O / BTT2O)

Course Outline

This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.

Key Elements of the Course:

Fee

There is a $5.00 fee for this course.  This fee is used to help offset various costs, including but not limited to, the cost of dividers and print credit expenses.

Textbooks:

Bucki & Fischer, Learning Computer Applications.  New York: DDC Publishing, 1999.

Ellerby, Pinto and Brady, InsighTs:  Succeeding in the Information Age.  Toronto:  Irwin Publishing Ltd., 2001.

Portfolio

Your BTT Portfolio (notebook) is comprised of a 3 ring binder with labeled dividers for each of the following sections: 

1. Course Outline

2. Glossary

3. Keyboarding

4. Computer Hardware

5. Word Processing

6. PowerPoint

7. Internet / Electronic Communications

8. Spreadsheets

9. Data Bases

10. Desk Top Publishing

Each section should include your relevant handouts, notes, assignments, tests, and so on.  More sections may be added later.  Your portfolio will be marked at various times throughout the year.

Assessment and Evaluation:

Marking schemes and rubrics used for evaluation will be organized to include the four achievement categories:

·       Knowledge and Understanding                                    20%

                        tests, quizzes, presentations, lab work

·       Thinking                                                                    15%

                        presentations, lab work, projects, assignments

·       Communication                                                          15%

                        presentations, lab work, projects, assignments

·       Application                                                                20%

                        presentations, lab work, projects, assignments

Ongoing assessment and evaluation will constitute 70% of your final grade. This will include tests, quizzes, presentations, projects, assignments and your portfolio. Toward the end of the course, a Final Evaluation will take place and will constitute 30% of the final grade. This Final Evaluation will include a Major Project and Reference Manual of Information Technology Terminology (15%) and a Final Examination (15%).

Learning Skills

Students will be assessed on an ongoing basis in the following areas and will be given a letter grade on the Report Card as follows:  E=Excellent; G= Good; S=Satisfactory; N=Needs Improvement.  The areas to be assessed are:

1. Works Independently
2. Teamwork
3. Organization
4. Work Habits/Homework
5. Initiative

Lates & Absences:

Due to the hands on nature of this course, being punctual and regular attendance are critical for success. It is the students’ responsibility to catch up on any missed notes or assignments. Notify your teacher in advance of any known absences. Lates and absences will be monitored, and the school’s policy on skips (see Planner) will be adhered to.

*The Fine Print

Best efforts are made to keep this site up to date but in case of any discrepancy, information as discussed in class is considered to be the correct version.