BTT 1 O 1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

BTT 1 O 1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

OUR MISSION This course provides your child with the opportunity to learn how to use industry standard application software as a tool for solving business problems. l As a member of this course your child will be guaranteed a computer workstation at all times as class size is capped at 25. l INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

WORD PROCESSING (Microsoft Word) l The goal will be to build communication skills which will prove helpful in producing professional documents such as: – letters – memos – reports l for school, work, and personal use INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“Information Technology gives you the competitive edge you need in a technologically expanding global marketplace. ” Boris S. Vondrus “I took this business course so that I could understand computers better in my home and school. I think it is a great opportunity to for us to learn about the parts of the computer and how to submit professional work. ” Vanessa Mc. Ilvena INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“This course is teaching me how to properly format documents…my new skills are transferable to my other classes—I’ve actually increased my marks in all of them because of my computer literacy!” Ankit Purohit “I’m taking this course so that I can get my Business Certificate Of Concentration--I’m planning a career in Business. ” Adam Vieira INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

SPREADSHEETS (Microsoft Excel) This tool will help the student perform mathematical operations used by business owners, managers, employees and consumers l make it easy to to create bar graphs and pie charts l INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

DATABASES (Microsoft Access) l build information warehouses that allow you to search, retrieve, organize and report information INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“This class is great for me. I finally learned how to properly format all my documents to make them look neat and professional—I just applied for a job, and I got hired thanks to my properly formatted personal-business letter!” Vincent Nestico “A hands-on beginning for your future in business, university and employment. ” Natalie Jakopin INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

BTT 1 O 1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

BTT 1 O 1 “I am learning useful computer programs so that later in life I can focus more on education and careers rather than worrying about how to use a computer”. …Besides, this class is different from elementary school as we don’t have to share computers with other students. ” Maxine Schnepf

BTT 1 O 1 “With each passing day, computer skills are becoming more and more essential. You cannot expect to get a job if your output is not professional. Taking this course is one of the best ways to get ready for the future—in post-secondary school and work. ” Vinyas Harish INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“I believe that all students should take Information Technology because someone once told me, “take it, it’s going to be useful”. My brother was right because I learned so much”. Marianna Skip “This course provides the essential skills required to make my school work look professional”. David Mac. Donald

PRESENTATION SOFTWARE l Students will use Power. Point so they can make fabulous presentations like the one you’re viewing! INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

WEB PAGE DESIGN l use Dreamweaver to make your webpage and digital portfolio INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

BTT 1 O 1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

THE INTERNET We live in the INFORMATION AGE l The Internet provides a wealth of information and services l It has become a major business sales and marketing tool l The Internet is no longer just an item of curiosity and amusement, it is a resource and tool that must be mastered l INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

BTT 1 O 1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS “An exhilarating learning experience, giving students a solid business/computer background for the 21 st century. To many students, learning about the fascinating world of electronics and business management is very enjoyable. ” Sai Cherukumilli

DESKTOP PUBLISHING l use Microsoft Publisher to make professional looking newsletters, business cards, letterhead, brochures INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

BTT 1 O 1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

l The goal of this course is to equip students with a marketable set of skills that will prove advantageous at the following levels: - educational - personal - work INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“…you learn to properly type everything from business letters, to essays and do Powerpoint presentations”. Nicole Ferenc “Everything you learn in this course you will surely later encounter, whether it be in school or in your career, that’s the reason I chose BTT as my elective”. Lareinaa C. Aloysious

BTT 1 O 1 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS “Do you see yourself working with computers in the future? Then this course is right for YOU!” Taking this class has taught me to appreciate the way we’ve been raised around computers…BE INFORMED…TAKE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY! Anna Nepravishta

l For the student who is: – university/college bound – planning to enter the work force l this course is ideal for developing basic computer knowledge and skills INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

DID YOU KNOW THAT. . . l Business & Commerce graduates: – have a 97. 7% employment rate 2 years after graduation – earned 5% more than all university graduates at the bachelor's level (as of 2004) – earned 36% more than college graduates in similar educational programs (as of 2004) – 91% of business graduates are satisfied with their work • & www. jobfutures. ca INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

DID YOU KNOW THAT. . . l Computer Science graduates: – earn higher starting salaries and have more advancement opportunities than graduates of other programs? – find work as mathematicians, systems analysts, programmers and working in education, medicine and transportation? • http: //www. douglas. bc. ca/computingsc/employment. html INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

DID YOU KNOW THAT. . . – 9 out of the 10 fastest growing occupations are computer (information technology) related l http: //www. bls. gov/news. release/ecopro. nr 0. htm INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

DID YOU KNOW THAT. . . Number of people in Canada’s IT sector in 2008, an historic high 45% l Average wages for IT jobs are 45% above higher the Canadian average pay l From 2008 to 2015, companies need to 126, 000 jobs to fill recruit between 126, 400 and 178, 000 IT workers l 640, 000 Source: Info & Communications Technology Council of Canada, 2008 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

BTT 1 O 1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS

DID YOU KNOW THAT. . . the BUSINESS DEPARTMENT is the only department in the school that can boast about offering a: l BUSINESS CERTIFICATE OF CONCENTRATION l – after successfully completing 5 business/computer credits INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“This course helps students learn how to properly use the tools on the computer. Many people use the computer as a toy— not a tool. I have learned how to use the computer as a powerful educational tool. I am very thankful I took this course. ” Kaitlyn Hill INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“This course has taught me how to use many computer programs properly and computer skills that I can use in any career I choose. I have also learned all the parts of the computer and how it functions”. Sarah Fallis “BTT is a course that will benefit you in the long run. It has the ability to open your mind and completely captivate your attention. The business teachers at MPSJ are professional, generous and very knowlegeable. ” Nataly Soia INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“Every single student should take BTT in Grade 9 because it can help you with your job in the future. You learn all about many technology skills that are necessary to be a true professional in the future”. Taylor Magee “Finally learned how to cite sources in a formal report…thanks BTT!” Anthony Colucci “Thanks to BTT, formatting word processing documents is much easier and more professional”. Aidan Mc. Guckin INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ME IN GRADE 10? Michael Power / St. Joseph INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

COURSES ON THE HORIZON • INTRO. TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (University/College) • INTRO. TO ACCOUNTING (Workplace) • INTRO TO ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES (College) • INFO. TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS (Open) • INTRO. TO LAW (Workplace) • ECONOMICS INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“I’ve been using computers for 8 years, but have learned more in 2 months than I have in all of my 8 years of personal use!” Jennifer Sacco

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SUCCESS MP/SJ BUSINESS GRADS HAVE ATTENDED: l l l U OF T BACHELOR OF COMMERCE PROGRAM QUEENS UNIVERSITY COMMERCE PROGRAM YORK UNIVERSITY - SCHULLICK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO - BUSINESS PROGRAM RYERSON POLYTECHNICAL INSTITUTE BUSINESS PROGRAM HUMBER COLLEGE - BUSINESS PROGRAM INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

“I didn’t know as much as I thought until I took this course…now look at me…I am teaching my friends how to do stuff!” Andrew Tak INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS (BTT 101)