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BTA3O1-2 | Course Outline | 2022-2023

Contact Information
Course Code: BTA3O1-2
Course Instructor: Mr. Patel
Contact Email: pritesh.patel@tdsb.on.ca
School Telephone: 416-393-8240
School Email: tdsbvirtualsecschool@tdsb.on.ca

Course Description
This course prepares students for the digital environment. Using a hands-on approach, students will
further develop information and communication technology skills through the use of common business
software applications. The concept and operation of e-business will be explored, and students will
design and create an e-business Web site. The skills developed in this course will prepare students for
success in the workplace and/or postsecondary studies.

Virtual Classroom Time (via Zoom):

1. Day 1: 2:00pm – 3:15pm
2. Day 2: 12:40pm – 1:55pm
3. Zoom Link (Reoccurring): https://tdsb-ca.zoom.us/j/94706830962

Academic Honesty
As a Virtual Secondary School student, you are expected to be academically honest and submit your own
work, so that the mark received reflects your own academic achievement. Please be aware that you may not
submit work already submitted for another course, including your own work previously submitted. Please be
sure you read the Academic Honesty policy and ask for clarification for anything you do not understand.
http://www.tdsb.on.ca/portals/ward11/docs/qa%20for%20parents%20academic%20honesty.pdf

Online Code of Conduct

Students are expected to comply with TDSB’s Online Code of Conduct found on our TDSB e-Learning
website: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/aboutus/policies,proceduresforms/onlinecodeofconduct.aspx
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Virtual Secondary School (VSS) Expectations

VSS expects students to:

● It is expected that you log in once a day to check for updates as new material will be posted on a
daily basis. I will be taking the attendance daily (Monday – Friday).
● Students are invited to attend the daily lessons in order to have a better understanding of the course
material. If you can’t attend, recordings of lessons will be shared with you via online classroom.
● Exhibit a respectful and courteous manner in the online classroom
● Refrain from any inappropriate language or behaviour, in particular that which is disruptive,
profane, harassing, or intimidating
● Follow board policy regarding plagiarism and accrediting sources. All assignments are to be
handed in on time. You must use the assignment dropbox when handing in assignments
● Do not email me your assignments as I cannot accept them. If the dropbox is closed I am not
accepting assignments, as the ultimate due date has passed.

Students’ responsibilities with respect to evidence for evaluation:

● You are responsible for providing evidence of your learning within established timelines. There are
consequences for not completing work, and/or submitting work late. A number of strategies may be
used to help prevent and/or address late and missed assignments including involving
parents/guardians. Ultimately, marks may be deducted for late/missed assignments, up to and
including the full value of the assignment.
● You are expected to submit assignments by the posted due date. If you are not able to meet the due
date, you must speak to your teacher before the due date to discuss an extension.
● Please be sure you read the Missed and Late Assignments policy and ask for clarification for anything
you do not understand.

Students should review the STUDENT HANDBOOK (check VSS BrightSpace page & embed the link later).

Accomodation(s)
Students with IEPs are allowed accommodations (such as extra time for example) on quizzes, projects and
the exam as per Ministry Policy. Students are asked to kindly remind the teacher in-advance of evaluations so
accommodations can be programmed.
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Important Dates
Mid Term Marks T.B.A.
Last date to drop a course before full disclosure (by 12:00 NOON) T.B.A.
Final Evaluation T.B.A.
Final Marks T.B.A.

Assessment and Evaluation

To promote student success, ongoing formative assessment and feedback will be given to students. As
required by the Ministry of Education, students will be assessed in the four areas of the achievement
chart. The chart below provides percentages for each category.

Assessment Category Percentage

Knowledge and Understanding 25%

Thinking 25%

Communication 25%

Application 25%

The final grade will be determined as follows (in accordance with Ministry of Education standards):
Term Work: 70%
Based on evaluations throughout the course

Culminating Performance Task (CPT) 30%

Learning Skills Assessment:

Skills: Rating Scale:
Responsibility E – Excellent
Organization G – Good
Independent Work S – Satisfactory
Collaboration N– Needs Improvement
Initiative
Self-regulation
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Unit Breakdown & Dates:

Unit # and Title Type of Tasks for Evaluation (Placed in the Weight Due Date Ultimate
Assessments Dropbox) (%) Due Date

Unit 1: Digital Assignments Digital Literacy (Multi-parts: 3.5% each) + 14.7% T.B.A. T.B.A.
Literacy In-class Participation/Student Portfolio (0.7%)
(14.7%)

Unit 2: Microsoft Assignments Microsoft Word (Multi-parts: 3.5% each) + 11.2% T.B.A. T.B.A.
Word (11.2%) In-class Participation/Student Portfolio (0.7%)

Unit 3: Microsoft Assignments Microsoft Excel (Multi-parts: 3.5% each) + 14.7% T.B.A. T.B.A.
Excel (14.7%) In-class Participation/Student Portfolio (0.7%)

Unit 4: Microsoft Assignments Microsoft Access (Multi-parts: 3.5% each) + 18.2% T.B.A. T.B.A.
Access (18.2%) In-class Participation/Student Portfolio (0.7%)

Unit 5: IT Issues Assignments IT Issues (Multiple-parts: 3.5% each) + 7.7% T.B.A. T.B.A.
(7.7%) In-class Participation/Student Portfolio (0.7%)

Unit 6: Assignment Google Sites Portfolio 3.5% T.B.A. T.B.A.

e-Business &
Web Site
Creation (3.5%)

Culminating CPT Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Google 30% T.B.A. T.B.A.
Performance Sites Activities
Task (30%)

Total 100%

Important Dates Date/Duration

Mid-term Marks Posted T.B.A.

Culminating Performance Task T.B.A.

Final Exam There is NO Final Exam for this course!