Business Management & Administration Cluster
Business Management and Administration Program
Course: Business Technology Applications
Course Code #
450006
CIP Code # 52.0407
Directions: Below is a listing of the benchmarks and competencies to be taught in this course. Place a check (√) in the column to the right to indicate the competency has
been taught.
Unit 1: Computer Hardware and Software
Benchmark: 1. Utilize advanced technology utilities, including compressing files, converting files, importing
files, exporting files, and transferring data among applications.
Competency
1.a Demonstrate electronic file management skills.
1.b Determine networked computer functions.
1.c Examine technologies used to compress, convert, export and transfer files.
1.d Follow procedures to transfer data among software applications.
Benchmark: 2. Analyze computer hardware to determine software compatibility.
Competency
2.a Compare computer hardware components and functions.
2.b Compare computer software components and functions.
Benchmark: 3. Diagnose problems related to technology systems, including advanced network systems.
Competency
3.a Demonstrate basic computer and printer preventative maintenance.
3.b Determine strategies to correct malfunctioning network systems, hardware and software functions.
Unit 2: Data Input Skills
Benchmark: 1. Utilize advanced features of word processing software, including outlining, tracking changes,
hyper linking, creating macros, developing forms, and mail merging.
Competency
1.a Create documents using data input skills.
1.b Operate word processing software to create business documents using a variety of word processing features.
1.c Utilize word processing software to demonstrate professional writing skills.
Unit 3: Word Processing Applications
Benchmark: 1. Utilize word processing software to demonstrate professional writing skills by producing and
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editing business correspondence documents using various data input techniques.
Competency
1.a Operate word processing software to create business documents using a variety of word processing features.
1.b Utilize word processing software to demonstrate professional writing skills
1.c Customize business and personal documents using word processing software.
Unit 4: Spreadsheet Applications
Benchmark: 1. Utilize spreadsheet features, including formulas, functions, sorting and filtering data,
templates, charts, and graphs in creating, editing, and printing workbooks.
Competency
1.a Plan and create workbooks which include graphs, charts, and templates.
1.b Utilize spreadsheet software to demonstrate basic workbook functions.
1.c Manipulate data to create workbooks using a variety of spreadsheet features.
1.d Use mathematical and spreadsheet application skills to solve mathematical problems and make business decisions.
Unit 5: Database Applications
Benchmark: 1. Utilize advanced features of database software, including sorting, filtering, querying and
merging data, and creating reports.
Competency
1.a Develop database systems to collect, generate, manipulate, manage, and analyze data.
1.b Use the data generated from spreadsheets to generate reports with the database application.
1.c Generate reports showing interrelated data elements.
Unit 6: Presentation Applications
Benchmark: 1. Utilize advanced features of multimedia software, including photo, video, and audio editing, to
create and present multimedia presentations using effective communication skills.
Competency
1.a Demonstrate appropriate use of digital photos, video and audio editing.
1.b Model effective use of advance multimedia software features.
1.c Generate an online presentation.
Benchmark: 2. Utilize digital tools to deliver commerce and information technology curriculum-related content to an audience.
Competency
2.a Develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform audiences.
2.b Collaborate with peers to create a multimedia presentation which will be delivered to an audience.
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Unit 7: Internet Applications
Benchmark: 1. Critique Internet and digital information for validity, accuracy, bias, and current relevance.
Competency
1.a Demonstrate effective use of digital content to obtain information, convey ideas, and enhance communication in the workplace.
1.b Evaluate and use information resources to accomplish specific occupational tasks.
1.c Evaluate the reliability of information from informational texts, Internet websites and/or technical material sand resources.
1.d Use information literacy skills when accessing, evaluating and disseminating information.
Benchmark: 2. Create a product that integrates information from multiple software applications.
Competency
2.a Use information management systems and software applications to increase workplace efficiency.
2.b Demonstrate the use of technological tools to expedite workflow.
2.c Operate software applications to perform workplace tasks.
Unit 8: Career Opportunities
Benchmark: 1. Determine career and entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, and educational and credentialing requirements
related to multimedia design.
Competency
1.a Relate the importance of workplace expectations to career development.
1.b Assess personal skills, abilities, and aptitudes and personal strengths and weaknesses as they relate to career exploration and
development.
1.c Apply knowledge gained from individual assessment to a comprehensive set of goals and an individual career plan.
1.d Develop strategies to make an effective transition from school to career.
1.e Relate the importance of lifelong learning to career success.
Benchmark: 2. Practice safe, ethical, and legal use of technology systems and digital content.
Competency
2.a Evaluate alternative responses to the use of technology systems and digital content based on legal responsibilities and employer
policies.
2.b Evaluate alternative responses to the use of technology systems and digital content based on personal or professional ethical
responsibilities.
2.c Predict potential security issues related to using technology.
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Unit 9: Ethics
Benchmark: 1. Analyze cultural, social, economic, environmental, and political effects and trends of technology to assess emerging
technologies and forecast innovations.
Competency
1.a Apply ethical reasoning to a variety of workplace situations in order to make ethical decisions.
1.b Evaluate alternative responses to the use of technology systems and digital content based on legal responsibilities and employer
policies.
1.c Evaluate alternative responses to the use of technology systems and digital content based on personal or professional ethical
responsibilities.
1.d Examine ongoing licensing, certification and credential requirements at the national, state and local levels to maintain compliance with
industry standards.
Unit 10: Workplace Skills
Benchmark: 1. Apply safe and healthy work standards in the workplace for procedures and conditions, tools, dress, use of
technology, emergency procedures, and work area maintenance.
Competency
1.a Assess workplace conditions with regard to safety and health.
1.b Implement safety precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
1.c Explain safety hazards common to the workplace.
1.d Implement employee emergency procedures as necessary to provide aid in workplace accidents.
Benchmark: 2. Analyze the organizational structure of a business to determine roles and responsibilities of employees and functions of
departments or units.
Competency
2.a Examine and employ business and economic principles and concepts in making informed business decisions to continue business
operations.
2.b Describe the nature of business and its contribution to society.
2.c Comply with business policies and procedures.
2.d List the types and functions of businesses.
2.e Explain functions and interactions of common departments within a business.
Benchmark: 3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills gained through student organization activities to enhance leadership and teamwork.
Competency
3.a Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
3.b Participate in civic and community leadership and teamwork opportunities to enhance skills.
Benchmark: 4. Demonstrate collaborative skills using curriculum-related content in digital environments.
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Competency
4.a Use Personal Information Management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency and foster collaboration.
4.b Use on-line tools (Email, Blogs, Wikis, Podcasts, etc.) and application software to increase workplace efficiency and foster collaboration.
4.c Complete and submit assignments online with experts and/or peers.
4.d Manage online resources to obtain and distribute information from experts and/or peers.
Benchmark: 5. Create simulations using digital tools.
Competency
5.a Create interactive learning tool such as a digital game, online note cards, or podcast.
5.b Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate teamwork.
5.c Facilitate the use of online files and shared digital tools.
Benchmark: 6. Explain data encryption procedures.
Competency
6.a Evaluate encryption procedures used to protect data transmitted online and through networks.
Benchmark: 7. Utilize interactive models and digital sources to address real-world problems.
Competency
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7.a Interpret copyright laws and policies with regard to ownership and use of digital content.
7.b Cite sources of digital content using a online style manuals.
7.c Explain consequences of unsafe, illegal, and unethical use of technology systems and digital content.
7.d Use online graphic organizers, rubrics, tutorials, templates, flashcards, online docs, to solve business problems.
Unit 11: Leadership Skills
Benchmark: 1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills gained through student organization activities to enhance leadership and
teamwork
Competency
1.a Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
1.b Work with others to develop and gain commitment to team goals.
1.c Distribute responsibility and workload fairly.
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Unit 12: Financial Literacy
Benchmark: 1. Critique various ways to become financially literate, including identifying credit card use and misuse; explaining
ways to avoid identity theft; identifying reasons for budgeting, saving and investing; comparing rates of interests as they relate to
various time frames in the repayment of loans; and determining how debt influences future employment and purchases.
Competency
1.a Set financial goals.
1.b Validate credit history & protect against identity theft.
1.c Demonstrate the wise use of credit.
1.d Describe the types of financial service providers and services offered by each.
Credentialing may include but is not limited to:
Adobe Certified Associate
Graphic Communications Technology Assessment
IC# Certification
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
PrintED Certification (all exams)
Online Resources and Websites for 21st Century Digital Tools
Online Flash Cards
 Study Blue
http://www.studyblue.com/hello/fc.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=Srch&utm_campaign=11001_college&cid=11001_srcGoogle_m
edCPC_vSearch&gclid=CLTQq7eAmqkCFYRa7Aod5UzTvw
 Flashcard Machine
http://www.flashcardmachine.com/
 Quizlet
http://quizlet.com/
 Study Stack
 http://www.studystack.com/
Graphic Organizers
Grapic.org
http://www.graphic.org/organizers/free-graphic-organizers.html
Bubbl.us
https://bubbl.us/
Readwritethink
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/
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Online Collaboration Tools & Resources
1.Google Docs: (http://docs.google.com) Shared folder feature creating online forms or surveys, students can work together using the presentation tool, teachers can
comment, edit, and share student work, enable student self-evaluation.
2.WallWisher: (http://www.wallwisher.com) Use this tool to discuss key concepts and ideas. A great way to share thoughts and view them in an interactive
environment.
3.Twitter: (http://twitter.com) I created a Twitter feed for class and tell students to follow you. They can even enable the Twitter feed on their mobile devices, getting
real-time updates, such as class news, new tools, and other tech info. This is a time-saver and helps me stay in touch with my students.
4.Delicious: (http://delicious.com) Ask students to tag anything relevant to class and then put the delicious feed for this tag in a feed reader block (gadget) on Moodle
course site. New info is automatically updated and students are actively involved in getting information for the class.
5.Zotero: (http://www.zotero.org/groups/) Use Zotero to collect resources on using technology in education, adding information to our shared group Zotero library.
Students can access this library online or through their own Zotero Firefox plugin on their computer. This is an excellent way to collect, share, and comment on
resources.
6. Edmodo: (www.edmodo.com) Edmodo is a free, secure, social learning platform for teachers, students, schools and districts.
Edmodo provides teachers and students with a secure and easy way to post classroom materials, share links and videos, and access homework, grades and school
notices. Teachers and students can store and share all forms of digital content – blogs, links, pictures, video, documents, presentations, and more. There are also
special institutional features for schools and districts that can be accessed for free by administrators
7. Glogster: (www.glogster.edu) Glogster EDU is the leading global education platform for the creative expression of knowledge and skills in the classroom and
beyond. We empower educators and students with the technology to create GLOGS - online multimedia posters - with text, photos, videos, graphics, sounds, drawings,
data attachments and more.
8. Discussion forums/Moodle messaging/SMS: Use discussion forums in Moodle, encourage students to message me through the Moodle interface, and also
provide Google Voice number for them to call or send a text message. Allows students to contact instructor quickly and efficiently, getting immediate answers to
questions so they can continue working.
Other resources:
50 Free Collaboration Tools That Are Awesome for Education
http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/blog/2010/50-free-collaboration-tools/
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