Course Goal:

Business Technology is designed to provide members with a review of the computer and the Internet, as well as an understanding of appropriate office equipment use and social networking. Members will learn how a computer system operates, how the Internet works, basic Windows operating system skills, basic word processing skills, and how to use spreadsheets, browsers, search engines and e-mail. (Please note: Beginning computer courses and/or workshops can be required by the certifying agency before a member takes this module.)
In addition to these skills, the members will also be introduced to social networking and effective use of these sites to demonstrate the importance of appropriate computer and Internet use in a work environment.

Objectives:

After completing this course, members will have the basic knowledge and ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and common Windows operating system tools. In addition, the member will be able to perform simple word processing tasks, basic spreadsheet skills, browse and search the Internet, send e-mail and understand social networking and other common sites. The member will also understand the acceptable uses of business equipment in the work environment.

Competencies:

BT-07. Demonstrates understanding of Business Technology by understanding appropriate use of office environment safety with equipment and tools, as well as practicing sustainable workplace responsibilities as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-08. Demonstrates understanding of social networking and appropriate use as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-09. Demonstrates proficiency in connecting to the Internet and go to web sites when provided with web site addresses and successfully bringing up a minimum of 5 web sites in class as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-10. Demonstrates proficiency in using search engines to find web sites on specific topics by performing a minimum of two searches correctly in class (one search per topic) as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-11. Demonstrates ability in using the Internet to find the answers to specific questions by scoring 75% or higher on the Search Engine Exercise (Scavenger Hunt) as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-12. Demonstrates proficiency in using a mouse effectively as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-13. Demonstrates proficiency in using a computer keyboard by exactly reproducing the letter in the Word Processing Exercise as evidenced by product review.

BT-14. Demonstrates proficiency in using word processing format functions by completing the following on the Word Processing Formatting Exercise (using bold and italics and changing fonts, font sizes, font colors, and clipart) as evidenced by product review.

BT-15. Demonstrates ability to effectively use spreadsheets by using formulas and functions as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-16. Demonstrates proficiency in successfully making at least one web site a favorite place (bookmark) in class as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-17. Member accomplishes understanding managing an incoming e-mail by retrieving their Work Certified™ Welcome e-mail and forwarding to their Instructor, which results in validation of member’s e-mail address.

BT-18. Member sends an e-mail to the Instructor by entering a proper address in the “To” field, applicable subject in the “Re:” or “Sub.” field and e-mail is successfully received by the Instructor confirming accomplishment of sending an e-mail and validation of member’s email address.

BT-19. Demonstrates ability to save the e-mail address from an incoming e-mail to an address book by performing the activity successfully in class as evidenced by observation of performance.

BT-20. Demonstrates knowledge of computers, the Internet and software applications by achieving a score of 80% or higher on an online module quiz.