Career and Technical Education
CTE Occupational Program Areas
Business, Marketing, and Computer Education
Matrix • Program Guidelines • Keyboarding K-12 • Resources
Contact: Carol Brooks at cbrooks@isbe.net
Business, Marketing, and Computer Education Matrix
A matrix has been developed to provide a quick glance of the appropriate sequence of courses for approved programs. This matrix is only a guide to aid in the development of approved Business, Marketing, and Computer Education programs therefore not all approved courses are listed. If you have any questions please contact Carol Brooks.
FY 2004 Program Guidelines
- 52.0400 - Administrative
Support and Information Processing Cluster (Combines 52.0400
Information Processing & 52.0401 Administrative Assistant/
Secretarial Science & General Office Programs)
- 52.1206 - Web Page
Development and Design
- 52.1204 - Business
Systems Networking (LAN/WAN) and Telecommunications
- 52.1202 - Computer
Operation and Programming
Keyboarding - K-12
Employers, educators, and parents agree that effective computer use is a requisite outcome for all students. In order to accomplish this required level of computer competence, a productive computer keyboarding skill is essential. The Illinois Business Education Association in collaboration with the State Board of Education, developed a sequential plan for developing keyboarding skills in grades K-12.
These research-based guidelines are recommended for implementation
in new or existing technology or computer keyboarding curriculum.
A tremendous amount of concern regarding the inability of
individuals to utilize computers efficiently and effectively
has surfaced from parents, educators, and employers.
The brochure located using the following link provides a definition
of keyboarding, objectives for various grade levels, researched-based
guidelines for keyboarding instruction, notable quotes, and
contact information.
It is essential that these recommendations be shared at all
levels - elementary, middle/junior high, and high school.
The brochure can be downloaded, printed and disseminated.
Paper copies can also be obtained by contacting N. Dale Snow
at ndsnow@sbcglobal.net.
Additional Resources
Career and Technical Student Organizations
- National DECA (Illinois DECA information may be obtained through this site)
- Business Professionals of America
- Future Business Leaders of America/Phi Beta Lambda
Marketing
- Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Marketing Education Division
- MarkEd Career Paths
- Marketing Education Association
- Marketing Educators' Association (MEA)
Professional
- Illinois Business Education Association
- National Business Education Association
- Association for Career and Technical Education
- Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE)
