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Business Technology & Business Communications

Course Syllabus

Valley Park High School

2022-2023

Teacher: Dr. Kathryn Libby

One Main Street

Valley Park, Missouri 63088

636-923-3676

klibby@vp.k12.mo.us

Course Description of Business Technology:

This course is designed to help students develop the qualities, knowledge, and skills necessary for working in a business. Students enhance computer application skills as they develop competencies needed by administrative support professionals. The content includes the use of technology to develop communication skills, the performance of office procedures tasks, the production of quality work using advanced features of business software applications, and the production of high-quality employment portfolios and job-seeking documents. In addition, this course provides training or skills many employers find deficient: dealing with other people, using the telephone, organizing work, and handling other crucial tasks.

Course Description of Business Communications:

(This course provides reinforcement of students’ basic language arts skills (composition, grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.) and development of essential competencies for oral and written communication in today’s technological workplaces. Emphasis is placed on using the computer to compose and produce accurate and effective documents (including e-mail messages, letters, memos, reports, etc.) for personal and professional purposes. Using technology (presentation software and telecommunications) to develop oral communication skills such as making presentations, giving instructions, interviewing, and making reports in an effective manner is reinforced in this course.

Prerequisite: Computer Applications

Course Objectives: Upon completing Business Technology, the student will be able to:

Complete objectives concerning:

I. Explore careers in business

II. Prepare for employment

III. Develop career management strategies

IV. Communicate Effectively

V. Use business equipment

VI. Demonstrate proper workplace behaviors

VII. Apply technology to business applications

VIII. Use the internet as a business tool

IX. Demonstrate entrepreneurial awareness

X. Projects to be completed:

a. Career Research and Presentation

b. Personal Resume and Application Letter

c. Interviews

d. Others

Course Objectives: Upon completing Business Communications, the student will be able to:

Complete objectives concerning:

I. Communicate Effectively Verbally & Non-Verbally

II. Use business equipment

III. Demonstrate proper workplace behaviors

IV. Apply business administrative skills

V. Apply technology to business applications

VI. Use the internet as a business tool

VII. Demonstrate entrepreneurial awareness

VIII. Projects to be completed:

a. Business Correspondence

b. Voice Recognition

c. Others

Class Assignments:

• Students will reflect on Current Events pertaining to Business.

• Students will complete review activities from prior day’s lesson.

• Performance assessments will be completed following each lesson.

• Students will be required to keep a portfolio of all work completed. This portfolio will be kept by the students.

• Assessments will be completed daily

Course Grading:

CLASSWORK 35%

ARTICLE READINGS 10%

PROJECTS 25%

TEST 10%

SEMESTER EXAM 20%

Supplies Needed: (Required in BOLD)

Blue or Black Ink Pen Only

Highlighter

2” 3 – ring binder

Dividers

Business Organization: Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Students are encouraged to participate in Future Business Leaders of America. This organization will enhance the student’s education through instruction and participation.

Software and Text

No text: Various Resources will be utilized

Microsoft Office 2016 Suite

Important Expectation:

I am a firm believer that learning is enhanced by hands-on practice. All students require communication & participation in class and with the teacher!

Syllabus may be altered by teacher. Students will be informed.

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