Business+Technology+Applications

We will be using this wiki for discussions and assignments. Check this page regularly for information and instructions.
 * Welcome to BTA!**

Click on the link below to view the syllabus for BTA. Please review the syllabus with your parents.

Click on the link below to open a student questionnaire. Please type in your answers, print, and submit to Mrs. Bezeredi.


 * Bellringer**-each day unless directed otherwise, go to [] - select News Headline Exercises, select Google News Headlines, complete the typing exercise of popular news headlines. When you have completed the exercise, click on the headline of your choice and read the article of your choice.

//__Week 3- August 23-27__// This week, we will become oriented with using a technology classroom. We will discuss safety issues and classroom rules and procedures. We will also create Google accounts so each student will have email and access to class blog. Prior to using computers, all students must submit their permission forms __and__ pass the Safety Quiz with a minimum score of 100.

Create a Google account by following these directions:

//__Week 4- August 30-September 3__// This week, we will discuss business ethics and copyright issues. We will complete Unit 4 in Microsoft Word. Students will also view the following presentation about computer hardware and create a diagram of their computer. //__Week 5 - September 7-10__// This week, we will be working through Unit 4 Project 2. We will create a variety of flyers using Microsoft Word.

//__Week 6 - September 13-17__// We will be creating mail merge form letters this week. Click on the link below for an online tutorial. [|Word 2007 Mail Merge Training]

Use the text from the body of this letter for our mail merge letter.

//__Week 7 - September 20-24__// We will begin exploring Excel Spreadsheet this week. Students will create spreadsheets for such purposes as comparing computer prices, recording survey data, and planning a party.

//__Week 8 - September 27-Oct. 1__//We will continue exploring Excel Spreadsheet this week. Students will create a timeline of their day using Excel spreadsheet. By mid-week, we will begin to discuss the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint and complete a presentation as a class.

//__Week 9 - Oct. 4-8__// Students will create a PowerPoint Presentation about themselves including family and friends, favorite things, future plans, and personal philosophy. Each student will have the opportunity to present to the class. Directions and rubric are below. //__Week 10 Oct. 12-15__// Students will create their own fictional business. Using Microsoft Publisher, create business cards and an advertisement for your business. Students will also create a business profile. //__Week 11 Oct. 18-22__// Students will begin "The Dream Team" simulation. Students will create their own professional sports team. This week, we will determine teams, design logos, and create team rosters. Planning pages will be provided by Mrs. Bezeredi. All assignments and planning sheets must be organized in your portfolio. //__Week 12 - 14 Oct. 25-Nov.12__// Students will work on the Microsoft Word portion of "The Dream Team simulation". They will create important business documents relevant to operating a team such as letterhead, envelopes, press releases, business letters, and inventory and personnel forms. //__Week 15-16 Nov. 15-23__// Students will work on the Microsoft Excel portion of "The Dream Team simulation". They will create team roster and schedules. They will also begin the Microsoft Publisher portion to create desktop publishing documents for their team. //__Week 17 Nov. 29-Dec. 3__// Students will use Microsoft Publisher to create a T-shirt design and magazine advertisement for their Dream Team. //__Week 18 Dec. 6-10__// Students will create a cereal box design for their Dream Team using Publisher. They will also create a PowerPoint presentation on their team using portions of assignments from Excel and Publisher.