Business Studies
Information & Communication Technology
BTA 30
Information &
Communication Technology:
The Digital Environment
BTA 30 – Information & Communication Technology
in Business
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No prerequisite for this course
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Open level course
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Generate a starting point
Diagnostic/prior knowledge test
Who has completed BTT?
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Even though some expectations are similar note the
examples – guide to a continuum of skills
BTA 30 Strands
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The Impact of Information
Technology on Business
Software Applications and
Information Management
Electronic Research and
Communication
Electronic Business
Preparation for
Employment
Revised
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Digital Literacy
Productivity Software
Business Communications
E-Business
Information and
Communication
Technology Ethics and
Issues
Digital Literacy Strand
Issues are moved to another strand
Similar to the BTT Digital Literacy strand,
more advanced concepts
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The Workstation
Operating systems
 Network environment
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File Management
 Electronic Research
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Search techniques
 Citations (MLA, APA)
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Productivity Software Strand
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An ‘applications’ focused course –Assessment
balance
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The focus of the strand is on Productivity
Software, not Business Documents
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Clearly defines which types of software
applications need to be covered within the course
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Word Processing
Spreadsheet
Database
Design Software
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Continuum of Productivity Software
Skills
BTT
perform word processing tasks
(e.g., create, save, update, print)
using common features (e.g.,
formatting, page setup, editing,
language tools, graphic tools,
hyperlinks);
BTA
use advanced word processing
features (e.g., columns, tables,
language tools, mail merge, styles,
images) to perform specific tasks
efficiently;
Design Software Section
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This section allows for software/curriculum
flexibility on factors such as student’s
expertise, teacher expertise, prior
knowledge, software availability, etc
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Software is specified as examples (graphic,
presentation, desktop publishing, etc)
Business Communications Strand
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Organizes Electronic Communications, Preparation
for Employment, and the Creation and Use of
Business Documents expectations under a
common strand
Business Communications Standards
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Electronic Communication
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Focus on oral and visual communication techniques
Collaboration
Updated examples
Digital Portfolio
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Students maintain a digital portfolio of exemplary work
E-Business Strand
Updated 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 Issues
Legal & 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 4E
Information & Communication
Technology: Multimedia Solutions
and
Information & Communication
Technology
in the Workplace
BTX 4C and BTX 4E
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BTA 30 is a prerequisite for both courses
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Destination appropriate curriculum
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Allows for a continuum of skills to be developed
while preparing students for their chosen
destination
BTX 4C: Information & Communication
Technology: Multimedia Solutions
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The Electronic Business
Environment
Software Applications and
Business Documents
Electronic Research and
Communication
Electronic Project
Management and
Teamwork
Postsecondary Education
Revised
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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 Applications
produce 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.
Multimedia
use multimedia features (e.g., sound, animation, video, graphics) to enhance a product (e.g.,
Web page, presentation, e-newsletter).
Business Software
demonstrate 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
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The Electronic Workplace
Environment
Software Applications and
Information Management
Electronic Research and
Communication
Electronic Project
Management and
Teamwork
Preparation for
Employment
Revised
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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
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Applications Software
Removal of Financial Planning section;
 Focus on integrating applications,
multimedia, and using software for a team
project
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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)
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Preparation for Employment
Updated strand (terminology, websites)
 Focus on preparing students for the school
to work transition
 Completing a digital portfolio
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