Syllabus

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS

Rudd Middle School4526 Rudd Middle School RoadPinson, AL 35126Phone: 379-5300 Fax: 680-8124

INSTRUCTOR-- Mrs. Dana Davis E-MAIL ADDRESS-- auburnedu@yahoo.com

dscott@jefcoed.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Business Technology Essentials is a one-credit course designed to teach students touch keyboarding on the alphanumeric keyboard and the numeric keypad. Students will also master basic skills in the areas of word processing, database management, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet, and E-mail. Students are also offered opportunities to identify ethical issues pertaining to information systems and to gather information about careers in technology.

FEE: $25.00

Future Business Leaders of

America

-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) and the Association for Marketing Students (DECA) are co-curricular components of the Business/Marketing program. Both student organizations enhance classroom instruction, develop leadership skills, and provide opportunities for professional growth and service.

FEE: $8.00

INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Students will be expected to meet all the course goals and objectives listed below and demonstrate their understanding of the underlying concepts. Business Technology Essentials will be taught using lecture, demonstration, hands-on activities, and projects.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES*

After the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:1. Identify and use appropriate hardware and software. 2. Use the touch-method of keying with minimum proficiency.3. Identify key vocabulary terms and use them effectively.4. Produce acceptable (mailable) business correspondence. 5. Effectively use word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.6. Use telecommunications effectively such as the Internet and electronic mail. 7. Identify ethical issues pertaining to information systems.8. Describe careers available within the technology area.

* Not all course objectives are listed here and many have been condensed. The listing is provided as a course overview.

RESOURCES

Text: Century 21 Computer Applications and Keyboarding

Peter Norton’s Essential ConceptsMicroType – Interactive Keyboarding ProgramHandouts

SUPPLIES-

4 pocket folders with 3 prong fasteners (one for each nine weeks)Loose Leaf Paper- 1 packStudents should bring a pen and pencil to class everyday.

GRADING PROCEDURES

Student attendance is very important since class work is graded daily. Daily class work assessment will be based on student participation and individual completion of assignments and projects. Test assessment will consist of objective and production-based testing. Daily Assignments and Participation 60%Test/Quizzes 30%Professional Development (FBLA) 10%

CHEATING

I have absolutely no tolerance for cheating. If you are caught cheating, the assignment/test will be given the grade of a zero. This includes talking during a test and copying documents from one disk or computer to another.

MAKE UP WORK

Make up work is the responsibility of each student, and the guidelines in the Student Handbook are strictly enforced. Students may receive a pass to come before school to make up any missed assignments.

DISCIPLINE PLAN

The Jefferson County School System’s Student Code of Conduct and Rudd Middle School Rules will be the guide for student conduct in this class. If a student is displaying inappropriate behavior disciplinary action will be taken.

Read over the syllabus with your parents, cut this part out, sign it, and return it before the end of the week. I, (please print) _______________________________ have read and understand the syllabus for Business Technology Essentials. __________________________ _______________________________Student’s Signature Parent’s Signature ______________ ______________Date Date Parents e-mail address: _______________________________________

RUDD MIDDLE SCHOOL

COMPUTER LAB RULES

1. All assignments are to be done at school! NOT AT HOME!

2. Come to class prepared everyday. Bring your folder and a pen or pencil. 3. Absolutely no gum, candy items, food, or drinks are allowed in the computer lab.4. Turn in all assignments on time and in your correct slot. 5. Come to class and get logged on immediately so that you will be ready to key.6. DO NOT write on the desk, books or mouse pad.7. Please take notes in class and ask questions if you do not understand.8. DO NOT play with the computers. They are extremely expensive. 9. There will be a seating chart. Do not switch seats without my approval.10. Printing any assignments other than school assignments is prohibited.11. DO NOT download any extra programs to the computer. Do not play Internet games or listen to Internet music.12. DO NOT visit any Internet sites without my approval.13. Please leave the lab the way you found it. Do not make any adjustments to the monitor or printer without permission.

1st Nine Weeks Skills Agenda

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIALS --MRS. DAVIS
1ST NINE WEEKS SKILLS AGENDA
AUGUST 13-OCTOBER 17, 2008

AUGUST
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
		13 Discuss Classroom Rules/Procedures Discuss Syllabus and Nine Weeks Agenda Discuss Safety Rules	14 Discuss Classroom Rules/Procedures Fill out Information Card Fill out Career Profile	15 Discuss Classroom Rules/Procedures Discuss Safety Rules Organize Student Folder
18 Review Safety Rules Complete Keyboarding Definitions Football Jamboree@ CCMS	19 Review Safety Rules Finish Definitions Discuss Parts of the Computer	20 Safety Test	21 Assign User ID's for Computer Logon Explore MicoType	22 MicroType Alphabetic Keyboarding Lessons 1 and 2
25 Lessons 3 and 4	26 Lessons 5 and 6	27 Lesson 7-9	28 Lessons 10-12	29 Discuss FBLA Officers, Duties, Mission and Beliefs Community Service and Fundraisers

SEPTEMBER
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
1 NO SCHOOL	2 Lessons 13-15	3 Lessons 16-18	4 Lessons 19- 20 Rudd vs. McAdory (AWAY)	5 Discuss how to create folders within students folders on the F Drive Essential Concepts- discuss pgs. xiii-xvi
8 Discuss Chapter 1 pgs. 3-15 3 week progress report	9 Define Chapter 1 Section A Vocabulary Terms	10 Complete Chapter 1 Section Review pgs. 29-30 Key Term Quiz, True/False, Multiple Choice and Review Questions Numbers 1-3 only	11 Finish Chapter 1 Vocabulary Terms and Section Review Rudd vs. N. Jefferson (HOME)	12 Chapter 1 Section A Test
15 Define Chapter 1 Section B Vocabulary Terms	16 Finish Vocabulary Terms	17 Discuss Chpater 1 Section B pgs. 31-47	18 Complete Section Review pgs. 50-51 Key Term Quiz, True/False, Multiple Choice and Review Questions Numbers 1-5 Rudd vs. Shades Valley (AWAY)	19 Finish Chapter 1 Section B Review
22 Chapter 1 Section B Test	23 MicroType Numeric Keypad Lessons 1-4	24 MicroType Numeric Keyboarding Lessons 1-2	25 MicroType Numeric Keyboarding Lessons 3-4 Rudd vs. Bottenfield (HOME)	26 Timed Writing Test
29 Define Chapter 2 Section A Voc. Terms 6 week progress report	30 Define Chapter 2 Section B Voc. Terms

OCTOBER
MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
		1 Group Work:Get in assigned groups and read assigned section. Then summarize section in paragraph form.	2 Discuss Section Summaries Rudd vs. Erwin (AWAY)	3 Complete Chapter 2 Section A and B Reviews for test grade Pgs. 84-85 and 102-103 Key Term Quiz, True/False, Multiple Choice and Review Questions Numbers 1-5
6 Finish Chapter 2 Section Reviews	7 MicroType Numeric Keyboarding Lessons 5-7	8 MicroType Numeric Keyboarding Lessons 8-10	9 Complete any missing/make up work MicroType Lessons (if no work to complete) Rudd Vs. Hueytown (HOME)	10 FBLA Meeting Notebook Check Review for Nine Weeks Test
13 NO SCHOOL	14 Nine Weeks Test Science and English	15 Nine Weeks Test Social Studies and Math	16 Nine Weeks Test Elective and Make Up Test Rudd vs. P. Grove (HOME)	17 Keyboarding Book- Complete pgs. 27-28 and 34-36

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