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Any program that intends to function successfully must be user friendly, and WORD was set up to assist all users. WORD begins with a newly “saved” document. This document is given a “new name,” and is SAVED AS by choosing the faith command (you really can’t see it happen; you just believe it does because the computer verifies that it is now saved thru the menu of “Grace”). A lot of work is put into the new document. A little “cutting” here and a little “pasting” there. Constant editing is required, and the “Undo” key in this program doesn’t exist! You mess-up and it’s hard to get back to where you were—but because the grace menu is set up to delete mistakes when acknowledged, all that needs to be done is to return to the SAVED AS option once again and clean everything up. The “help” menu is very useful—even when you are not sure how to ask for help, just seeking the help will lead you back in the right direction. Ultimately the document is merged by the SERVER with the file of “Good Works.” The function keys take on new command options, mostly to the benefit of other users. A lot of reformatting takes place in this document. Margins are reset, and some of the previous styles are changed. The work continues and it seems like the original document will never reach completion. There’s always more to do, more to add, new changes and updates to perform. Ultimately the final report is needed. A face-to-face conference is scheduled. The report is flawless and in tact. The “protect document” promise worked. The password “Jesus” opened the file and nothing was lost.  
Careers in this Field:
  •  Receptionist
  •  Office Secretary
  •  Executive Secretary
  •  Bookkeeper
  •  Data-Entry
  •  Forms Specialist
  •  Business Manager
  •  Accountant
  • Small Business Owner
  •  Business Technology
     Applications Instructor

This program is designed to develop students with the skills required to obtain an entry-level position at a variety of employment venues. Capable workers that are computer literate and have marketable skills in both keyboarding and Microsoft Office software are very much in demand.

Instruction will be delivered in the following areas:  Keyboarding; Microsoft Office with emphasis in Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and Accounting.  Students will first concentrate on mastering Keyboarding.  After this they will center on Microsoft Office with the hope of obtaining MOS Microsoft Office Specialist certification.  Students will also have opportunity to explore beginning accounting theory and software applications associated with entry level bookkeeping/recordkeeping.

Students will be instructed with appropriate theory and hands-on training using state-of-the-art computers and virtual technology when applicable.  On-site work experiences and real world service will provide the opportunity to enhance practical skills as well as prepare the student to relate to real world employment.


Potential Instructor:  ERNEST W. CORTY

Mr. Corty will be in charge of the Business Technology applications program at Pathways Tech.  He is a certified, veteran teacher of Computer Science, Computer Applications, Accounting and Traditional Business Education Classes.  He has taught for over 30 years in the public school and small college environment.

Mr. Corty will wear a variety of hats at Pathways Tech but considers his classroom time his most important hat.


BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS TASK LIST

Task List (1st Year - Level 1)

 

BASIC SKILL DEVELOPMENT

Introduction to Keyboarding (if needed) will be provided; other students will develop and refine this skill.

PROFICIENT USE OF: Microsoft Word will be taught with culmination in MOS Microsoft Office Specialist certification achieved.

PROFICIENT USE OF:

Keyboard

Microsoft Word

MOS Certification

NOTE:  There is a fee for taking the MOS certification test in Microsoft Word.

Task List (2nd Year - Level 2)

 

PROFICIENT USE OF:

Microsoft PowerPoint will be taught with culmination in MOS Microsoft Office Specialist certification achieved.

Microsoft Excel will be taught with anticipation that students show mastery but certification will be optional.

PROFICIENT USE OF:

Keyboard

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

NOTE:  There is a fee for taking the MOS certification test in Microsoft PowerPoint.

Task List (3rd Year - Level 3)

 

PROFICIENT DEMONSTRATION OF SKILL:

In house demonstration of skill, possible field employment, or study in Accounting may be pursued.
Note: The majority of the third year will be actual real life work experience using skills learned in the previous years.

ACADEMIC INTEGRATION 

Most academic subjects are naturally integrated through the regular course material.  Science is the basis of technology.  Math is essential in understanding formulas in Excel.  Reading comprehension is imperative in understanding program tutorials. Business classes like Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Accounting are essential at every level of employment in the Business and most other Career Clusters.  Additionally, skills such as these will enhance advanced study and help each person develop personally to meet their family and individual goals.


BIBLICAL INTEGRATION – CHRISTIAN SERVICE ASSIGNMENT

Students will have opportunity to do ministry by participating in scheduled training clinics assisting residents in nursing homes with computer skills.


SUPPLIES TO BE PURCHASED BY THE STUDENT

Uniform, MOS Microsoft Office Specialist Test/s and Virtual Accounting Software