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INTRODUCTION OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

2019-2020 INTRO TO BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY SYLLABUS

Twiggs County High School
Introduction to Business and Technology

2019-2020 Course Syllabus

TEACHER Za’Tasja Baker ROOM # 206

EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
TEACHER WEB PAGE https://classroom.google.com/ online class site
TEACHER SUPPORT 478-945-3112

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Introduction to Business & Technology is the foundational course for the Administrative
Support, Small Business Development, and Human Resources Management pathways. The
course is designed for high school students as a gateway to the career pathways above, and

provides an overview of business and technology skills required for today's business
environment. Knowledge of business principles, the impact of financial decisions, and
technology proficiencies demanded by business combine to establish the elements of this
course. Emphasis is placed on developing proficient fundamental computer skills required

for all career pathways. Students will learn essentials for working in a business
environment, managing a business, and owning a business. The intention of this course is
to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-
based society. Students will not only understand the concepts, but apply their knowledge to
situations and defend their actions/decisions/choices through the knowledge and skills

acquired in this course. Employability skills are integrated into activities, tasks, and
projects throughout the course standards to demonstrate the skills required by business
and industry. Competencies in the co-curricular student organization, Future Business
Leaders of America (FBLA), are integral components of both the employability skills

standards and content standards for this course.

Various forms of technologies will be highlighted to expose students to the emerging
technologies impacting the business world. Professional communication skills and
practices, problem-solving, ethical and legal issues, and the impact of effective presentation
skills are taught in this course as a foundational knowledge to prepare students to be
college and career ready. Introduction to Business & Technology is a course that is
appropriate for all high school students. After mastery of the standards in this course,
students should be prepared to earn an industry recognized credential: Microsoft Office
Specialist for Word Core Certification. The pre-requisite for this course is advisor approval.

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA (FBLA)

FBLA is a co-curricular student organization that plays an integral part in the components
of the Business & Technology course standards. FBLA activities are incorporated
throughout this course and the rest of the Business and Computer Technology courses.
Students are strongly urged to join FBLA (cost is $25 & includes a t-shirt)to benefit from
the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.

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COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT

COURSE STANDARDS

IBT-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.
IBT-2 Apply technology as a tool to increase productivity by creating, editing, and publishing
industry-appropriate documents.
IBT-3 Master word processing software to create, edit, and publish professional-appearing

business documents.
IBT-4 Analyze and integrate leadership skills and management functions within the business
environment.
IBT-5 Demonstrate understanding of the concept of marketing and its importance to

business ownership.
IBT-6 Use professional oral, written, and digital communication skills to create, express, and
interpret information and ideas.

IBT-7 Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship through recognizing a business
opportunity, how to start a business based on the recognized opportunity, and basics of how

to operate and maintain that business
IBT-8 Understand, interpret and use accounting principles to make financial decisions.
IBT-9 Develop effective money management strategies and understand the role and
functions of financial institutions.

IBT-10 Research and interpret the various risks involved in operating a business while
determining the role of insurance for a business.
IBT-11 Examine basic human resources and the legal aspects of a business while
incorporating the methods into business practices.

IBT-12 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and
technology education courses through leadership development, school and community
service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.

UNITS/TOPICS

1st Nine Weeks 2nd Nine Weeks:

1. Introduction to Technology 1. Leadership and Management
2. Word Processing Applications 2. Accounting 101
3. Effective Communication Skills 3. Money Management Basics
4. Introduction to the World of 4. Managing Risks
5. Introduction to Human Resources
Marketing
5. Entrepreneurship and Business Industry Certification
 Microsoft Office Specialist – Word
Ownership 2013 and/or Access 2013
 End of Pathway Assessment –
Career Opportunities: Microsoft Office Specialist –
PowerPoint 2013
 Administrative Services Mangers

 Supervisor of Office and
Administrative Support

Student Responsibilities
 This is a business class; you will be expected to conduct yourself in a business-like
manner and use employability skills. Employability skills are those traits that are
looked upon favorably by an employer: positive attitude, neat appearance, good
work habits, etc. The CTAE Department at TCHS will help you develop these traits so
that you will be better prepared for college or a career.

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 Show RESPECT for adults and fellow students. Inappropriate language/behavior
(i.e. hitting, kicking, cursing, yelling, etc.) will not be tolerated. Each student is
expected to treat every student, classroom aid, and teacher with respect.

 Students are expected to participate in class discussions. The teacher will raise or
lower a student’s grade based on the amount and appropriateness of a student’s
participation. Student participation is required and students will be called on to
answer questions. Student participation is integral to our class and your grade.

 In order to enhance student learning, students will use the Internet daily as a
resource tool for this class. All student access to the Internet will be under the direct
supervision of the teacher. While in a Business and Computer Science lab, students
will comply with all Twiggs County Public Schools guidelines. Failure to follow
county mandated guidelines would result in punishment that ranges from loss of
privileges to administrative referral. The school will restrict access by minors to
inappropriate materials on the Internet. The school will monitor and use tracking
methods to insure that minors do not participate in unauthorized or illegal
measures while on line. MAIN POINT: IF IT IS NOT FOR SCHOOL, DO NOT USE
SCHOOL COMPUTERS.

 Students are expected to bring all materials to class every day. Required Materials
are a notebook, black pens, and a positive attitude.

 No food or drinks allowed at any time in the classroom (this includes gum). Water
will be allowed in a closed container that must be kept on the floor.

 The last five minutes in the period are for cleaning your work station, returning
your books to the proper shelf. At the end of each class period, each student is to
leave his or her workstation clean and orderly. Books and materials are to be
returned to the assigned area at the end of the period. If your workstation is left
unclean it will result in a detention.

 The teacher dismisses class, not the bell. Do not gather belongings or leave your seat
until instructed to do so. When dismissed, push the workstation chair in and leave
the room in a calm and orderly manner.

 Problems with your computer are to be reported immediately. Save all work onto
your google drive and not the hard drive.

 Discipline Policy: If a student violates any of the above classroom expectations the
following consequences with received:
o First Offense: Warning
o Second Offense: Call Home
o Third Offense: Student Detention
o Fourth Offense: Student Referral

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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

Published Materials Instructional Supplies

Online Resources Three Ring Binder
Microsoft IT Academy Paper, Pen or Pencil, highlighter
Microsoft Office 2013/Office 365 Headphones
PosterBoard

EVALUATION AND GRADING

This is a performance-based class; so all students will be expected to demonstrate what they

have learned to receive credit for the class. No work is accepted after two days and will
result in a grade of 0 for incompletion. All assignments are due on the due date. Work that is
late will receive one grade letter lower than it would have received if turned in on the due
date. Each day later, results in a letter grade drop.

Assignment Grade Weights Grading Scale
Categories

Classwork Classwork, Daily Work, Homework 15% A: 90+
/Homework Formative Assessments 25% B: 80+
Quizzes C: 70+
Projects ● Written Quizzes, small Projects F: <70

Unit Tests Summative Assessments 60% Mandatory tutorial

Assessment Projects ● Tests, Assessment Projects, Mon/Thurs if
average falls below
SLO Final Exam 75
Midterm Project/Final Project - 2 test
grades

OTHER INFORMATION Additional Requirements/ Resources

Expectations for Academic Success ● Email/googledocs – use TCPS only
● Google Class:
● Complete daily classwork
assignments http://classroom.google.com
● Microsoft IT Academy
● Participate in discussions and ask
questions https://itacademy.microsoft.com

● Participate constructively as a team
member

● Problem solve and accept challenges
● Challenge yourself to continuously

improve

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KEEP IN TOUCH WITH CLASS DETAILS: REQUEST YOUR LOGIN FOR POWERSCHOOL
***Important note: PowerSchool’s Parent Access provides parents or guardians round-
the-clock access to real-time information about their child’s attendance and grades. Please
see the Information Specialist for an access ID, password, and other account information.
State-issued photo identification is required. Students also may track their academic
progress for college and career through PowerSchool’s Student Access. Students may see
the Information Specialist for an access ID and password.
GOOGLE CLASS
Add parent email address to your student’s Google Class to keep track and keep updates.
Do Not store files on your computer in “Documents”. Files to be stored on cloud drives
(Google Drive, OneDrive), to prevent loss, in case you change computers, or your computer
is reset.
Textbooks will not be issued. Materials are available online. If you have an e-book device,
link to the textbook chapters is available to be used in class, or at home.
Any technology used in violation of the BYOT policy may be confiscated with or without
notice.
Internet misuse will result in blocking the Internet for that day, with or without notice.

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