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Week at a GLANCE
IBCA/BCA provides students with the best keyboarding education and more! IBCA/BCA helps to prepare students for a lifetime of keyboarding success with proven solutions updated for a new decade of business challenges. Students tap into the latest keyboarding technology, learn to master computer applications, and increase communication skills with the proven presentation from this course.
GMETRIX/CERTIPORT
I CAN...TLW....APPLY The Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate Certification demonstrates competency in the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating cells and ranges, creating tables, applying formulas and functions and creating charts and objects. I CAN....TLW create and edit a workbook with multiple sheets, and use a graphic element to represent data visually. Workbook examples include professional-looking budgets, financial statements, team performance charts, sales invoices, and data-entry logs.
10. The Learner Can....Reduce carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices within our operations.
STUDENT PROGRESS CENTER INSTRUCTIONS
(ALL parents are required to have an account to view their child’s academic progress, attendance, and discipline information.)
If you do not already have access to the Student Progress Center, please create an account using these instructions:
- Go to www.mcschools.net
2021-2022 Ready to Achieve School Operational Guidelines . MCS plans to provide continuous learning for the 2021-2022 school year. Students will be offered two distinct learning modes: face-to-face, as allowed by medical and government officials, or 100% virtual.www.mcschools.net
- Click on “Log Me Into”
- Select Student Progress Center
- Click on “Register New User”
- Select your relationship to the student as indicated in JCAMPUS (Student’s Records: Mother, Father, or Guardian)
- Type your last name as indicated in JCAMPUS.
- Type student’s PSN# (Last 5 digits of student’s Social Security Number)
- Click “Continue” and follow the instructions to create your username and password
Course Description:
The Business Communication Course focuses on careers that plan, organize, direct, and evaluate all or part of a business organization. Students will learn fiscal responsibility when allocating and using financial, human, and material resources. Pathway coursework equips students to give support needed to make all aspects of a business run, whether training new employees or leading as a top executive.
Keyboarding is an essential part of Business.
Importance of Keyboarding for Students
There are many benefits to providing keyboarding lessons for students. Not only does it help to provide crucial technical skills, but also helps to support better learning and career opportunities in the future.
While keyboarding used to be considered an “office” skill, its scope has recently expanded far beyond that. Keyboarding is regularly used in school lessons and projects, as well as in most modern careers. By helping students to master these skills, we help them to be more effective, productive, and confident when they are faced with a task requiring keyboarding.
1. Technical Skills
One of the most important reasons for teaching keyboarding to students is to provide technical skills. Keyboarding has become a necessary skill for education and most careers. It has even become an integral part of social relationships, helping to support email, social media, and other forms of communication. By teaching students keyboarding, we are ensuring that they can effectively and efficiently perform tasks that require keyboarding.
2. Helps to Free Up Cognitive Energy
Another important reason for keyboarding for students is to help free up cognitive energy during typing-related tasks. As students are keyboarding in everyday life, such as while typing a book report or later as part of their job function, typing without keyboarding skills can be a slow and arduous process, requiring them to find each letter on the keyboard one at a time. By helping students master keyboarding skills early, they are able to focus less energy on finding the keys during these tasks, freeing them up to concentrate more effectively on what they are trying to communicate.
3. Improves Computer-Based Test Scores in Students
As more assessments and assignments for students take place in a digital setting, it’s more important than ever that students are comfortable and confident using digital tools. Early and consistent exposure to keyboarding tools and practice has a notable impact on students’ performance and test scores in computer-based assessments. Studies have found that prior education and practice in keyboarding and computer skills improved factors impacting test scores. These factors included text length; use of editing tools, including spellcheck, automated spelling corrections, and the backspace key; and use of thesaurus and formatting tools.
4. Eases Frustration
Students without keyboarding skills who are required to type for a project can quickly become frustrated and disengaged. They may detach from the project or may even refuse to complete it at all. As educators, we know how important it is that a technical skill such as keyboarding doesn’t act as a barrier for entry in learning or completing an assignment. Teaching students keyboarding skills helps to eliminate this hurdle, allowing them to more effectively focus on what they are learning.
5. Increases Confidence
Students who lack keyboarding skills can feel less confident in their schoolwork and education. For assignments that require typing, students may not be able to express their thoughts or ideas as easily as students who have mastered typing skills–or may choose not to engage for fear of embarrassment or frustration. This can lead to lower confidence in learning and may diminish the student’s desire to attain higher education or to seek higher-paying careers that may require typing skills.
6. Supports Digital Equity
There are some students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to master keyboarding skills outside of school. This makes it important to provide the opportunity to learn keyboarding skills in Business programs. Making keyboarding a part of this curriculum helps to support digital equity, offering students, regardless of socioeconomic status, the ability to master this important skill. This helps not only to provide more equal opportunities in the classroom, but also to open up more equal job opportunities in the future.
Classroom Supplies:
(1) Speckled Composition Notebook (1)
(2) Red Pen (1pkg)
(3) Highlighter (4 different colors)
(4) Kleenex (1 box)
(5) Solid Color Pocket Folder (4)
(4) Follow all directions. Read the directions that are provided. Listen when directions are given. Ask questions if you do not understand.
(5) Always… COMPLETE THE ENTIRE assignments..
(6) Do not eat, drink, or chew in the classroom. No eating of any kind is permitted in the class. If you need to be medicated, you will be permitted to go to the office for assistance.
(7) Have fun learning! Learning is exciting. Be an eager and aggressive learner. Renew your mind and think positively. Think “Yes I Can!”
Assignments and Grades:
Nine-week grades will be compiled from the following items:
(1) Written/Computerized Tests. These tests will contain some or all of the following components: multiple choice, short answer, modified true/false, and essay.
(2) Group Grades. Grades are based on each student’s knowledge of the content, participation, and ability to follow instructions. A rubric will be provided.
(3) Quizzes. Quizzes will be given randomly as we discuss the lesson.
(4) Project Grades. During the year special projects will be assigned to enhance the comprehension of the lesson. Grades are based on your knowledge of content, analysis and application of comprehended information as it applies to the lesson, ability to follow instructions, and effort. A rubric will be provided.
(5) Bellringers. At the beginning of each class period, there will be a bellringer of some sort on the screen. Students are to write and complete the bellringer in their speckled composition book. This notebook will be assessed at the end of the nine weeks for a grade.
Your grade will be calculated based on the total number of points available from the assignments given. Grade averages are calculated by the following formula:
Average = (total points earned / total points possible) x 100%
Public Service Announcement
PLAGIARISM “Plagiarism is the act of taking another person’s writing, HOMEWORK, conversation, song or even idea and passing it off as your own. This includes information from web pages, books, songs, television shows, e-mail messages, interviews, articles, artwork, or any other medium. Whenever you paraphrase, summarize, or take words, phrases or sentences from another person’s work, it is necessary to indicate the source of the information within your paper [speech or debate] using an internal citation. It is not enough to just list the source in a bibliography at the end of the paper. Failing to properly quote, cite or acknowledge someone else’s words or ideas with an internal citation is plagiarism.”
From: http://www.lib.usm.edu
Plagiarism on any project or paper will result in a zero for the assignment. Students who willingly provide another student with access to their work will also receive a grade of zero for that assignment. I want to see your learning and knowledge on the work you turn in, not someone else’s.
Other Pertinent Information:
(1) All missed assignments are due on the day you return. Check google classroom for assignments missed during absences.
(2) Make up exams will be given on an assigned day. It is your responsibility to know the exam or assignment missed; it is also your responsibility to come to me to make up the missed assignment.
(3) Due dates will be strictly enforced.
(4) Missed bellringers are your responsibility for makeup. Get with a classmate for makeup bellringers.
(5) Assignments missed due to in-school or out-of-school suspension are your responsibility. It is your responsibility to come to me to make up the missed assignment.
(6) Always have colored highlighters in your pencil bag for annotating.
(8) NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED!
It is my pleasure to be your instructor this year. You are held responsible for your learning and being prepared. If you do not understand something or are confused, please see me for help! Do not hesitate or wait.
Success Is Our Goal!
IBCA NOTES
Introduction to Business Computer Applications
Notes
HOMEROW KEYS
LEFT HAND: ASDF RIGHT HAND: JKL;
Work Area Arrangement
alphanumeric (main) keyboard directly in front of chair
front edge of keyboard even with edge of table or desk
monitor placed for easy viewing
Flash Drive/Sans Disk placed for easy access
book at right of keyboard
top raised for easy reading
Keying Position
fingers curved and upright over the home keys
wrists low, but not touching the frame of keyboard
forearms parallel to the slant of the keyboard
body erect (sitting up straight)
sitting with your back against the back of the chair
feet flat on floor for balance
A typewritten word equals 5 strokes.
The dimension (size) of a regular sheet of paper is 8 ½" x 11"
The dimension (size) of a legal sheet of paper is 8 ½" x 14"
There are 6 lines to a vertical inch.
There are 66 lines on a full sheet of paper.
There are 33 lines on a half sheet of paper.
Line Space:
1 - Single Spacing (no blank lines are left between the keyed lines in a document)
1 ½ - One and a half Spacing ( one and one-half blank lines are left between the keyed lines in a document)
2 - Double Spacing (two blank lines are left between the keyed lines in a document)
4 - Quadruple Spacing (three blank lines are left between the keyed lines in a document)
FORMATTING & SPACING:
(Note: Space twice after any mark of punctuation that ends a sentence.)
Space once after a ; (semicolon) used as punctuation
Space twice after a : (colon) used as punctuation
Do not space after : (colon) used in stating time
Space once after a , (comma) used as punctuation
Space once after ? (question mark) within a sentence
Space twice after a ? (question mark)that ends a sentence
Space once after a . (period) following abbreviations and initials
Do not space after . (period) within abbreviations
Space twice after a . (period) at the end of a sentence.
Formatting Abbreviations & Abbreviations You Should Know:
CS Columnar Spacing QS Quadruple Space
DS Double Space RM Right Margin
SM Side Margin LM Left Margin
SS Single Space LS Line Spacing
PE Page End TM Top Margin
BM Bottom Margin
Internal Period with an abbreviation:
Do not space after an internal period in an abbreviation.
(Examples–)
i.e., e.g. Ed.D., Ph.D. M.D. C.O.D. a.m. p.m. B.S. B.A. D.D.S.
TAB KEY
The Tab Key is used to indent the first line of paragraphs. Computer software uses preset tabs (called defaults tabs).
The Default tab is usually set at 0.5 (5) spaces to the right of the left margins and is used to indent.
Steps for Setting Tab Stops
1. Select the Arrow on the Paragraph Menu
2. Select Tabs
3. Type Tab Position (Clear all tabs first)
4. Select Set
5. Select OK
How to Format a Heading:
Melanie Soignier (First and Last Name) Second Period (Class Period)
September 12, 2022 (Date) Lesson 5 (Filename)
How to Create a Blank Page
Press Ctrl (Control) and Enter
Steps for Saving a File
1. Select File
2. Select Save as
3. Select Drive
4. Key Filename
5. Select Save
Removing the Flash Drive
1. Select the flash drive icon
2. Click on the flash drive name
3. Remove the flash drive (Message: Safe to remove hardware)
4. Select ok
Steps for Opening A File
1. Select File
2. Select Open
3. Select Drive
4. Key or Select Filename
5. Select Open
Steps for Closing A File
1. Select File
2. Select Close
3. Save Changes Yes or No
4. Select Yes
How to Change the Line Spacing
Note: On the Home Ribbon Tab
1. On the Paragraph Ribbon or Select spacing on Paragraph Ribbon
2. Select Line & Paragraph Spacing
3. Select Spacing Choice or Select Line Spacing Options
4. Select Spacing
A. Change Before (0)
B. Change After (0)
C. Change Line Spacing (SS, DS, QS)
5. Select OK
How to Set Margins:
1. Select Page Layout Ribbon Tab
2. Select Margins OR
3. Select Custom Margins
Make changes (Top, Bottom, Left, Right)
4. Select OK
MEMO FORMATTING:
Memorandums (Memo): Are written messages used by employees within an organization to communicate with one another.
Margins:
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Top Margin (TM): 2" |
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Side Margins (SM) defaults or 1" |
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Bottom Margins/Page Ending (BM/PE) at least 1" |
The memo heading includes who the memo is being sent to (TO:), who the memo is from (FROM:), the date the memo is being sent (DATE:), and what the memo is about (SUBJECT:). Use ALL CAPS for all lines of the heading beginning at the left margin,
TO: Tab twice to key name
2 (DS)
FROM: Tab twice to key name
2 (DS)
DATE: Tab twice to key date
2 (DS)
SUBJECT: Tab once to key subject in ALL CAPS
2 (DS)
Memo body The paragraph of the memo all begin at the left margin and are SS with a DS between paragraphs.
Reference Initials. If someone other than the originator of the memo keys it, his/her initials are keyed in lowercase letters at the left margin, a DS below the body
Attachment/Enclosure Notations. If another document is attached to a memo, the word Attachment is keyed a the left margin a DS below the reference initials (or below the last line of the body if the reference initials are not used). If a document accompanies the memo but is not attached to it, key the word Enclosure.
Standard Memo
In standard format, begin all lines (including headings) at the left margin unless otherwise specified. Double space (DS) between all memo parts. Reference Initials are the initials of the typist.
Margins:
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Top Margin (TM): 2" |
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Side Margins (SM) defaults or 1" |
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Bottom Margins/Page Ending (BM/PE) at least 1" |
Memo Parts
TO: (Addressee)
DS
FROM: (Writer)
DS
DATE:
DS
SUBJECT:
DS
Body
DS
Reference Initials
DS
Attachment/Enclosure notations
Complete assignments posted to Google Classroom
GMETRIX- MICROSOFT WORD 2016
Project Review and Testing
GMETRIX/CERTIPORT
I CAN...TLW....APPLY The Microsoft Office Specialist: Microsoft Word 2016
TLW be successful candidates for the Word 2016 exam.
TLW have a fundamental understanding of the Word environment and the ability to complete tasks independently.
TLW demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Word 2016 by creating and editing two- to three-page documents for a variety of purposes and situations.
TLW document examples include professional-looking reports, multi-column newsletters, resumes, and business correspondence.
IBCA
MO-101: Microsoft Word (Office 2016) – Skills Measured
For each of the bullets below, describe and illustrate how the skill can be
assessed by attaching a separate document for each.
Remember that each of these are I CAN statements…
Use advanced editing and formatting features
Find, replace, and paste document content
• find and replace text by using wildcards and special characters
• find and replace formatting and styles
• apply Paste options
Configure paragraph layout options
• configure hyphenation and line numbers
• set paragraph pagination options
Create and manage styles
• create paragraph and character styles
• modify existing styles
• copy styles to other documents or templates
Once all have been submitted, create a loom video using share screen to
model the objectives. Research anything that you are unsure of in
advance.
BCA-Certiport
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Create and Manage Presentations |
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23319 |
Create a New Document |
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23323 |
Importing a Word Outline to a New Presentation |
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15415 |
Insert An Outline Into the Presentation |
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15424 |
Insert a Footer |
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15435 |
Deleting Slides |
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15452 |
Delete Slides |
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15458 |
Insert a Footer |
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23325 |
Adding a New Slide |
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15428 |
Change Presentation Theme |
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15465 |
Change Slideshow Themes |
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23333 |
Changing the Slide Master Theme |
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23337 |
Editing Slide Master Content |
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23338 |
Custom Slide Layout |
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15404 |
Add Sections to Slides |
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15387 |
Customizing the Page Layout |
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15388 |
Opening a New Page |
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15393 |
Zoom Options |
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15423 |
Presentation Views and Applying Notes |
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15425 |
Change Viewing Options |
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15426 |
Changing Presentation Properties |
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15429 |
Presentation Orientation |
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15450 |
Change Views |
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15401 |
Changing Print Settings |
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15416 |
Create Handout and Save Document |
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23350 |
Printing Notes |
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15394 |
Set Up Slideshow |
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15395 |
Custom Slide Show |
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15397 |
Highlighting and Annotations |
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15427 |
Starting a Slide Show With Timings |
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15436 |
Delete Annotations |
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15441 |
Set Timings |
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15445 |
Clear Timings |
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15446 |
Start Recording |
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15462 |
Custom Slide Show |
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You MUST restate each objective with “In Conclusion….”.