BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY
2005-2006
Keyboarding 1/2 Credit Open to 9
This course is required for all 9th graders and is designed to teach students to operate the alphabetic, numeric, and special keys using the touch method.
Document Formatting 1/2 Credit Open to 10
This course is a continuation of the Keyboarding course. Student will prepare business and academic report, etc. The student will demonstrate a combination of input skills (advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a mouse) in the production of mailable business documents. Industry production standards are emphasized. Formatting, typography and layout and design concepts are applied in document preparation of business letters, forms, invoices, manuscripts, and tabulated and columnar information. Proofreading and editing skills are applied. Fee: $5.00
Pre-requisite: Keyboarding
Document Layout and Design 1/2 Credit Open to 10, 11, 12
This course builds on the Document Formatting course. Student proficiency can lead to software certification. The student will use a hands-on approach to develop proficiency in document creation and design. Emphasis is on production of business applications including design and layout, speed and accuracy. Concepts, capabilities, procedures and legal responsibilities of word and information processing are applied. Simulated real projects from rough draft copy and/or transcription magnetic media are used for problem solving and business document preparation. Fee: $5.00
Pre-requisite: Keyboarding, Document Formatting
Spreadsheet Applications 1/2 Credit Open to 10, 11, 12
Spreadsheet Applications involves the use of electronic worksheets used to perform business calculations. This course will apply keying, typography, layout and design skills in designing worksheets, writing formulas, analyzing data, charting data, and managing data. Team development will also be stressed as students work on spreadsheet project(s). Student Proficiency may lead to software certification.
Pre-requisites: Keyboarding, Document Formatting
Database Design/Management 1/2 Credit Open to 10, 11, 12
The student will analyze and apply database design techniques and management method for organizing and maintaining files. The student will apply keying, typography, and layout and design skills in creating, designing, entering data, importing and exporting data, and printing database object and data. At the completion of the course, students will have database management skills enabling them to design and implement a relational database application. Student proficiency will lead to software certification. Fee: $5.00
Pre-requisites: Keyboarding, Document Formatting, Document Layout & Design
Integrated Input Technologies 1 to 2 Credits* Open to 12
This is a capstone course in which students will learn necessary skills in problem solving using current and emerging integrated technology to include a variety of input technologies such as advanced keyboarding, scanning, speech recognition, handwriting recognition, and the use of a mouse in the production of mailable business documents. The course focuses on student choice, accountability and competency. Students work toward the attainment of high-level employable competencies in areas which may include (but are not limited to) integrated software applications, computer systems, communication systems, networking, ethical issues, human relations, leadership, self-management, and workplace management. Students may choose areas of specialization and achieve industry certification in areas such as word processing, spreadsheet applications, database design and management, multimedia presentations, schedule and contact management, etc. This course may articulate to post–secondary education. Fee: $10.00
Pre-requisites: Keyboarding, Document Formatting, Document Layout & Design, Spreadsheet Applications, Desktop Publishing, Interactive Multimedia Presentations, and Database Design/Management.
This course may articulate to post–secondary education.
Administrative Management Credits 1 to 2 Open to 12
This capstone course provides advanced training, including hands-on experiences, for students pursuing a career in business technology. Skills developed in previous courses will be incorporated and enhanced through a multi-tasking environment using a variety of input technologies. Procedures and concepts are related to information processing systems, administrative/information management, problem solving, reasoning, team-building, time management, business standards, feasibility studies, cost/budgeting, professional leadership, ethical and legal issues, and mathematics and communications. Production and administrative skills are developed to meet industry’s standards. The student will play a variety of roles in completing tasks. Team activities will be evaluated as a group. Collaboration with other courses can enhance students’ learning and expand their experiences. This course may articulate to a post-secondary program. Fee: $10.00
Pre-requisites: Keyboarding, Document Formatting, Document Layout & Design, Spreadsheet Applications, Desktop Publishing, Interactive Multimedia Presentations, and Database Design/Management Keyboarding.