St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Business
Course:
Information and Communication Technology in Business: Grade 9, Open
Course Code: BTT 1O1
Course Description:
This course introduces students to information and communications 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 web 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.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Digital Literacy
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with
sensitivity to others
Productivity Software
Design Software
Business Communications
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and
personal life
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making, problemsolving, time and resource management skills
Ethics and Issues in Information
and Communication Technology
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
30
20
30
20
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70
10
20
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing
Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.