Business StudiesInformation & Communication Technology

BTA 30Information &

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

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 strandSimilar 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 StrandUpdated 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 IssuesLegal & 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 4EInformation & Communication Technology: Multimedia Solutions

and

Information & Communication Technologyin 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 Applicationsproduce 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.

Multimediause multimedia features (e.g., sound, animation, video, graphics) to enhance a product (e.g., Web page, presentation, e-newsletter).

Business Softwaredemonstrate 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