****************************************For Kim Woods Only********************************************** Assignment 2: Responding to Technology Discussion To those who transported goods with arms and legs, the wheel appeared to be high technology at one point in time. Today, technology is all around usand we need to learn how to use the new technologies in ways that make our tasks easier. For this class, we will focus on digital information technologies we use for school and daily life. Considering how different people use and respond to technology, answer the following questions: Consider the following when answering: You will need to do research outside of this course to justify, support, and expand on your response. Since we do not cover APA format until , you do not need to use any specific citation format, but you must identify where you found any information you use in your response. Use any format or style you wish for your citations. Your initial response should be at least 150 words. Post two follow-ups by responding to other students. Each of your follow-up responses should be at least 50 words. By , post your response to the appropriate . *************************************************************************************************************** Assignment 3: Researching Scenarios Throughout the course of your academic career, you will be asked to conduct research to support the assertions you make in papers, presentations, and projects. Sometimes getting at the material you will need is fairly straightforward, while other times the research process forces you to get a little creative in seeking out (and finding) the types of source material that will be most useful to you. This exercise will allow you to practice conducting different types of searches. Choose of the following scenarios. For each scenario you choose, answer each component as clearly and completely as possible. Compile your responses in a 23-page paper in Microsoft Word. Clearly cite your sources. Since we do not cover APA format until , you do not need to use any specific citation format, but you must identify where you found any information you use in your response. Use the following file naming convention for your submission: . For example, if your name is John Smith, name your document . By , deliver your assignment to the . *************************************************************************************************************************** Assignment 1: Paraphrasing Discussion This is a two-part assignment. First, you will use what you learned in the lectures to practice quoting, paraphrasing, and formatting in-text citations. Then, you will describe how to efficiently organize a large number of documents. Read and write two paragraphs summarizing its content. (Please be aware that this article does not use APA formatting so do not use it as an example when you are developing your APA-style citations for this assignment.) Remember to use APA-style in-text citations where appropriate in each paragraph. The complete reference entry for this article is below. A refresher about citing sources is available on the page under . When you have finished your first two paragraphs about the article, consider the readings from this module and do the following: Your initial response should be at least 150 words. Each of your follow-up responses should be at least 50 words. Respond to your classmates by noting which of the two summaries is more effective and why. By , post your response to the appropriate . ******************************************************************************************************************* Assignment 2: Creating a Flyer Before beginning this assignment, you should thoroughly review Windows Explorer, File Management, Office Features, and Word Documents from your course textbook, For this assignment you will be creating a one-page flyer in a Microsoft Word document. The flyer will advertise the fitness activities for students at a college. There are two categories of fitness activities: Fitness Services and Intramural Sports. Please carefully read the paragraph below to understand the fitness activities on and off campus. The Associate Students of Laurel College sponsors fitness activities. These take place both on campus and off campus. The activities fall into two categories: Fitness Services and Intramural Sports. Fitness Services are noncompetitive activities, with the most popular being Kickboxing, Jogging, and Aerobics. The most popular Intramural Sports activitieswhich include competitive team and club sportsare Field Hockey, Volleyball, and Basketball. Open a new Microsoft Word document and save it as . For example, if your name is John Smith, name your document Create a one-page flyer that contains the following: Dont forget to spell chec
k your work. Save your document as . Submit this document to the by . ********************************************************************************************************************** Assignment 1 Discussion: Describe in detail at least three instances during the course of an average week that you are required to organize, calculate, and interpret numeric data. If your average week does not generally include organizing numerical data, you may need to be creative with this part of the discussion! For each of the instances you describe, explain how the use of different technology tools might make these tasks easier and more accurate. Provide multiple examples of technology tools including: Discuss any ethical, legal, and security implications of using technology to create and share numerical data. Use properly documented sources from this course or other valid outside resources to justify, support, and expand on your response. By , post your initial response of at least 150 words to the . Each of your follow-up responses should be at least 50 words. ******************************************************************************************************************** Assignment 2: Expenses Worksheet in Excel Before beginning this assignment, you should thoroughly review Excel Worksheets, Charts, Formulas, Functions, and Tables from your course textbook, . For this assignment you will use Microsoft Excel to develop a worksheet that details your personal expenses in at least four categories from the last three months. Some of these expense categories might include, but are not limited to, Mortgage, Rent, Utilities, Phone, Food, Entertainment, Tuition, Childcare, Clothing, and Insurance. (These numbers may be fictitious.) Below your table of monthly expenses, you will create a chart using the numbers from your spreadsheet similar to the example below. Save your file as . Submit this document to the by . ************************************************************************************************************************ Assignment 1 Discussion: Getting the Word Out Social media can be a powerful tool to help you get the word out to a wide audience in a relatively short amount of time. Your initial response should be at least 150 words. Each of your follow-up responses should be at least 50 words. Use properly documented sources outside of this course to justify, support, and expand on your response. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By , post your response to the appropriate Assignment 2: Researching Social Media We are all socially connected. Some of us like to be so more than others. Technology allows us to do this in a variety of ways. In this assignment, you will learn to use a new technology that helps you become socially connected. This technology can take the form of instant messaging or an online network that gives you the opportunity to connect with businesses and organizations to develop your career. Research online social networking tools and applications using your textbook, the Internet, and the Argosy University online library resources. Based on your research, do the following: Examples include, but are not limited to: Write a two- to three-page paper in Word format (not counting title and reference page). Apply APA standards to citation of sources. Include an APA formatted title page and reference page. You may use this . Follow this link for . Use the following file naming convention: LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc. By , deliver your assignment to the Assignment 1: Before beginning this assignment, you should thoroughly review PowerPoint Presentation Creation; Enhancing Presentations with Pictures, Transitions, Objects, Backgrounds, and SmartArt from your course textbook, For this assignment you will use Microsoft PowerPoint to create a presentation about a place to which you have traveled or would like to travel. Save your file as . Submit this document to the by . ***************************************************************************************************************************** Assignment 2: Discussion: What Have You Learned? Your new software skills will not be of much use if you do not see a practical application for the skills in your workplace and personal life. Without practice, remembering how to use the tools will be difficult. In this assignment, you will discuss different ways to use presentation software outside of the class. Consider the use of presentations in your job and personal life. Respond to the following: Your initial response should be at least 150 words. Each of your follow-up responses should be at least 50 words. Use properly documented sources outside of this course to justify, support and expand on your response. Apply APA standards to citation of sources. By , post your response to the appropriate .