Evaluation

Overview

Unit: Internet, Usage and Know How! Time Frame: 20 hours

Course: E-BUSINESS 30 (grade 12)

Abstract

This unit enables students learn how to use the Internet in safe and responsible manner. This unit includes an introduction to Internet terms and usage, safety on the Net, and netiquette. This unit prepares students to function on the Internet as professional business people.

Rationale

Before teaching students how to use the Internet for the purpose of business, it important to teach them how to be professional on the Internet, or at least what is widely excepted as professional Internet usage. Also, students should be aware of the safety and security concerns that are ever growing in cyberspace. As educators it is our responsibility to make sure students have the resources to protect themselves. An informed business person should have access to the market and resources to help the business prosper. Search engine knowledge, information for buying online, and e-mail are just some of the increasing resources a business person can use to be a successful business person. This unit not only, helps students become knowledgeable business person, it also creates an informed consumer.

Pre-requisite Learning:

Basic Windows Skills

• starting and exiting Windows
• navigating (moving around) through Windows environment
• using mouse and keyboard
• opening, closing and saving files
• accessing menus and making menu choices
• using scroll bars, the minimize, restore, and close buttons
• finding and managing documents

This unit focuses on the following common essential learnings (CELs).

• To develop students ability to communicate effectively on the Internet for both personal and business purposes. (COM)

• To develop students' abilities to create their own learning experiences by researching and participating in actives. (IL)

• To provide opportunities for students' active involvement with technological tools and resources. (TL)

• To provide students with the opportunity to analyze Internet usage for both personal and business purposes. (CCT)

• To examine expectable behaviour on the Internet for personal vs. business. (PSVS)

This module focuses on the following objectives.

At the end of this module, students will be evaluated on their ability to:

• To recognize the World Wide Web as a tool to aid in personal enhancement, business enhancement, communications, and success.

• To become familiar with the terminology used when dealing with the Internet and Internet business.

• To recognize the importance, history, and advantages of the Internet.

• To show awareness of safety, privacy, and crime on the Internet.

• To recognize acceptable, responsible, and professional behaviour on the Internet.