Introduction to Business & Technology Course Syllabus | Room # 202 |
Teacher: Mrs. Jennifer Patterson | |
Email Address: jennifer.patterson@trionschools.org | |
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. The intention of this course is to prepare students to be successful both personally and professionally in an information-based society. 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.
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 Science courses. Students are strongly urged to join FBLA (insert cost) to benefit from the wealth of opportunities the organization has to offer.
UNITS/TOPICS: The following order of topics are subject to change due to scheduling/testing. | |
Semester 1: 1. Introduction to Technology 2. Word Processing Applications 3. Effective Communication Skills 4. Introduction to the World of Marketing 5. Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership | Semester 2: 1. Leadership and Management 2. Accounting 101 3. Money Management Basics 4. Managing Risks 5. Introduction to Human Resources |
Instructional Delivery Plan | |||
Introduction: | All students will be provided with a class syllabus, work assignment directions, project guides, and examples of coursework to be completed. Students may request additional assistance before and/or after school. Additionally the instructor will demonstrate proper procedures to follow in the lab and monitor all student activity. | ||
Class Operation: | The teacher provides direction and manages the class but gives students as much responsibility as possible for completing all assignments. The students will need all of their equipment on a daily basis including: computers, pen/pencil, and supplemental workbook. The course work will also show the correlation between academic areas within this coursework. The teacher provides lectures and demonstrates how to apply the concepts for each unit. The teacher will monitor students as they are working on assignments and allow time to makeup or fixed errors for improved grades. | ||
Monitoring, evaluating and grading performance: | Students are required to complete all given assignments and participate to the best of their abilities in daily instruction, to promote their individual success. | ||
Course Materials | |||
Students should bring a pen/pencil. This is a business class and in business you need a pen to sign documents. | |||
Student Assessment | |||
Evaluation Type | Evaluation Criteria | Percentage | |
Daily Work | Participation & Performance | 40 | |
Projects | Completion & Quality of finished project | 30 | |
Professional Development/FBLA | Professional Learning and FBLA | 15 | |
Final Examination | Comprehensive Knowledge and Skills. | 15 | |
I have read the Intro. To Business & Technology Syllabus and understand what is expected of me to be successful in this course. I acknowledge and agree to abide by the conditions and expectations covered in the course syllabus.
Student Name: ___________________________________ Class: _______________________
Student Signature: __________________________________ Date: ____________________
I have read the Intro. to Business & Technology Syllabus and understand what is expected for my child to be successful in this course. I acknowledge and agree to support my child’s performance and behavior in this course.
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Remind101 for Parents & Students:
Text the following message: @THSIBT2021
To the number: 81010
This way you will receive updates & reminders from me. This keeps all number confidential, by only showing your name to me and no one else on the group message.