This course introduces students to information and communication technology in a business environment and builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. Students will develop word processing, spreadsheet, database, desktop publishing, presentation software, and website design skills.Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on digital literacy, effective electronic research and communication skills, and current issues related to the impact of information and communication technology.
By the end of this course, students develop the following skills in these different areas:
| 1. Digital Literacy | |
| 1.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the terminology associated with information and communication technology |
| 1.2 | Demonstrate an understanding of the computer workstation environment |
| 1.3 | Manage electronic files and folders |
| 1.4 | Analyse options for accessing the Internet |
| 1.5 | Apply effective techniques when conducting electronic research |
| 2. Productivity Software | |
| 2.1 | Use word processing software to create common business documents |
| 2.2 | Use spreadsheet software to perform a variety of tasks |
| 2.3 | Manage information, using database software |
| 3. Design Software | |
| 3.1 | Use presentation software to create and deliver effective presentations |
| 3.2 | Use desktop publishing software to create publications |
| 3.3 | Demonstrate an understanding of the uses and design of effective websites, and develop their own web pages |
| 4. Ethics and Issues in Information and Communication Technology | |
| 4.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of legal, social, and ethical issues relating to information and communication technology |
| 4.2 | Analyse privacy and security issues relating to information and communication technology |
| 4.3 | Assess the impact of information and communication technology on personal health and the environment |
| 5. Business Communications | |
| 5.1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics of effective business documents and communications |
| 5.2 | Use appropriate technology to facilitate effective communication |
| 5.3 | Maintain a portfolio of exemplary work that illustrates their skills in information and communication technology, including the ability to create effective business communications |
| Time Allocated | Online/Offline Component | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Unit 1: Digital Literacy | ||
The unit is the beginning of the student’s journey into information and communication technology in the business world. Students will investigate computer components and key terms, whilst developing their investigation and organisation skills. This unit builds a foundation of digital literacy skills necessary for success in a technologically driven society. | 25 hours | Online: 15 hours Offline: 10 hours |
| 2. Unit 2: Productivity Software | ||
This unit gives the student’s a chance to explore the different software that is commonly used in the business world. Students will use word processing software to create common business documents. They will use spreadsheet software to perform a variety of tasks as well as manage information, using database software. | 20 hours | Online: 12 hours Offline: 8 hours |
| 3. Unit 3: Design Software | ||
In the unit, the students have the opportunity to be creative. They will use presentation software to create and deliver effective presentations. Use desktop publishing software to create publications. Students will also have the chance to demonstrate their understanding of the uses and design of effective websites, and development of web pages. | 25 hours | Online: 17 hours Offline: 8 hours |
| 4. Unit 4: Ethics and Issues in ICT | ||
In this unit, students will focus on the legal, social, and ethical issues relating to information and communication technology, and privacy and security issues. They will have the opportunity to analyse and assess the impact of information and communication technology on personal health and the environment. | 20 hours | Online: 12 hours Offline: 8 hours |
| 5. Unit 5: Business Communications | ||
This unit helps the students prepare for the culminating project. They will have the opportunity to edit and revise business documents and communications. They will update their portfolio of exemplary work that illustrates their skills in information and communication technology. | 10 hours | Online: 6 hours Offline: 4 hours |
| 6. Final Evaluation | ||
Culminating Project | 10 hours | Online: 6 hours Offline: 4 hours |
| Total | 110 Hours | |
This course is organized into a semester format. Lessons and activities will be presented to students via the internet. Synchronous lessons will be provided through live online teaching and lessons, and student-to-student discussion forums.
A variety of strategies will be used in the online delivery of this course. Instructional strategies will include but are not limited to:
Learning goals will be discussed at the beginning of each assignment and success criteria be provided to students. The success criteria are used to develop the assessment tools in this course, including rubrics and checklists.
A variety of assessment and evaluation methods, strategies and tools are required as appropriate to the expectation being assessed. These include diagnostic, formative and summative within the course and within each unit. We strictly follow the Ministry of Education’s Growing Success document.
Assessment FOR Learning and Assessment AS Learning is obtained through a variety of means, including the following:
Evidence of student achievement (assessment OF learning) is collected through ongoing observations of most consistent work, with consideration given to most recent work from various sources.
Assessment and evaluation in this course will be based on the provincial Ontario Curriculum expectations. Students will be provided with numerous and varied opportunities to demonstrate the full extent of their achievement. Categories of assessment and breakdowns
are as follows:
A final grade will be determined as follows:
Students with special needs and English Language Learners will be provided with accommodation, including additional time, assistive technology and scribe where available. Teachers who are planning a program in this subject make an effort to take into account considerations for program planning that align with the Ontario Ministry of Education policy and initiatives in a number of important areas.
Learning Skills listed below are key to student success. Learning Skills are assessed independently of achievement and are determined through observation and participation. A checklist and student conference will be used to determine the level in each category.
This course will be entirely administered online, no materials are necessary.
$549.00
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