A business participant is a consumer business owner, or employee. Students will also build their technology skills. In BCIS I, technology will be used as it is in the business world, as a tool. The goal of BCIS I is not to memorize software commands but for students to learn to apply technology in a meaningful way. Word processing activities are used to build communication skills.
Spreadsheets are a tool for solving business math problems and for statistical analysis.
Databases are used to build informational skills. Presentation and desktop publishing locate and apply information.