Business+Technology+Applications

=Class Description= Business Technology Applications - a one-credit foundation course 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 applications of knowledge and

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is a cocurricular component of this course. Students joining FBLA will receive enhanced classroom instruction, develop leadership skills, and will be provided opportunitites for professional growth and service.

=Class Goals: Students will learn:=
 * Computer Hardware and Software
 * Data Input Skills
 * Career Opportunities
 * Ethics
 * Workplace Skills
 * Leadership
 * Financial Literacy



BTA Assessment



=Bellringers= [] - select News Headline Exercises, select Google News Headlines, and see what's happening in the world. Then, check Google News and read the article of your choice. = = =Class Assignments/Outline=

Aug. 9-13 - Class introduction, syllabus, forms, create google accounts, send gmail account to Mrs. Stewart Collect signed syllabus, forms, and collect lab fees, Computer Lab Safety, Create Safety Brochure (**Workplace Skills**) Must include tools, dress, use of technology, emergency procedures, and work area maintenance Safety Test - MUST MASTER!!!!

Aug. 16-20 - Create Class Constitution - using Google Documents/Collaborate with group members, use the US Constitution as a guide [], must have a Preamble, Articles, and Bill of Rights. Articles must include the following sections: Students, Teacher, Parents, and Others.



Aug. 23-27 - **Computer Hardware and Software** Presentations





Aug. 30 - Oct. 8 - Review of Word Processing, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher (**Data Input Skills**) & Analyze cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political effects and trends of technology to assess emergin technologies and forecast innovations. (**Ethics**)

Oct. 11 - Dec. 17 (**Workplace Skills**) Synchronized Sounds, Inc. - Job Simulation

See attached list for due dates on Training Sessions, Tasks, and Jobs

=2nd Semester=

Financial Literacy
Jan. 5 - Mar. 11, 2011

3rd Nine Weeks Study Guide


=March 21- April 1, 2011= Globalization Project - A country will be selected from a bag. You will become the expert on that country and what you need to know about international business. I would suggest using [|www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/global-etiquette] You select your choice of presentation tool, cannot be a PowerPoint. Use a Web tool or movie maker. Be creative!!!!!! (**Workplace Skills, FBLA Competitive Event)**

You must cover:
 * Location/capital
 * History
 * Climate
 * Population/Ethnicity
 * Religion
 * Government
 * Language/Communication
 * Society/Culture
 * Etiquette and Customs
 * Currency
 * Business Etiquette and Protocol

=April 4 - April 21=

[|Frillio's Pizza Desktop Publishing Simulation]

April 22 - 29 - Earth Day - Go Green Project (**Leadership**)

http://fhsgogreen2011.wikispaces.com/Project

=May 2 - May 13=

The Case of the Email Enigma
[] =May 16-26= Credentialing - IC3 Certification, Work Keys, Skills