BE 6617: Digital Input and Applications

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Subject Area
Business and Information Technology
Credits 0.5
Level
Middle School
High School
Grades
7,
8,
9,
10,
11,
12

This course is designed for secondary school students to develop real-life, outcome-driven approach skills for digital citizenship, basic computer operations, keyboarding, application software (word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia applications, databases), and career exploration. This course promotes skills that can be applied across the curriculum and offers preparation relevant to 21st century skills and postsecondary education.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools ensures equal access to all CTE courses. Accessibility accommodations will be provided as needed.

Semesters
1
Parent Docs
Digital Input and Applications Parent Doc 2021-2022
Storyboard

Unit

Intro to 

Digital Applications

 2

Basic Computer Operations

 2

Investigating Digital Citizenship

 3

Using Word Processing and Spreadsheet Applications

 2

Using Multimedia and Database Applications

 3

Exploring 

Careers

 2

Focus

At the beginning of this course journey, we learn proper keying techniques before identifying and differentiating software applications to help us become more efficient at completing tasks using the computer. 

Next, we learn to identify basic parts of a computer and the purpose of each component as part of the computer’s system and operation. 

As a user of content in a digital environment, we learn to make ethical decisions, identify copyright laws, prevent data security threats, and manage our digital footprint. 

Next, we learn to utilize the features of a word processing and spreadsheet application to create, analyze, and present data. 

Then, we learn how to create effective presentations using the features within the multimedia application and how to analyze and organize data into a database. 

Finally, we reflect  and organize our interests, strengths, skills, and values as they relate to occupations and industries related to Digital Applications in employment related documents; additionally, we demonstrate our knowledge and skills by taking a Microsoft Office Specialist  industry credential exam.   

Transfer Goals
  • Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
  • Empower us to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.
  • Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
  • Empower us  to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.
  • Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
  • Empower us  to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.
  • Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
  • Empower us  to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.
  • Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
  • Empower us  to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.
  • Bridge the academic, employability, and technical skills to prepare us for emerging occupations.
  • Empower us  to be successful citizens, workers and leaders in a global economy.
  • Explore and pursue industry credentials through the integration of content and work-based learning (WBL).

Unit Learning Targets
  • Demonstrate proper keying technique using touch-type methods to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Analyze and choose appropriate tools and/or software to complete tasks. 
  • Identify basic computer components and their purpose.
  • Compare and contrast input, output, and storage devices. 
  • Utilize web resources while avoiding copyright infringements. 
  • Become aware of behaviors online and how they impact digital identity and reputation. 
  • Define different types of data security threats and how to prevent them.
  • Create, key, and edit business documents. 
  • Enter, edit, and create visually represented data. 
  • Create an effective multimedia presentation.
  • Identify a variety of database application programs. 
  • Understand how to create and utilize databases to their highest potential. 
  • Compare and contrast the benefits and disadvantages of attending college, enlisting in the military, and applying for trade-based employment. 
  • Create a resume, portfolio, and practice interview techniques in a mock interview.
  • Demonstrate technical skills by taking Microsoft Office Specialist industry credential exam.