EWC4U | BTT1O | BDI3C | BTA3O | TIJ1O | SPORTS |

BTT1O
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, communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.

The following software programs are studied by students enrolled in the course. Students complete various tutorials and final assignments in each of these softwares while maintaining a continuous business idea throughout the year.

Software:

Microsoft Word
• creating tables, formatting text, inserting graphics, entering math equations

Microsoft Excel
• using formulas & charts to display data

Microsoft PowerPoint
• oral presentation augmentation

Microsoft Publisher
• newsletter and brochure printing

Photoshop
• editing digital images

Dreamweaver
• webpage creation

Flash
• two dimensional animations for websites

FileMaker Pro
• creating a database for a business

Summative
• a final project incorporating all the software studied throughout the year

Evaluation

Knowledge & Understanding 17.5%
Thinking & Inquiry 17.5%
Communication 17.5%
Application 17.5%
Summative 30%