2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:		Computer Applications in Business 2
Course Type:		Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Business, Management, and Administration

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8200210	
CIP Number	05079999EX	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	BUS ED 1 @2
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7 
COMPU SCI 6 	
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 advanced keyboarding, advanced word processing, advanced hardware, advanced Internet, intermediate spreadsheet, introductory digital design, and soft skills for business applications.  These competencies provide the skills necessary to ensure increased productivity and efficient utilization of equipment.

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	Identify and understand computer hardware.  
04.0	Perform activities using the worldwide web.  
05.0	Develop and utilize business-related soft skills.  
06.0	Develop and apply spreadsheet skills.  
07.0	Develop and apply digital design skills. 
08.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.  
09.0	Use information technology tools. 
10.0	Identify components of network systems.
11.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:	 	Computer Applications in Business 2 
Course Number: 	8200210
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

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

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Develop keyboarding skills utilizing current technology – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate speed building using techniques for numeric and symbol keyboarding. 	
01.02	Demonstrate correct hand positioning for numeric keypad entries.  	
01.03	Demonstrate ability to calculate speed and accuracy.  	
02.0	Develop and apply word processing skills utilizing current technology – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Create and format memos. 	
02.02	Create and format business letters using the block and/or modified block style. 	
02.03	Create and format one-page reports using Modern Language Association (MLA) style. http://www.mla.org/style  	
02.04	Use basic proofreading skills including using proofreader’s marks.  	
02.05	Address and print envelopes.	
02.06	Sort text in a document.	
02.07	Insert Hyperlinks into a document.	
02.08	Understand and use Read Only documents.	
02.09	Work with multi-page documents: insert page breaks. 	
02.10	Format columns within a document. 	
02.11	Work with document templates. 	
02.12	Open and work with multiple documents. 	
03.0	Identify and understand computer hardware – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Define networking terminology. 	
03.02	Identify networking systems and their usage.  	
04.0	Perform activities using the worldwide web – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Master advanced vocabulary. 	
04.02	Perform advanced searches-using Boolean operators. 	
04.03	Utilize On-line resources. 	
04.04	Evaluate the credibility of Websites. 	
04.05	Discuss email, email attachments, address book, and calendars; as district policy permits. 	
04.06	Discuss instant messaging; as district policy permits. 	
04.07	Discuss newsgroups-bulletin boards; as district policy permits.	
05.0	Develop and utilize business-related soft skills – the student will  be able to:	
05.01	Determine why a positive attitude is necessary for success in the workplace. 	
05.02	Compare grooming/dress standards in various workplace environments. 	
05.03	Use problem solving skills to identify computer problems. 	
05.04	Apply teamwork in the classroom. 	
05.05	Perform an impromptu presentation.  	
05.06	Perform a prepared presentation.  	
05.07	Prepare a resume. 	
05.08	Prepare a cover letter for your resume. 	
05.09	Prepare a thank you letter to a potential employer. 	
05.10	Identify sources of employment. 	
05.11	Identify employment benefits.	
05.12	Understand labor laws.	
05.13	Understand appropriate procedures for changing jobs. 	
05.14	Prepare a letter of resignation.  	
05.15	Complete a job application.	
05.16	Demonstrate skills necessary for successful job interview.  	
05.17	Demonstrate appropriate dress/attire for a job interview. 	
06.0	Develop and apply spreadsheet skills – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Insert and delete rows and columns. 	
06.02	Clear and delete data. 	
06.03	Copy and move data. 	
06.04	Fill the same data in adjacent cells. 	
06.05	Fill data series in adjacent cells 	
06.06	Hide and unhide columns and rows. 	
06.07	Freeze and unfreeze columns and rows. 	
06.08	Sort data 	
06.09	Change the page setup and margins 	
06.10	Print the worksheet, with and without grids. 	
06.11	Create a pie chart, on a separate sheet, using the chart wizard. 	
07.0	Develop and apply digital design skills – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Demonstrate ability to launch digital design software.	
07.02	Create a new document from template (e.g. newsletters, brochures, greeting cards, letterhead, and flyers).  	
07.03	Identify menus and toolbars of digital design software.	
07.04	Apply design layout, color scheme.  	
07.05	Apply styles and borders.	
07.06	Insert frames for text, word art and graphics.  	
07.07	Apply formatting to graphics and frames. 	
07.08	Edit text, layouts, and color schemes.  	
07.09	Utilize internet in compiling data.  	
07.10	Demonstrate the importance of utilizing spell check and saving document.  	
08.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify information technology (IT) careers in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster, including the responsibilities, tasks and skills they require.	
08.02	Relate information technology project management concepts and terms to careers in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
08.03	Manage information technology components typically used in professions of the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
08.04	Identify security-related ethical and legal IT issues faced by professionals in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
09.0	Use information technology tools – the student will be able to:	
09.01	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. 	
09.02	Use e-mail clients to send simple messages and files to other Internet users.	
09.03	Demonstrate ways to communicate effectively using Internet technology.	
09.04	Use different types of web search engines effectively to locate information relevant to the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
10.0	Identify components of network systems – the student will be able to:	
10.01	Identify structure to access internet, including hardware and software components.	
10.02	Identify and configure user customization features in web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies.	
10.03	Recognize essential database concepts.	
10.04	Define and use additional networking and internet services.	
11.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology – the student will be able to:	
11.01	Define important internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.	
11.02	Identify basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).	
11.03	Identify security issues related to Internet clients.	
11.04	Identify and use principles of personal information management (PIM), including common applications.	
11.05	Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.	
11.06	Conduct a webcast and related services.	
11.07	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.