2005/06 Computer Science & Technology
Course Outline

BTT101/BTT201 Introduction to Information Technology in Business
Grade 9/10 Open
Teacher: Mr. K. Gray
Location : Rm. 242

Ministry Guidelines : The Ontario Curriculum
Grades 9 and 10
Business Studies, 1999
Ministry of Education and Training

Course Rationale & Description (directly from the above Ministry document):
This course introduces students to the use of information technology in the business environment. Students will learn how to use information technology in a work environment, perform electronic research, communicate electronically, and use common business software. They will also explore possible future occupations in information technology. Students will learn how to properly use the World Wide Web for information, create web pages and multimedia presentations, and understand other Internet-related technologies.


This course will prepare students for a world of business and communication that relies increasingly on electronic technology, an area also undergoing continuous change. Students will be able to transfer the skills and understanding acquired in this course to activities in other courses and outside of the classroom. They will establish a foundation for using information technology throughout secondary school, and will develop the ability to apply
new technologies in their search for employment. A broad understanding of the effects of technology on business will also be developed. Through a variety of activities, students will have opportunities to develop interpersonal skills, to interact with people from the business community and organizations within the school, and to develop a personal portfolio of information technology skills and competencies.


Units (units and order may vary)
1. Information Technology / Management
2. Powerful Application Software in Business
3. E-Presentations : Multimedia SlideShows, Email and Web Pages
4. Gathering and Assessing Information Using Electronic Media
5. Careers in Information Technology
6. Projects

 

Term & Final Evaluation
 

                                                   Achievement Categories
Knowledge and
Understanding		 Communication Thinking,
Inquiry and
Problem Solving		 Application Final Task
Examples class work, projects
assignments
quiz, tests
class work, projects
assignments, presentations,
quiz, tests		 class work, projects
assignments
quiz, tests		 class work, projects
assignments		 exam, project, ISP
Term Mark
 20% 
20% 
25% 
35%
N/A
Final Mark 
15%
15% 
15% 
25%
30%

    

Course Notes                     1.    Marks will not be awarded for work that is not submitted.
                                        2.    A mark of zero (0) will be given for work not submitted
                                                by the due date.
                                        3.    Work that is late will be penalized. (10%/school day)
                                        4.    Computer “problems” are not acceptable reasons for work
                                                not being submitted on time.  Students should keep all rough
                                                drafts, edited copies, research notes, work logs and back-up
                                                copies of all important work.

Course Expectations

                Please refer to the Course Outline handout from class.
 

Additional Resources / Work and General Teacher comments

                Please inquire to classroom instructor/teacher for these resources as they exist on our school Intranet.
 
 


created by Kevin Gray
for South Grenville District High School
© 2005