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Academic Affairs Office > Academic Departments > Business and Technology Department

Elaine Fitzgerald Wright - Chair

Dear O'Hara Friends and Family,

As we enter the 4th quarter, students will be preparing to create and format newsletters, choose a coorporation to research and create a corporate newsletter, write a cover letter, apply for a job, create a resume, and assemble an employment portfolio.

I am encouraging the students to participate in the free on-line SAT Prep being offered to all O'Hara students. I have given my students class time to log in, create an account and begin the tests.

It is a wonderful opportunity for students to get an extra half-credit, practice for their SAT's in May and improve their Math and Language skills.

Please check Grade Connect for missing assignments.

Mrs. Wright

4/23/2013

We have an exciting new year planned for the Business and Technology Department. We are offering two new courses for this year 2012-2013:

Visual Communications which is a graphic arts curriculum being taught on the Macs by Mr. Michael Tickman

Sports Management and Medicine being taught by Mr. Algeo in coordination with Science teachers, Mr. Toner and Ms. Camissa-Cantz.

In addition, we have updated our computer lab with Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 in keeping with the industry-standard used in most business today.

If you need to get in touch with me, please email me at ewright@cohs.com. My new extension is 1601.

Students may make up assignments due to occasional absences upon return to school. Assignments should be completed at school but may be done at home, as well, if time is an issue. Students are expected to ask for missed assignments upon returning to school. For extended absences, students must make up work outside of class--during lunch, before or after school.

Thank you,

Mrs. Wright

Course Profile--Technology Communications II

Track 2 1.00 Credit

Grades 11 and 12

This course is designed to enhance application and research skills using the internet, as well as, Microsoft Office 2010. Students will use emerging technologies to become effective communicators in the 21^stcentury using Web 2.0 tools, Google Docs and Applications, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software. Students will create a Google account for collaboration, as well as, a school directory account for this one-year program.

Understanding and using Web 2.0 research skills
Finding the best sources and judging a sources validity
Bookmarking and highlighting websites
Citing sources and creating a bibliography
Understanding copyright laws
Finding and using media for projects
Collaborating and sharing information
Understanding Business and Web 2.0
Using collaborative software (Google Docs) for projects
Using Google programs
Understanding Online persona and privacy on the internet
Working with blogs and real world issues
Engaging in an online Business journal
Using Microsoft Office 2010
Using Word to prepare Business documents, tables, MLA and APA style reports
Using Excel to enter data, formulas and functions and to create charts
Using PowerPoint to create personalized presentations using graphics and media

Competencies include:

Evaluations:

Students will be assessed on the following elements each quarter:

Tests

Hands-on applications will be given on the computer skills learned in class.

Projects

Lengthy assignments in project format will be given each quarter involving internet research and applications.

Production and Class Participation

Students will be assessed on completed assignments, journal entries and on their on-task behavior daily in class.

Final

The final assessment will be cumulative and represent 10% of the final grade and the semester grades will total 90% of the final grade.

Weighting of assignments is at the discretion of the teacher.

Rules and Behavior:

Students will be expected to be independent and self-motivated learners with the ever-changing technology available to them. The objective of the class is for students to use technology to enhance their learning now and in the future, increase productivity and be able to problem-solve.

Any inappropriate use of words, images or references will not be accepted. Collaboration between students is restricted to classroom assignments and/or projects.

Students will be expected to be respectful of teachers, administrator and other students in person and on-line. Profanity, disrespect, disobedience or bullying will not be tolerated and will result in demerits.

Student will adhere to the Diocesan Policy regarding acceptable use of technology.

Food, drinks, gum, candy are not permitted in the lab.

Cell phones will be confiscated and sent to the Student Services.

Please note:

Copied or plagiarized work will result in an automatic zero for the assignment. If the copying involves another student, both students will receive a zero. Students may see me about half-credit re-submissions.

All grades are posted on Grade Connect. Approximate time lines are listed for weekly assignments but are flexible. A zero means that I have not received the assignment as of that date.

Understanding and using Web 2.0 research skills

Finding the best sources and judging a sources validity
Bookmarking and highlighting websites
Citing sources and creating a bibliography
Understanding copyright laws
Finding and using media for projects
Collaborating and sharing information
Understanding Business and Web 2.0
Using collaborative software (Google Docs) for projects
Using Google programs
Understanding Online persona and privacy on the internet
Working with blogs and real world issues
Engaging in an online Business journal
Using Microsoft Office 2010
Using Word to prepare Business documents, tables, MLA and APA style reports
Using Excel to enter data, formulas and functions and to create charts
Using PowerPoint to create personalized presentations using graphics and media

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