BEM1O - Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset @ Cedarbrae
The course that Links Technology to all of your Courses in High School!
BEM1O Course Description
In this course, students will learn what makes an entrepreneur thrive and the skills required to succeed in today’s business environment. Students will begin to develop their own entrepreneurial mindset, and learn why it’s important to take initiative, adapt to change, find creative solutions, and understand the financial considerations of entrepreneurship. This hands-on course will use business software and applications to help students plan and develop their entrepreneurial ideas and learn how to present them to a target audience. Throughout the course, students will enhance their communications skills as well as develop and refine their project management skills, including goal setting, time management, and networking.
Working with Microsoft Office and Google
Students will be introduced to the Microsoft Office Suite with a focus on advanced features of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Also learning how to better use Google and Google Apps for education to organize their digital world.
Collaborative Project Based Learning
Through the CCi Innovation program - BEM focuses on Projects that are integrated with the Science and English Curriculum in Grade 9. Students explore STEM through a dynamic and integrated learning lens.
Communicating Through Technology
Students will be prepared to better use technology to communicate using tools to create dynamic digital work.
Beyond BEM
This course will allow students to not only excel using computer applications, it will improve their work in all of their courses throughout High School and beyond!