1. Information & Communication Technology
Business Studies
Information & Communication Technology

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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;

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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);

17. 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)

18. 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., , 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;

19. 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

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

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

22. 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)

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