BIS/221

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND SYSTEMS

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BIS 221 Week 1 Microsoft Office 365: Office 2016 and Windows 10: Essential Concepts and Skills

Read Office 2016 and Windows 10: Essential Concepts and Skills in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory.

Consider the following as you read:

• What Microsoft Office 365 Applications are used in the work environment?
• How does a word processing application assist in creating a business document?

BIS 221 Week 1 Microsoft Office 365: Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture

Read Module 1: Creating, Formatting, and Editing a Word Document with a Picture in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory.

Consider the following as you read:

• What word features assist in creating a polished, professional looking document?

BIS 221 Week 1 Microsoft Office 365: Module 2: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources

Read Module 2: Creating a Research Paper with References and Sources in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory. 

Consider the following as you read:

• What formatting styles are available to correctly format a research paper or a business report?
• How can you use the Word features to generate in-text citations and references?
• Why is it important to properly format a business report/research paper and include citations?

BIS 221 Week 1 MindTap: Week 1 Tutorials

Watch the the following tutorials in MindTap, Week 1:

• Office Mix for Office 2016 and Windows 10: Essential Concepts and Skills Module

  • Consider the following as you watch:

    • Office mix provides solutions for collaborating and updating documents on the go. What are the benefits of these features in today’s work environment?
    • What type of software is Office 2016 and Windows 10?

• Office Mix for Word Module 2

  • Consider the following as you watch:

    • What features in Office Mix for Word allow for the editing and sharing of business documents?

BIS 221 Week 1 MindTap: Week 1 Simulations

Complete the below simulations. They will allow you to practice applying Word features to create a professional looking document.

Pay special attention on how to use the commands on the “References” tab to generate citations and references. Each task must be a 100% correct before the training can be submitted. 

• Review: Word Module 1 Videos
• Review: Word Module 2 Videos
• Practice: SAM Simulations Word Modules 1 & 2

• Discussion Question
• Have you ever used the commands on the Reference tab?  You will need to use this for one of your assignments.

BIS 221 Week 2 Microsoft Office 365: Module 1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart

Read Module 1: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory.

Consider the following as you read:

1. The benefits of an electronic spreadsheet.
2. Excel features for formatting a cell.
3. Creating charts and graphs to display data.

BIS 221 Week 2 Microsoft Office 365: Module 2: Formulas, Function, and Formatting

Read Module 2: Formulas, Function, and Formatting in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory.

Consider the following as you read:

1. Formulas and auto functions.
2. Relative cell reference.
3. Proper formatting of work sheet.

BIS 221 Week 2 MindTap: Week 2 Tutorials

Watch the following tutorials from MindTap, Week 2:

• Office Mix for Excel Module 1

  • Consider the following as you watch:

    • How can Office Mix for increase productivity in a business project?
    • What are the drawbacks?

• Office Mix for Excel Module 2

  • Consider the following as you watch:

    • How can Excel be used to display or present business data?
    • What are the drawbacks?

BIS 221 Week 2 MindTap: Week 2 Simulations

Complete the following simulations. They will allow you to observe and practice Excel® features, functions, and formulas to create an electronic spreadsheet. Each task must be a 100% correct before the training can be submitted. 

• Review: Excel Module 1 Videos
• Review: Excel Module 2 Videos
• Practice: SAM Simulations Excel Modules 1 & 2

BIS 221 Week 2 Learning Team Charter for Collaborative Learning Activities

Complete the Learning Team Charter for Collaborative Learning Activities with your Learning Team.

Each student must submit their own copy of the Learning Team Charter highlighting their input.

BIS 221 Week 3 Microsoft Office 365: Creating and Editing a Presentation with Pictures

Read Creating and Editing a Presentation with Pictures in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory.

Consider the following as you read:

• What is the benefit of using Microsoft® PowerPoint® to create presentations?

BIS 221 Week 3 MindTap: Week 3 Tutorials

Watch the following tutorials from MindTap, Week 3:

• Office Mix for PowerPoint Module 1

  • Consider the following as you watch:

    • What rules should I follow to create an effective presentation?

• Office Mix for PowerPoint Module 2

  • Consider the following as you watch:

    • What considerations are there when adding visuals aids to a presentation?

BIS 221 Week 3 MindTap: Week 3 Simulations

Complete the following simulations. They will allow you to observe and practice PowerPoint® to create an effective presentation. Each task must be a 100% correct before the training can be submitted.

• Review: PPT Module 1 Videos
• Review: PPT Module 2 Videos
• Practice: SAM Simulations PowerPoint Modules 1 & 2

• Discussion Question
• What did you learn from these videos that you did not know before?

BIS 221 Week 3 Collaborative Learning Activity: Business Budget

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this Collaborative Activity is to demonstrate the benefits of creating a budget. A budget provides companies with a detailed analysis of how they should expect to spend money. Students will discuss the importance of budget planning.

Assignment Steps 

Resources: 

• Research Hardware and Software that can be used to create a budget
• Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Creating a Worksheet and a Chart, Module 1
• Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: Formulas, Function and Formatting, Module 2

Prepare for the Week 3 Business Budget Individual Assignment.

Discuss with your learning team some of the computer equipment cost of all hardware and software needed for their employees.

Develop answers to the following as you work to create your budget plan:

• List the make and model of desired hardware devices and their cost.
• List software operating systems and applications for each device and their costs.
• Sum up the cost for both hardware and software for each employee, and then calculate the average monthly costs to maintain these systems.

BIS 221 Week 4 Microsoft Office 365: Module 3: Reusing a Presentation and Adding Media and Animation

Read Module 3: Reusing a Presentation and Adding Media and Animation in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory.

Consider the following as you read:

• What customizations can be made to further enhance a presentation?

BIS 221 Week 4 MindTap: Week 4 Tutorial

Watch the “Office Mix for PowerPoint Module 3” tutorial from MindTap, Week 4.

Consider the following as you watch:

• How does Office Mix for PowerPoint® allow you to create presentations online?
• What computing devices are required?

BIS 221 Week 4 MindTap: Week 4 Simulations

Complete the following simulations. They will allow you to observe and practice PowerPoint® features to enhance a presentation using media and animations. Each task must be a 100% correct before the training can be submitted.

• Review: PowerPoint Module 3 Videos
• Practice: SAM Simulations PowerPoint Module 3

• Discussion Question
• What did you learn from these simulations that you did not know before?

BIS 221 Week 4 Collaborative Learning Activity: Social Media and Online Collaboration Tools

Purpose of Collaborative Activity

Social media and online collaboration tools have many benefits in today’s environment both professionally and personally. As a team, students will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of social media and online collaboration tools to include security and its effects on their daily lives.

Assignment Steps

Resources:

• Internet search engine/browser
• Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: PowerPoint® Module 1: Creating and Editing a Presentation with Pictures
• Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory: PowerPoint® Module 2:Enhancing a Presentation with Pictures, Shapes, and WordArt

Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of social media and online collaboration tools both professionally and personally.

Use the following questions as a guide for your discussion:

• What are some of the ways you can use technology to help you reach your personal and professional goals?
• What are some of the ways you can use social media to help you reach your personal and professional goals?
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media and online collaboration tools?

BIS 221 Week 5 Microsoft Office 365: Productivity Apps for School and Work

Read Productivity Apps for School and Work in Microsoft Office 365, Office 2016: Introductory. 

Consider the following as you read:

• What are productivity apps and how can they increase productivity in the work environment?

• Discussion Question
• Have you used any of the four productivity apps mentioned in the reading?  If so, what is your experience with it?  If not, which one might be the most useful to you in your workplace?

BIS 221 Week 5 MindTap: Week 5 Tutorial

Watch the “Office Mix for Productivity Apps for School and Work Module” tutorial in MindTap, Week 5.

Consider the following as you watch:

• What productivity apps are available in Microsoft Office 365?
• How can they be used to my benefit?
• Which app am I most likely to use?

BIS 221 Week 5 MindTap: Week 5 Guided Videos

Complete the Guided Videos in “Links to Sways” in Week 5 of MindTap. These videos will demonstrate how to use Microsoft® Online Productively Tools for collaboration. Students will explore how these tools can enhance collaboration when working on business/team projects and learn how to use:

• Microsoft® OneNote
• Microsoft® Sway
• Microsoft® Office Mix
• Microsoft® Edge