COURSE:  Information and Communication Technology: The Digital Environment   CODE: BTA3O (Open)

PREREQUISITE: None                 TEXTBOOK:  Business Connections: Information Technology in Action

Replacement Cost: $65.00

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The 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 also be explored. The skills developed in this course will prepare students for success in the workplace and/or postsecondary studies.

OVERALL CATHOLIC GRADUATE EXPECTATIONS:

The graduate is expected to be: A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Faith Community, an Effective Communicator, a Reflective and Creative Thinker, a Self-Directed and Responsible Life-Long Learner, a Collaborative Contributor, a Caring Family Member, and a Responsible Citizen.

COURSE OVERVIEW:  

Unit	Title
1	Digital Literacy
2	Productivity Software
3	Business Communications
4	E-Business
5	Information and Communication Technology Ethics and Issues

EVALUATION:     TERM WORK (70%)

Evaluation is designed to determine if the expectations of the course have been met, and to determine student response to the curriculum.  In accordance with the Ministry Guideline, the following is the breakdown in evaluation in this course:

KNOWLEDGE/UNDERSTANDING	25%
COMMUNICATION	20%
THINKING/INQUIRY	20%
APPLICATION/MAKING CONNECTIONS	35%
TOTAL	100%

The assessment used will include a variety of techniques including: unit tests, quizzes, lab exercises, and presentations

EVALUATION:     SUMMATIVE (30%)

CULMINATING ACTIVITY	10%
FINAL EXAM	20%
TOTAL	30%

EVALUATION:     LEARNING SKILLS

The learning skills component of this course will be assessed and reported to parents for information only on Provincial Report Card under the following categories: WORKS INDEPENDENTLY, TEAMWORK, ORGANIZATION, WORK HABITS / HOMEWORK / PUNCTUALITY OF ASSIGNMENTS and INITIATIVE

        E – Excellent                        G – Good               S – Satisfactory                    N – Needs Improvement

*This helps you realize that all aspects of your work are important and are included in your final mark*

CLASSROOM POLICIES & PROCEDURES

Student Expectations: Successful completion of the BTA3O course is dependent on:

ATTENDANCE

• Arrive to class on time and prepared.  This means always bringing your textbook, notebook, pen, pencil, and eraser with you.  The student is required to wear the proper uniform and adhere to the school’s code of accepted behaviour.
• Attendance and Punctuality.  Attendance is a vital part of any course.  Students who miss more than 5 days for any reason – be it school related, appointment, or personal matters – will be required to make up the lost time at lunch or after school.  
• Missed material.  It is your responsibility to catch up on any work missed due to illness or school-related absence. This will help to keep you up to date.

PLAGIARISM

• It is theft to use the words or ideas of any other person as if they were your own, without acknowledging the source.  This applies to any written work or visual source, which includes computers, the Internet, etc.  Cheating on tests, quizzes and exams is also a form of plagiarism.  PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC OFFENCE.  STUDENTS WHO ARE GUILTY OF THIS OFFENCE INVITE SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES such as suspension from school.

HOMEWORK

• Complete all assigned homework. Homework is assigned to assist in your learning. Homework will be checked for completeness and understanding. You are responsible for any missed work due to absence!

NOTEBOOK

• Notebooks must be kept up-to-date and organized.  Organize your notebook in sections based on the Course Outline.

LATE SUBMISSIONS

• Late assignments.  An assignment must be handed in the day it is due.  It will be considered late after that time.  A mark reduction of 10% will be applied to all assignments submitted late.    If the assignment is not submitted a mark of zero will be assigned. 

TESTS/MISSED TESTS

• Students are expected to be present for all tests.
• If a student knows in advance that he/she will be away for a test, he/she must inform Ms. Arnold ahead of time with the valid reason PRIOR to the test date and make alternate arrangements.
• If a student is away on the day of a test, it is the student’s responsibility, immediately upon his/her return (within 24 hours), to make the necessary arrangements to complete the test.  Until the test is written (within 24 hours), a mark of 0% is recorded.
• NO test marks will be dropped and NO rewrites will be permitted.

NOTE:  Medical appointments should be made after school hours.

COMPUTER USE

• Handle the equipment with care! Inappropriate use of the computer will result in canceling your computer privileges and reporting the incident to the principal and your parent/guardian.  Inappropriate use includes vandalism, using someone else’s logon id/password, copying another student’s work and visiting inappropriate websites.

IN ADDITION 

• I am available if you require extra assistance…please ASK! Additional time can be arranged through mutual agreement with individual students and Ms. Arnold.
• RESPECTFUL interaction is essential for successful completion of this course
• NO FOOD, DRINKS OR CELLPHONES IN THE CLASSROOM!!!

I have read and understand the above course description.

Student signature­­­______________________ Parent/Guardian signature_______________________

Date: ___________________                           Semester: ____________