BTA Syllabus

Instructor Information: Scott Blair (Sblair@jefcoed.com)

Course Title: Business Technology Applications - Career and Technical Building - Room # 237

Business Technology Applications is a one-credit foundation course designed to assist students in developing
technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use,
ethics, and careers using technology applications. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork, leadership, and
workplace skills offer further opportunities for application of knowledge and skills.

Prerequisite: NA

Program Name: Business Management and Administration

Course Goals:
1. Utilize advanced technology utilities, including compressing files, converting files, importing files, exporting files, and
transferring data among applications.
2. Analyze computer hardware to determine software compatibility.
3. Diagnose problems related to technology systems, including advanced network systems, hardware, and software.
4. Utilize advanced features of word processing software, including outlining, tracking changes, hyperlinking, creating
macros, developing forms, and mail merging.
5. Utilize word processing software to demonstrate professional writing skills by producing and editing business
correspondence documents using various data input techniques.
6. Utilize spreadsheet features, including formulas, functions, sorting and filtering data, templates, charts, and graphs in
creating, editing, and printing workbooks.
7. Utilize advanced features of database software, including sorting, filtering, querying and merging data, and creating
reports.
8. Utilize advanced features of multimedia software, including photo, video, and audio editing, to create and present
multimedia presentations using effective communication skills.
9. Utilize digital tools to deliver commerce and information technology curriculum-related content to an audience.
10. Critique Internet and digital information for validity, accuracy, bias, and current relevance.
11. Create a product that integrates information from multiple software applications.
12. Utilize research results to determine career and entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, and educational and
credentialing requirements in commerce and information technology.
13. Practice safe, ethical, and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
14. Analyze cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political effects and trends of technology to assess emerging
technologies and forecast innovations.
15. Apply safe and healthy work standards in the workplace for procedures and conditions, tools, dress, use of
technology, emergency procedures, and work area maintenance.
16. Analyze the organizational structure of a business to determine roles and responsibilities of employees and functions
of departments or units.
17. Demonstrate knowledge and skills gained through student organization activities to enhance leadership and
teamwork.
18. Demonstrate collaborative skills using curriculum-related content in digital environments.
19. Create simulations using digital tools.
20. Explain data encryption procedures.
21. Utilize interactive models and digital sources to address real-world problems.
22. Demonstrate knowledge and skills gained through student organization activities to enhance leadership and
teamwork.
23. Critique various ways to become financially literate, including identifying credit card use and misuse; explaining ways
to avoid identity theft; identifying reasons for budgeting, saving, and investing; comparing rates of interest as they relate
to various time frames in the repayment of loans; and determining how debt influences future employment and
purchases.

Essential Questions:
1. What criteria should a person or business use in selecting hardware and software in various environments? Why are
these criteria important?
2. How are self-assessments beneficial in career planning?
3. What is your self-assessment ranking and how will it help you in the future?
4. How do you create and format a variety of personal and business related documents?
5. How do you professionally create and develop business documents and why is this process important?
6. How do spreadsheet applications simplify data commonly used in business settings?
7. How do database applications organize data commonly used in business settings?
8. How is multimedia software used to enhance informational presentations?
9. What criteria should a person or business use in selecting hardware and software in various environments and why
are these criteria important?
10. How does being financially responsible affect your personal and professional life?
11. How do emerging technologies and innovations affect your cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political
life?
12. What skills are more important in the workplace – performance skills or interpersonal skills?
13. How does participating in a CTSO affect one’s leadership and teamwork skills?

Course Outline:
1. Computer Hardware and Software
2. Career Opportunities
3. Data Input Skills
4. Word Processing Applications
5. Spreadsheet Applications
6. Database Applications
7. Presentation Applications
8. Internet Applications
9. Financial Literacy
10. Ethics
11. Workplace Skills
12. Leadership

Culminating Products:
1. Students create a portfolio based on the career of their choice.
2. Students will create an employment portfolio with a letter, job application, resume, letters of recommendation, etc
3. Students properly create, format, and publish a professional business report.
4. Collect data, create charts and graphs, and present information about an important, current issue (i.e. drop-out rate,
teen pregnancy, global warming, etc.)
5. Use the data generated from the Spreadsheet product to generate reports with the database application.
6. Students create and deliver commerce and information technology curriculum–related content to an audience.
7. Students will utilize the Internet to publish information about the Career Tech program or CTSO.
8. Students will prepare a financial literacy presentation.
9. Students will participate in a community service project, attend state and national competitions, and attend JLDC.
Assessment Procedures:
Teacher Observations, Performance Tasks, Test, Checklists, Rubrics, Online Activities, Scenarios, Oral Presentations,
Research Papers, Journal Reflections, Productions Exams, Group Presentations, Case Studies, Participation

Grading Scale:
A 100 - 90
B 89 - 80
C 79 - 70
D 69 - 60
F 59 - Below

Career Tech Student Organization: DECA Dues $15.00

Career and technical student organizations are integral, cocurricular components of each career and technical education
course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop
leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools
and colleges around the globe. An integral component of classroom instruction, DECA activities provide authentic,
experiential learning methods to prepare members for college and careers. DECA members put their knowledge into
action through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes. Partnerships
with businesses at local and broader levels provide DECA members realistic insight into industry and promote
meaningful, relevant learning. As in the global economy, a spark of competition drives DECA members to excel and
improve their performance.

Available Credentials: MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist)

1. Microsoft Word
2. Microsoft Power Point
3. Microsoft Excel
4. Microsoft Access
Classroom Policies:
Students shall not have back packs, ear buds, or be wearing hoods or hats in the school.
Respect the teacher, fellow students, and any visitors in the classroom.
Students will stay in their seats until the bell rings to be dismissed.
Follow the rules in the Student Handbook and the Code of Conduct.
Food and drinks are not allowed in the classroom.
Students will refrain from using inappropriate or derogatory language.

Consequences:
1ST OFFENCE – VERBAL WARNING
2ND OFFENCE – WRITTEN WARNING
3RD OFFENCE – OFFICE REFERALL

Classroom Policies:
1. Students will arrive before the tardy bell and be in their seat as the bell rings.
2. Students will complete any bell ringer assignments listed on the board.
3. Students will bring their memory stick and composition notebook to class every day.
4. Students will follow all rules and guidelines about the use of technology and equipment set forth in the Code of Conduct and
Handbook
5. Students will be seated and quite as the teacher takes roll.
6. Students should arrive before the bell rings or abide by all tardy rules and regulations.
7. Students will only be allowed to leave the classroom in emergency situations or as instructed by the
teacher.
8. Students are subject to all rules concerning tardiness and absences as stated in the Handbook and Code of Conduct.
9. Make-up work is the responsibility of the student to inquire about and complete by the end of each nine weeks.
10. The exam exemption policy of JCBOE and/or Mcadory High School will be followed for all students wanting to
exempt exams at the end of each semester.

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