Information & Communication Technology Business Studies Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology: The Digital Environment BTA 30 Information & Communication Technology: The Digital Environment

BTA 30 – Information & Communication Technology in Business No prerequisite for this course Open level course Generate a starting point Diagnostic/prior knowledge test Who has completed BTT? Even though some expectations are similar note the examples – guide to a continuum of skills

BTA 30 Strands Original Revised The Impact of Information Technology on Business Software Applications and Information Management Electronic Research and Communication Electronic Business Preparation for Employment Revised Digital Literacy Productivity Software Business Communications E-Business Information and Communication Technology Ethics and Issues

Digital Literacy Strand Issues are moved to another strand Similar to the BTT Digital Literacy strand, more advanced concepts The Workstation Operating systems Network environment File Management Electronic Research Search techniques Citations (MLA, APA)

Productivity Software Strand An ‘applications’ focused course –Assessment balance The focus of the strand is on Productivity Software, not Business Documents Clearly defines which types of software applications need to be covered within the course Word Processing Spreadsheet Database Design Software

Continuum of Productivity Software Skills BTT BTA perform word processing tasks (e.g., create, save, update, print) using common features (e.g., formatting, page setup, editing, language tools, graphic tools, hyperlinks); use advanced word processing features (e.g., columns, tables, language tools, mail merge, styles, images) to perform specific tasks efficiently;

Design Software Section This section allows for software/curriculum flexibility on factors such as student’s expertise, teacher expertise, prior knowledge, software availability, etc Software is specified as examples (graphic, presentation, desktop publishing, etc)

Business Communications Strand Organizes Electronic Communications, Preparation for Employment, and the Creation and Use of Business Documents expectations under a common strand Business Communications Standards Focus on oral and visual communication techniques Collaboration Electronic Communication Updated examples Digital Portfolio Students maintain a digital portfolio of exemplary work

E-Business Strand Updated terminology Continuum of skills from BTT The Concept and Operations of E-Business Process of setting up an online business presence What is an effective site? Impact of E-Business How it has changed conditions of employment Financial Implications E-Business Website Use web development tools to create an e-business website

Information & Communication Technology Ethics and Issues Legal & Ethical Issues Freedom of Information, Piracy, Copyright Spam, plagiarism, unauthorized downloading Privacy & Security Issues Credit card use, cookies, identity theft, spyware Health & Environmental Issues Ergonomics, Musculosketal injuries, eye strain Recycling of paper, disposal of hardware Similar expectations to BTT, however focus and depth can be level appropriate

BTX 4C/BTX 4E Information & Communication Technology: Multimedia Solutions and Information & Communication Technology in the Workplace

BTX 4C and BTX 4E BTA 30 is a prerequisite for both courses Destination appropriate curriculum Allows for a continuum of skills to be developed while preparing students for their chosen destination

BTX 4C: Information & Communication Technology: Multimedia Solutions Original The Electronic Business Environment Software Applications and Business Documents Electronic Research and Communication Electronic Project Management and Teamwork Postsecondary Education Revised The Electronic Business Environment Applications Software Electronic Communications Project Management

Electronic Business Environment Strand Reduced emphasis on Network configurations Addition of Business Ethics section The Digital Workplace Workplace environments Networks The Impact of Information & Communication Technology Business Ethics Ethical standards for communicating electronically Consequences of unethical behaviour

Applications Software Removal of Financial Planning section More of a focus on software skill development as opposed to report preparation Flexibility on software choices Integrating Applications produce integrated business documents (e.g., report with chart, mail merge letter using data in an existing data source, linked document in a presentation) for specific purposes. Multimedia use multimedia features (e.g., sound, animation, video, graphics) to enhance a product (e.g., Web page, presentation, e-newsletter). Business Software demonstrate the effective use of a variety of applications software (e.g., database, financial planning tools, graphic editing, animation, audio editing);

Electronic Communications Electronic Research & Communication Focus on oral and visual communication techniques Collaboration Digital Portfolio Students update a digital portfolio of exemplary work E-commerce Solutions theory behind an e-commerce site (payment gateways, online purchase methods, advertising, security, privacy policies)

Project Management Focus on multimedia product creation as opposed to Virtual Enterprise creation Project Team Management Focus on a team-based approach to project management Electronic Tools for a Team Project identify and describe the electronic tools used by business to facilitate project team activities (e.g., e-mail, intranet, software features that enhance collaboration, scheduling tools, fax, video conferencing); Project Creation create a multimedia product (e.g., school Web site, e-commerce Web site, presentation, animation) in a team environment by using appropriate software;

BTX 4E: Information Technology in Business Original The Electronic Workplace Environment Software Applications and Information Management Electronic Research and Communication Electronic Project Management and Teamwork Preparation for Employment Revised The Electronic Workplace Environment Applications Software Electronic Communications and Teamwork Preparation for Employment

Electronic Workplace Environment Elimination of the Strategic Plan section More of a focus on workplace ethics and the digital workplace

Applications Software Removal of Financial Planning section; Focus on integrating applications, multimedia, and using software for a team project

Electronic Communications and Teamwork Focus on working in a team environment/collaboration similar to what students will experience in the workplace Focus on organizational and team management skills (helping to prepare students for the world of work)

Preparation for Employment Updated strand (terminology, websites) Focus on preparing students for the school to work transition Completing a digital portfolio