2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:		Business Keyboarding
Course Type:		Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Business, Management, and Administration

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8200110	
CIP Number	05079999OR	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	BUS ED 1 @2
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7 	
CTSO	FBLA
BPA	
Facility Code	212 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the Business, Management, and Administration career cluster.  The content includes but is not limited to instruction in introductory keyboarding, introductory word processing, introductory electronic presentation, introductory computer hardware, introductory Internet, and soft skills for business applications.

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Develop and apply keyboarding skills utilizing current technology.  
02.0	Develop and apply word processing skills utilizing current technology.  
03.0	Develop and apply electronic presentation skills utilizing current technology.  
04.0	Identify and understand computer hardware.  
05.0	Perform activities using the worldwide web.  
06.0	Develop and utilize business-related soft skills.
07.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.  
08.0	Use information technology tools. 
09.0	Identify components of network systems.
10.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:	 	Business Keyboarding
Course Number: 	8200110
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide instruction in introductory keyboarding, introductory word processing, introductory electronic presentation, introductory computer hardware, introductory Internet, and soft skills for business applications.  These competencies provide the skills necessary to ensure increased productivity and efficient utilization of equipment.

Activities including field trips and the use of guest presenters from the business community are appropriate for this course.  These frameworks and student performance standards are the MINIMUM required for this course.  As time allows, teachers are encouraged to add competencies in additional software and technologies.

Upon completion of this course and an additional half credit in business technology course work, at the middle school level, an optional articulation agreement may be included to further enhance this course and meet the requirements of the Computing for College and Careers course.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Develop and apply keyboarding skills utilizing current technology – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate proper keyboarding techniques using correct ergonomic habits. 	
01.02	Demonstrate safety and respect for all tools, equipment and materials in total lab.	
01.03	Demonstrate proper techniques for keyboarding while keeping fingers on home row keys. 	
02.0	Develop and apply word processing skills utilizing current technology – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Start and exit word processing software.	
02.02	Demonstrate ability to use and recognize the word-processing window including menus, toolbars, dialog boxes and commands.	
02.03	Demonstrate efficient use of the help program. 	
02.04	Create and edit a new document. 	
02.05	Utilize the Undo and Redo commands. 	
02.06	Save, open and replace files.	
02.07	Understand the difference between Save and Save As.	
02.08	Utilize Print Preview and demonstrate printing capabilities.	
02.09	Identify methods of moving the insertion point, i.e. short cut keys, arrow keys, backspace and delete.	
02.10	Understand different views of document and using the zoom function. 	
02.11	Utilize the Show/Hide codes command.	
02.12	Use spell/grammar check/thesaurus programs properly. 	
02.13	Select and replace text: insert/overwrite modes. 	
02.14	Move text in a document using the copying/cutting/pasting text commands. 	
02.15	Format text by changing the font, font style, size, color, and effects. 	
02.16	Align text horizontally and vertically. 	
03.0	Develop and apply electronic presentation skills utilizing current technology – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate ability to launch presentation software.	
03.02	Create a new presentation document.	
03.03	Identify menus and toolbars of presentation software and their function. 	
03.04	Select design layout, background, template and color scheme. 	
03.05	Format text and graphics.  	
03.06	Edit text.    	
03.07	Select order of frames.	
03.08	Ability to spell check, save and print presentation 	
03.09	Collaborate with group to present oral report. 	
04.0	Identify and understand computer hardware – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Define and identify the parts and functions of a computer. 	
04.02	Define basic keyboarding terminology.	
04.03	Demonstrate the ability to perform basic computer operations (such as turn the equipment on and off, load a program, run and use a program, store a program, display a program, enter and execute a simple program). 	
05.0	Perform activities using the worldwide web – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Explore the history of the Internet. 	
05.02	Introduce basic Internet vocabulary. 	
05.03	Familiarize students with browser window.	
05.04	Change browser features.	
05.05	Understand Net addresses.	
05.06	Organize Favorites/Bookmarks.	
05.07	Perform basic Internet searches. 	
06.0	Develop and utilize business-related soft skills – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Understand the importance of positive attitude in obtaining and maintaining a job	
06.02	Identify good grooming/dress habits for the workplace 	
06.03	Develop problem-solving skills	
06.04	Identify the benefits of teamwork	
06.05	Identify the importance of impromptu speaking ability in the workplace 	
06.06	Identify the importance of prepared speaking ability in the workplace	
07.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify information technology (IT) careers in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster, including the responsibilities, tasks and skills they require.	
07.02	Relate information technology project management concepts and terms to careers in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
07.03	Manage information technology components typically used in professions of the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
07.04	Identify security-related ethical and legal IT issues faced by professionals in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
08.0	Use information technology tools – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify the functions of web browsers, and use them to access the World Wide Web and other computer resources typically used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster. 	
08.02	Use e-mail clients to send simple messages and files to other Internet users.	
08.03	Demonstrate ways to communicate effectively using Internet technology.	
08.04	Use different types of web search engines effectively to locate information relevant to the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
09.0	Identify components of network systems – the student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify structure to access internet, including hardware and software components.	
09.02	Identify and configure user customization features in web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies.	
09.03	Recognize essential database concepts.	
09.04	Define and use additional networking and internet services.	
10.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology – the student will be able to:	
10.01	Define important internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.	
10.02	Identify basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).	
10.03	Identify security issues related to Internet clients.	
10.04	Identify and use principles of Personal Information Management (PIM), including common applications.	
10.05	Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.	
10.06	Conduct a webcast and related services.	
10.07	Represent technical issues to a non-technical audience. 	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students, including access to computers and appropriate software. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Business Professionals of America (BPA) are the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.