Aligning Microsoft IT Academy to Business & Computer Science Courses
Computer Applications I | Computer Applications 2 | Business Communications & Presentations
Business Essentials | Computing in the Modern World | Fundamentals of Web Design | Advanced Web Design| Introduction to Animation & 3D Design
Computer Applications I
A. Social Ethical, and Human Issues
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA1-1. Students will understand and apply the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology used in personal and professional endeavors. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics |
B. Productivity
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA1-2. Students will use technology as a tool to increase productivity in completing a variety of input technologies to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics
Digital Literacy: The Internet and the World Wide Web Lesson Plans: Introduction to Microsoft Office 2010
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| BCS-CA1-3. Students will use word processing and/or desktop publishing software through a variety of input technologies to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. | Digital Literacy: Productivity Programs
MOAC: Word 2010 eLearning Course 10294: Beginner Skills in Microsoft Word 2010 eLearning Course 10391: Inter. Skills in Microsoft Word 2010 eLearning Course 10354: Beginner Skills Training in Publisher 2010 |
| BCS-CA1-4. Students will use spreadsheet software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files. | Digital Literacy: Productivity Programs
MOAC: Excel 2010 eLearning Course 10296: Beginner Skills in Microsoft Excel 2010 eLearning Course 10393: Inter. Skills in Microsoft Excel 2010 |
| BCS-CA1-5. Students will use database software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files. | Digital Literacy: Productivity Programs
MOAC: Access 2010 eLearning Course 10382: Beginner Skills in Microsoft Access 2010 eLearning Course 10383: Inter. Skills in Microsoft Access 2010 |
| BCS-CA1-6. Students will use presentation software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files. | Digital Literacy: Productivity Programs
MOAC: PowerPoint 2010 eLearning Course 10295: Beg. Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 eLearning Course 10523: Inter Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 |
B. Communications
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA1-7. Students will understand how telecommunications can be used to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, teachers, experts, and other audiences. | Digital Literacy: The Internet and the World Wide Web
eLearning Course 10360: Working with Microsoft Lync 2010 Digital Literacy: Creating an Internet Email Account |
| BCS-CA1-8. Students will use a variety of forms of communication in the successful pursuit of employment. | Digital Literacy: Writing a Great Resume by Using Microsoft Word |
C. Information Research
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA1-9. Students will use technology to access, review, evaluate, and select information from multiple resources for reporting purposes. | Digital Literacy: Digital Lifestyles |
D. Problem Solving
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA1-10. Students will develop strategies for solving problems. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics
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Computer Applications II
A. Productivity
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA2-1. Students will use technology as a tool to increase productivity in completing a variety of input technologies to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. | Digital Literacy: Digital Lifestyles
MOAC: Word 2010 eLearning Course 10392: Advanced Skills in Microsoft Word 2010 |
| BCS-CA2-2. Students will use word processing and/or desktop publishing software through a variety of input technologies to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. | MOAC: Word 2010
eLearning Course 10391: Inter. Skills in Microsoft Word 2010 eLearning Course 10392: Advanced Skills in Microsoft Word 2010 eLearning Course 10354: Beginner Skills Training in Publisher 2010 |
| BCS-CA2-3. Students will use spreadsheet software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files. | MOAC: Excel 2010
eLearning Course 10393: Inter. Skills in Microsoft Excel 2010 eLearning Course 10394: Advanced Skills in Microsoft Excel 2010 |
| BCS-CA2-4. Students will use database software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files. | MOAC: Access 2010
eLearning Course 10383: Inter. Skills in Microsoft Access 2010 eLearning Course 10384: Advanced Skills in Microsoft Access 2010 |
| BCS-CA2-5. Students will use presentation software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate files. | MOAC: PowerPoint 2010
eLearning Course 10523: Inter Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 eLearning Course 10386: Adv. Skills in Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 |
B. Communications
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA2-6. Students will utilize appropriate methods to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, teachers, experts, and other audiences. | Selections from Expression Web Curriculum |
C. Information Research
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA2-7. Students will use technology to access, review, evaluate, and select information from multiple resources for reporting purposes. | Digital Literacy: Computer Security and Privacy |
D. Problem Solving
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CA2-8. Students will develop strategies for solving problems. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics |
Business Communication and Presentation
A. Foundations of Communication
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-BCP-1. Students will understand the nature of and practice written communication by planning and writing documents that are appropriate for the situation, purpose, and audience. | Course 10294: Beginner Skills in Microsoft Word 2010Lesson Plans: Word 2010Course 10354: Beginner Skills in Publisher 2010Lesson Plans: Publisher 2010 |
| BCS-BCP-2. Students will understand the nature of and practice oral communication by communicating in a clear, courteous, concise, and appropriate manner. | n/a |
| BCS-BCP-3. Students will listen discriminately and respond appropriately to oral communication. | n/a |
B. Societal Communication
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-BCP-4. Students will locate, assess, and use information from a variety of print and online sources. | Digital Literacy: Find and Evaluate Web Resources |
| BCS-BCP-5. Students will read and analyze for content, interpretation, and inference. | n/a |
C. Workplace Communication
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-BCP-6. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using a variety of written techniques in business and personal environments. | Course 10391: Inter. Skills in Microsoft Word 2010Course 10392: Advanced Skills in Microsoft Word 2010Lesson Plans: Word 2010 |
| BCS-BCP-7. Students will effectively demonstrate the ability to communicate using a variety of oral and listening techniques in business and personal environments. | n/a |
| BCS-BCP-8. Students will demonstrate a variety of written and oral skills in the pursuit of employment in the communication and multimedia fields. | n/a |
D. Technological Communication
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-BCP-9. Students will understand the laws and licenses involved in multimedia production. | n/a |
| BCS-BCP-10. Students will understand hardware, software, and the preparation needed to create a multimedia presentation for business or personal use. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics Digital Literacy: Digital Lifestyles Digital Literacy: Productivity Programs |
| BCS-BCP-11. Students will use multimedia software to effectively produce a variety of personal and business media-rich projects. | Selections from Expression Web Curriculum Course 10523: Inter Skills in PowerPoint 2010Course 10386: Adv. Skills in PowerPoint 2010 |
Business Essentials
| Standard Category | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| Communications | Course 10294: Beginner Skills in Microsoft Word 2010Lesson Plans: Word 2010Course 10354: Beginner Skills in Publisher 2010Lesson Plans: Publisher 2010 |
| Leadership and Teamwork | n/a |
| Business Concepts | Digital Literacy: Computer BasicsDigital Literacy: The Internet and the World Wide Web |
| Entrepreneurial Discovery | n/a |
| Ethics | Digital Literacy: Computer Security and Privacy |
| Forms of Business Ownership | n/a |
| Functions of Management | n/a |
| Budgeting and Finance | Course 10294: Beginner Skills in Microsoft Word 2010Course 10391: Inter. Skills in Microsoft Word 2010Lesson Plans: Excel 2010 |
| Business Law | n/a |
| Risk Management | n/a |
| Marketing | Digital Literacy: Digital Lifestyles |
| Job Acquisition Process | Digital Literacy: Writing a Great Resume by Using Microsoft Word |
Computing in the Modern World
CAREERS, ETHICS, AND HISTORY OF COMPUTING
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CMW-1. Students will explore the different careers available in the field of computing. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics |
| BCS-CMW-2. Students will identify key developments and individuals relating to the history of computing and explore emerging technologies. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics |
| BCS-CMW-3. Students will examine the professional and ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology | Digital Literacy: Computer Security and Privacy |
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COMPONENTS
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CMW-4. Students will describe the major hardware and software components of a computer and their interactions. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics |
| BCS-CMW-5. Students will compare and contrast computer features. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics |
| BCS-CMW-6. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how numbers and characters are represented in a computer. | Digital Literacy: Computer Basics |
| BCS-CMW-7. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how pictures, sounds, and video are represented in a computer. | Digital Literacy: Digital Lifestyles |
NETWORKING BASICS
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CMW-8. Students will demonstrate knowledge of basic components of computer networks. |
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| BCS-CMW-9. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the issues involved in connecting a computer to a network. | |
| BCS-CMW-10. Students will demonstrate an understanding of key issues in data transmission. | |
| BCS-CMW-11. Students will demonstrate knowledge of networking trends and issues. |
WEB DESIGN/INTERNET ESSENTIALS STANDARDS
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CMW-12. Students will demonstrate the ability to search for information and evaluate search results. | Digital Literacy: Find and Evaluate Web Resources |
| BCS-CMW-13. Students will examine Internet security issues and recognize the importance of working in a secure environment. | Digital Literacy: Computer Security and Privacy |
| BCS-CMW-14. Students will evaluate, compare, and contrast Web sites. | Digital Literacy: The Internet and the World Wide Web |
PROBLEM SOLVING
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CMW-16. Students will discuss examples that identify the broad interdisciplinary utility of computers and algorithmic problem solving in the modern world. |
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| BCS-CMW-17. Students will apply strategies to solve various problems. | |
| BCS-CMW-18. Students will apply algorithmic thinking to solve problems. | |
| BCS-CMW-19. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic steps in algorithmic problem solving. |
PROGRAMMING
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CMW-20. Students will demonstrate an understanding of basic programming concepts. | MTA Student Study Guide: 98-361: Software Development Fundamentals |
LIMITS OF COMPUTING
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CMW-21. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of algorithms. | n/a |
| BCS-CMW-22. Students will identify limits on computing imposed by the laws of physics. | n/a |
DATA STRUCTURES
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-CMW-23. Students will show the ability to use an ordered data structure. | MTA Student Study Guide: 98-361: Software Development Fundamentals |
Fundamentals of Web Design
BASIC WEB SITE CONSTRUCTION & TECHNIQUES
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-FWD-1. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the planning, development, and implementation of web sites. | MTA Student Study Guide: 98-375 HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals |
| BCS-FWD-2. Students will demonstrate an understanding of government, ethical, and industry accessibility compliance issues. | Digital Literacy: The Internet and the World Wide Web |
LANGUAGES
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-FWD-3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the history of markup languages. | n/a |
| BCS-FWD-4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of languages, markup tags, and good coding practices commonly used to create web pages. | MTA Student Study Guide: 98-375 HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals |
GRAPHICAL ELEMENTS & LAYOUTS
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-FWD-5. Students will identify and demonstrate appropriate use of graphical elements for web pages. | MTA Student Study Guide: 98-375 HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals |
| BCS-FWD-6. Students will demonstrate knowledge of web page layout fundamentals. | MTA Student Study Guide: 98-375 HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals |
E-COMMERCE
| Standard | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| BCS-FWD-7. Students will create web pages using GUI-based HTML editing and graphics software. | Selections from Expression Web Curriculum |
| BCS-FWD-8. Students will demonstrate an understanding of e-commerce practices. | n/a |
Advanced Web Design
| Standard Category | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| OVERVIEW OF WEB DESIGN |
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| PLANNING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTATION, & EVALUATION | |
| DIGITAL MEDIA ON THE WEB | |
| ADVANCED LAYOUT FEATURES | |
| SITE DEVELOPMENT WITH HTML EDITORS & SCALABLE VECTOR GRAPHIC PROGRAMS | |
| ADVANCED FEATURES OF MARK-UP & SCRIPTING LANGUAGES | |
| WEB SERVERS & DATABASES |
Introduction to Animation and 3-D Design
| Standard Category | Microsoft IT Academy Resources |
| STORYBOARD FUNDAMENTALS |
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| 3D ANIMATION SKILLS | |
| APPLYING MATERIALS & MAPS | |
| LIGHTING TECHNIQUES | |
| CAMERA TECHNIQUES | |
| ANIMATION RENDERING |