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Computer Applications 7
In addition to enhancing student keyboarding skills, this course will introduce students to intermediate and
advanced word processing skills utilizing the primary Google Suite of tools including Gmail, Drive, Docs,
Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, and Hangouts. These programs will be used to create brochures,
presentations, and projects to become better acquainted with proper presentation techniques in the classroom
and in front of peers. Digital Citizenship will also be addressed as part of this course, including the responsible
use of today’s ever-changing social networking applications and websites.
Introduction to Business 8
This course is designed to introduce students to the many facets of a business. Students will be learning how
to decipher between a want and a need, identify forms of ownership and have an understanding of the
importance of marketing and budgeting. We will examine how to market a product and go through the
marketing mix. We will introduce budgeting using Google Sheets and identify skills needed to financially
succeed. Students will also create a fictitious business and develop a business plan using the Google Apps for
Education.
Internet safety will be addressed as part of this course, including the responsible use of today’s ever-changing
social networking applications and websites.
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