2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:		Computer Applications in Business 4
Course Type:		Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Business, Management, and Administration

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8200212	
CIP Number	0507999904	
Grade Level	6-8	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	BUS ED 1 @2
TC COOP ED @7
VOE @7 
COMPU SCI 6 
STENOG @4 @ 7
SECRETAR 7
CLERICAL @7 7G	
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 intermediate database, intermediate web design, introductory programming, 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 utilize business-related soft skills.  
02.0	Develop and apply database skills.  
03.0	Develop and apply web design skills.  
04.0	Develop and apply programming skills. 
05.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.  
06.0	Use information technology tools. 
07.0	Identify components of network systems.
08.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:	 	Computer Applications in Business 4
Course Number: 	8200212
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide instruction in intermediate database, intermediate web design, introductory programming, 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 and utilize business-related soft skills – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Understand the importance of proper grooming and appearance for the workplace. 	
01.02	Utilize problem solving skills in programming areas. 	
01.03	Utilize brainstorming techniques to solve a problem. 	
01.04	Demonstrate the ability to use impromptu skills.	
01.05	Research sources of employment. 	
01.06	Discuss employment benefits.	
01.07	Discuss child labor laws.	
01.08	Evaluate appropriate procedures for changing jobs. 	
01.09	Evaluate a quality completed job application.	
01.10	Identify characteristics of ethical behavior in the workplace. 	
01.11	Understand the importance of personal integrity in the workplace.	
01.12	Develop an understanding of the skills that transfer from school to work. 	
02.0	Develop and apply database skills – the student will be able to:	
02.01	The student will be able to edit records in datasheet view.  	
02.02	Add and delete records in datasheet view.  	
02.03	Cut, copy, and paste data in datasheet view.  	
02.04	Change the datasheet layout. 	
02.05	Hide columns in a table 	
02.06	Create a form. 	
02.07	Enter and edit data in a form. 	
02.08	Create a query. 	
03.0	Develop and apply web design skills – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate proficiency using and HTML editor by creating a Web Page. 	
03.02	Define principles of acceptable Web design. 	
03.03	Understand how different Web browsers interpret pages.	
03.04	Understand the role of plug-ins. 	
03.05	Understand graphic, audio, and movie file formats and how they affect file size. 	
03.06	Use animated graphics, audio and video files in a Web page. 	
03.07	Use image editing software to create and edit images. 	
03.08	Demonstrate proficiency in compressing and decompressing files.	
03.09	Understand the importance of regular file backup. 	
03.10	Publish Web page for others to see.    	
03.11	Use animated graphics, audio and video files in a Web page. 	
04.0	Develop and apply programming skills – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Give a brief history of computers. 	
04.02	Describe how hardware and software make up computer architecture. 	
04.03	Understand the binary representation of data and programs in computers. 	
04.04	Discuss the evolution of programming languages 	
04.05	Describe the software development process.  	
04.06	Describe the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming.  	
04.07	Discuss the importance of the selected programming language. 	
04.08	Describe the structure of a simple program.  	
04.09	Write a simple program. 	
04.10	Edit, compile, and run a program. 	
04.11	Format a program for visual effects.	
04.12	Identify compile-time errors.	
05.0	Describe how information technology is used in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify information technology (IT) careers in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster, including the responsibilities, tasks and skills they require.	
05.02	Relate information technology project management concepts and terms to careers in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
05.03	Manage information technology components typically used in professions of the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
05.04	Identify security-related ethical and legal IT issues faced by professionals in the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
06.0	Use information technology tools – the student will be able to:	
06.01	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. 	
06.02	Use e-mail clients to send simple messages and files to other Internet users.	
06.03	Demonstrate ways to communicate effectively using Internet technology.	
06.04	Use different types of web search engines effectively to locate information relevant to the Business, Management and Administration career cluster.	
07.0	Identify components of network systems – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify structure to access internet, including hardware and software components.	
07.02	Identify and configure user customization features in web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies.	
07.03	Recognize essential database concepts.	
07.04	Define and use additional networking and internet services.	
08.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Define important internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.	
08.02	Identify basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).	
08.03	Identify security issues related to Internet clients.	
08.04	Identify and use principles of personal information management (PIM), including common applications.	
08.05	Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.	
08.06	Conduct a webcast and related services.	
08.07	Represent technical issues to a non-technical audience. 	

Karel the Robot by Richard Pettis is an excellent way to introduce the subject of computer programming (http://www.cs.mtsu.edu/~untch/karel/)	

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.