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BIS 221T WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT – Week 3 Participation
This is the Discussion Question thread where you will earn your participation for the week. As noted in the Instructor Policies, you must post 3 substantive comments over 2 or more days to earn the full allotment of participation points. The words in your signature do not count toward the word count in your comment. If you repeat the question, those words do not count toward the word count. Your comment must be at least 100 words (not 95, 98, or 99 words) to be considered as substantive.
Provide comments to the following topics of your choice as replies to the threads that I created. Do not post a new response.
Topic 1: Chapter 9 – Excel Basics
Read “Ch. 9, Excel Basics”.
* What new things have you learned?
Topic 2: Chapter 10 – Formulas and Functions
Read “Ch. 10, Formulas and Functions”.
* What new things have you learned?
Topic 3: Chapter 11 – Date, Time, and Text Functions
Read “Ch. 11, Date, Time, and Text Functions”.
* What new things have you learned?
Topic 4: Chapter 12 – Charting
Read “Ch. 12, Charting”.
* What new things have you learned?
Topic 5: Microsoft Excel Features
Locate and review tutorial help on Microsoft® Excel® on the Microsoft® Office website.
What Microsoft® Excel® features make the software such an important and popular tool for business professionals?
Used with permission from Microsoft.
Topic 6: Uses for Spreadsheets
What are some things that you use spreadsheets for in your personal or professional life?
Have these readings given you ideas on what you could use a spreadsheet for?
Topic 7: Mobile Ads
The growth of wireless technology has contributed to an increase in advertising through our mobile devices. Based on your own personal experiences:
* What advantages and disadvantages do you see with the mobile marketing approach as it relates to advertisers and consumers?
Topic 8: Smart Homes
Research the technology available for “smart” homes.
* What are some “smart” home technologies that you have – or someone you know has?
Topic 9: Technology and Education
Technology has made a huge impact in the field of Education. Online education has created opportunities for those who are limited in their time flexibility.
* What are some of the advantages that you see in Online education vs. attending classes in person in a non-online modality?