BTT1O+Course+Outline

=**BTT1O** Course Outline= C OURSE O UTLINE —I NFORMATION AND C OMMUNICATION T ECHNOLOGY IN B USINESS (BTT)

 **Instructors:** Jennifer Britton, Glenn Ellis, Nick Hillier, Jeff May <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> **Credit Value:**  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> One <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> **Code:** <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> BTT  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> **Prerequisite:**  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> None

Course Description
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> 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. Students will have opportunities to develop interpersonal skills, and to develop a personal portfolio of information technology skills and competencies.

Evaluation
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> The final grade in this course will be based on the items identified below. For clarification, refer to The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10, Business Studies (published by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training).

<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> **Ongoing Assessment and Evaluation** <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Knowledge and Understanding 15%  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Thinking and Inquiry 15%   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Communication 20%   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Application 20%

Final Evaluation
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Final Examination 15%  <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Final Project—Portfolio 10%   <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Final Project—Contribution to Class Wiki 5% <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> 100%

Materials Required
<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif"> Students must bring the following to each class: a 3-ring binder with paper, a pencil, an ink pen, an electronic storage device (e.g., flash memory), and a ruler.

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.
 * Ministry Guidelines**
 * 1) Digital Literacy
 * 2) Productivity Software
 * 3) Design Software
 * 4) Business Communications
 * 5) Ethics and Issues in Information and Communication Technology

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.
 * 1) Digital Literacy
 * 2) Productivity Software
 * 3) Design Software
 * 4) Business Communications
 * 5) Ethics and Issues in Information and Communication Technology

By the end of this course, students will:
 * UNIT 1: Digital Literacy**
 * Overall Expectations**


 * demonstrate an understanding of the terminology associated with information and communication technology;
 * demonstrate an understanding of the computer workstation environment;
 * manage electronic files and folders;
 * analyse options for accessing the Internet;
 * apply effective techniques when conducting electronic research.


 * Specific Expectations**

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Terminology**
 * identify types of devices and tools used in information and communication technology (e.g., mobile computing devices,e-mail software);
 * define key terms associated with information and communication technology (e.g.,intranet, URL, hardware, spam, web browser);
 * use current information and communication technology terms appropriately.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * The Computer Workstation**
 * explain the basic functions of the components of a computer (e.g., bus,CPU, RAM) and its peripheral devices (e.g., printer, scanner, storage devices, video and digital cameras);
 * explain the purpose of an operating system;
 * identify common user interface elements (e.g., icons, menus, toolbars) and describe their functions;
 * compare stand-alone and networked computer environments;
 * demonstrate efficient use of a computer workstation (e.g., proper keyboarding technique, correct posture).

By the end of this course, students will:
 * File Management**
 * apply appropriate conventions when naming files and folders;
 * organize files and folders in a logical manner;
 * identify and access appropriate drives to facilitate data storage and retrieval.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * The Internet**
 * identify different ways to connect to the Internet (e.g., phone line, cable, satellite, wireless);
 * compare the functions of different types of devices that can connect to the Internet (e.g., cell phones, personal digital assistants [PDAs], laptops);
 * compare the services provided by a variety of Internet service providers.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Electronic Research**
 * identify the types of electronic tools that can be used for research (e.g., CD-ROMs, databases, search engines);
 * use the features of a web browser (e.g., favourites/bookmarks, history, refresh/reload, print preview) to facilitate electronic research;
 * use the features (e.g., Boolean logic, advanced search, image search) of a variety of search engines to locate information;
 * evaluate websites for usefulness, accuracy, validity, bias, appropriateness, and currency;
 * use an accepted citation format (e.g., MLA,APA) to acknowledge electronic sources (e.g.,websites, online magazine articles, personal e-mail messages).

Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will:
 * UNIT 2:** **Productivity Software**
 * use word processing software to create common business documents;
 * use spreadsheet software to perform a variety of tasks;
 * manage information, using database software.


 * Specific Expectations**

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Word Processing**
 * perform word processing tasks (e.g., create, save, update, print), using common software features (e.g., formatting, page setup, editing, language tools, graphic tools, hyperlinks);
 * use word processing software to produce properly structured and formatted business documents (e.g., letter, memo, report, résumé);
 * use support tools and features (e.g., wizards, manuals, online help features, tutorials) to enhance their ability to use word processing software applications.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Spreadsheet**
 * input, organize, and format data in a spreadsheet;
 * use formulas and functions (e.g., sum, average, minimum, maximum) to perform specific spreadsheet tasks;
 * produce spreadsheet documents (e.g., budget, inventory, payroll, invoice) to manage data;
 * use software to produce charts that visually represent spreadsheet data.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Database**
 * define common database terminology (e.g., field, record, file, query);
 * use common database software features (e.g., create, query, sort, add, delete, update records, print) to locate and organize information.

Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will: • use presentation software to create and deliver effective presentations; • use desktop publishing software to create publications;4 • demonstrate an understanding of the uses and design of effective websites, and develop their own web pages.
 * UNIT 3:** **Design Software**

Specific Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Presentations**
 * identify guidelines for designing an effective electronic presentation (e.g., colour schemes, font size, slide content);
 * create electronic presentations for specific purposes and audiences;
 * use software features (e.g., slide transitions, slide layouts, design templates, animation, sound) to enhance presentations;
 * use effective presentation skills when delivering an electronic presentation (e.g., plan for room dynamics; verbally emphasize important points and support them
 * with screen images).

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Desktop Publishing**
 * use desktop publishing features (e.g., templates, importing text and graphics, font,
 * layout, styles) to enhance publications;
 * use desktop publishing software to design and create a variety of publications (e.g., card, invitation, flyer, newsletter) for specific
 * purposes and audiences.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Web Page Development**
 * compare the purposes (e.g., to promote a business, to market products, to provide information) and target audiences of a variety of websites;
 * identify guidelines for developing effective websites (e.g., guidelines on design, technical requirements, appropriate language, and inclusive images);
 * design and create web pages for specific purposes and audiences.

Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will:
 * UNIT 4:** **Business Communications**
 * demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of effective business documents and communications;
 * use appropriate technology to facilitate effective communication;
 * maintain a portfolio of exemplary work that illustrates their skills in information and communication technology, including the ability to create effective business communications.

Specific Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Business Communications Standards**
 * identify characteristics of effective business documents and communications (e.g., clarity, conciseness, completeness, timeliness, proper etiquette, appropriate formatting);
 * compose effective business documents and communications;
 * edit, revise, and proofread to produce wellorganized and grammatically correct business documents and communications;
 * collaborate with peers to develop and enhance business communications, and recognize how collaboration can improve productivity;
 * use presentation skills when communicating business-related information for specific purposes and audiences (e.g., oral communication skills, appropriate body language, use of a variety of techniques to engage the audience).

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Electronic Communication**
 * describe the tools used to communicate electronically in business (e.g., online conferencing, e-mail, voice mail, instant messaging);
 * demonstrate effective use of e-mail software;
 * use etiquette appropriate to the audience and purpose when communicating electronically.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Portfolio**
 * identify the skills and competencies (e.g., keyboarding skills, software knowledge and skills) needed to work effectively in an information and communication technology environment;
 * assess their personal competencies and skills in information and communication technology;
 * create and maintain a portfolio by selecting samples of their work, including business communications, that illustrate their skills and competencies in information and communication technology.

Technology** Overall Expectations By the end of this course, students will:
 * UNIT 5:** **Ethics and Issues in Information and Communication
 * demonstrate an understanding of legal, social, and ethical issues relating to information and communication technology;
 * analyse privacy and security issues relating to information and communication technology;
 * assess the impact of information and communication technology on personal health and the environment.

Specific Expectations

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Legal, Social, and Ethical Issues**
 * describe legal issues related to information and communication technology (e.g., freedom of information, piracy, copyright);
 * analyse ethical issues related to information and communication technology (e.g., spam, plagiarism, unauthorized downloading, inappropriate or dangerous sites or usage, power to promote hatred and discriminatory attitudes);
 * describe the impact of access and equity issues relating to information and communication technology (e.g., the availability of software to assist people with disabilities, access to equipment at home, the effect oftechnology on northern and Aboriginal communities);
 * explain the purpose and content of an acceptable use agreement.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Privacy and Security Issues**
 * describe privacy and security issues related to information and communication technology (e.g., protection of credit card information; cookies; identity theft; spyware; cyber stalking);
 * explain the importance of keeping information secure and confidential (e.g., through the use of passwords, encryption, biometric authentication, firewalls);
 * analyse the form and potential impact of computer viruses;
 * explain how anti-virus software applications in a business environment enhance system security.

By the end of this course, students will:
 * Health and Environmental Issues**
 * describe an ergonomically correct work environment;
 * assess the personal health risks associated with the use of information and communication technology (e.g.,musculoskeletal injuries, eye strain);
 * explain the impact of information and communication technology on the environment (e.g., disposal of hardware, recycling of paper and toner cartridges).