Welcome to Business Computers 11- this course is not offered in the 2014/15 year.

In this course we are learning and discovering more about computers and how they function in our society.  The entire course is taught through our class website.
Here is the course outline:

Course Description/Rationale

This course prepares students for the digital environment. Using a hands-on approach, students will further develop information and communication technology skills through the use of common business software applications. The concept and operation of e-business will be explored, and students will design and create an e-business website. The skills developed in this course will prepare students for success in the workplace and/or postsecondary studies.

Overall Expectations

Digital Literacy

• describe the computer workstation environment, using proper terminology;
• apply appropriate strategies when organizing and managing electronic files and folders;
• demonstrate effective use of tools and techniques of electronic research..

Office Productivity Software

• demonstrate the use of advanced features of word processing software to produce common
• business documents;
• demonstrate the ability to use advanced features of spreadsheet software to perform a variety of tasks;
• manage information, using database software;
• demonstrate the ability to use the features of a variety of design software applications to perform specific tasks.

Design in Business

• communicate using accepted business standards and formats;
• demonstrate effective use of electronic communication tools;
• create a digital portfolio illustrating their information and communication technology competencies and skills.

Business Communication

• communicate using accepted business standards and formats;
• demonstrate effective use of electronic communication tools;
• create a digital portfolio illustrating their information and communication technology competencies and skills.

E-Business (including web design)

• demonstrate an understanding of e-business concepts and operations;
• evaluate the impact of e-business;
• design and create an e-business website for a target audience.

Ethics and Issues

• demonstrate an understanding of the legal, social, and ethical issues related to information and communication technology;
• analyse privacy and security issues related to conducting business electronically;
• summarize health and environmental issues related to the use of information and communication technology