****************************************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 us—and 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: Describe how you use information in your daily life. Specifically, how do you use technology in your communications, whether at work, home, or school? How has the World Wide Web and accompanying technologies (cell phones, e-mail, social media, etc.) changed the way society works with, handles, and interprets information? Does computer ownership affect your ability to communicate? Consider the following when answering: What is an operating system? What operating system is on your computer? (To answer this question, search for “operating systems” on the Internet. Based on the information that is displayed on the screen, identify which operating system is on your computer.) What is RAM? How much RAM do you have on your computer? (To answer this question, search for “system properties” within your computer system; this will tell you how much RAM you have in your system.) Can you update your RAM on the computer you have? (To find out this information, you can do either of the following: Visit the website of the company that made your computer and search for this information. Call a local store that sells computers and tell the executives there that you want to upgrade your RAM and you want to know if it is possible with the computer system you have.) What is software? What software packages do you have on your computer that will help you with college? (To find out about this, you can call a local store that sells computers and ask them to assist you in finding this answer. You can also look at the “Programs” or “All Programs” folder on your computer and list out the programs you have.) 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 Module 2 , 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 Saturday, June 11, 2016 , post your response to the appropriate Discussion Area . *************************************************************************************************************** Assignment 3: Researching Scenarios Throughout the course of your academic career, you will b.

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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 us—and 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:
Describe how you use information in your daily life.
Specifically, how do you use technology in your
communications, whether at work, home, or school?
How has the World Wide Web and accompanying technologies
(cell phones, e-mail, social media, etc.) changed the way society
works with, handles, and interprets information?
Does computer ownership affect your ability to communicate?
Consider the following when answering:
What is an operating system? What operating system is on your
computer? (To answer this question, search for “operating
systems” on the Internet. Based on the information that is
displayed on the screen, identify which operating system is on
your computer.)
What is RAM? How much RAM do you have on your computer?
(To answer this question, search for “system properties” within
your computer system; this will tell you how much RAM you
have in your system.) Can you update your RAM on the
computer you have? (To find out this information, you can do
either of the following:
Visit the website of the company that made your computer and
search for this information.
Call a local store that sells computers and tell the executives
there that you want to upgrade your RAM and you want to know
if it is possible with the computer system you have.)

2. What is software? What software packages do you have on your
computer that will help you with college? (To find out about
this, you can call a local store that sells computers and ask them
to assist you in finding this answer. You can also look at the
“Programs” or “All Programs” folder on your computer and list
out the programs you have.)
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
Module 2
, 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
Saturday, June 11, 2016
, post your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
.
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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
two
of the following scenarios. For each scenario you choose,

3. answer each component as clearly and completely as possible.
You are writing up your weekly responses for your COM106
course and want to respond to a classmate who discusses the
need to
use social media in a job search.
You are not familiar with this phrase.
Describe what sort of search you would conduct to help you in
responding to this student and why. What search engine(s) or
database(s) might you use and why? What search terms? How
would you go about evaluating the credibility of the information
you found?
Please share
three search results
you found after conducting this search that you think would be
the most helpful in responding to your fellow student. Give a
brief summary of the content of each source and describe why
you think it would be appropriate to use in this particular
context.
You are going to be writing a research paper for your ENG101
class on a social issue of your own choosing. You know that
you have always been interested in
the role addiction plays in the problem of homelessness
, but you are not sure what credible research is available to
support this connection.
What sort of search might you conduct to help you get the
information you seek and why?
A search that deals with multiple components sometimes
requires a few tries to get at the appropriate information. What
keywords or combinations of keywords might help you find the
relevant information here? Be sure to include details regarding
how you might represent these words within the actual search
box (using quotation marks, “and,” “or,” etc.)
Please share
three search results
you found after conducting this search that you think would be
the most helpful in supporting this connection. Give a brief

4. summary of each source and describe why you think it would be
appropriate to use in this particular context.
You are putting together a presentation on the
benefits of sports in the lives of children
for your PSY180 course. You think that your presentation
would be much stronger if you were able to argue against some
of the
opposition
to your point of view, although you are unsure where to find
information that opposes your stance.
What sort of search might you conduct to help you get the
information you seek and why?
How will you ensure that the sources you use are credible and
reliable?
Please share
three search results
you found after conducting this search that you think would be
the most helpful in supporting the opposition’s point of view.
Give a brief summary of the content of each source and describe
why you think it would be appropriate to use in this particular
context.
Compile your responses in a 2–3-page paper in Microsoft
Word. Clearly cite your sources. Since we do not cover APA
format until
Module 2
, 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:
LastnameFirstInitial_M1_A3.doc
. For example, if your name is John Smith, name your document
SmithJ_M1_A3.doc
.
By
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
, deliver your assignment to the

5. M1: Assignment 3 Dropbox
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Assignment 1: Paraphrasing Discussion
This is a two-part assignment. First, you will use what you
learned in the
Module 2
lectures to practice quoting, paraphrasing, and formatting in-
text citations. Then, you will describe how to efficiently
organize a large number of documents.
Part 1
Read
this article
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.)
In the first paragraph, use several quotations to highlight the
main points of the article.
In the second paragraph, use paraphrase only to highlight the
main points of the article.
Remember to use APA-style in-text citations where appropriate
in each paragraph. The complete reference entry for this article
is below.
Tucker, J., & Courts, B. (2010). Grade inflation in the college
classroom.
Foresight: The Journal of Futures Studies, Strategic Thinking
and Policy, 12
(1), 45–53. doi:
http://www.thecampuscommon.com/library/ezproxy/ticketdemoc
s.asp?sch=auo&turl=http://search.proquest.com/docview/224180
072
A refresher about citing sources is available on the
Academic Resources

6. page under
Course Home
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Part 2
When you have finished your first two paragraphs about the
article, consider the readings from this module and do the
following:
Describe an efficient filing system to store a large number of
Word documents on your personal PC.
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
Saturday, June 18, 2016
, post your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
.
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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,
Go! All in one: Computer concepts and applications.
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

7. activities, with the most popular being Kickboxing, Jogging,
and Aerobics. The most popular Intramural Sports activities—
which include competitive team and club sports—are Field
Hockey, Volleyball, and Basketball.
Open a new Microsoft Word document and save it as
LastnameFirstInitial_M2_A2.doc
. For example, if your name is John Smith, name your document
SmithJ_M2_A2.doc.
Create a one-page flyer that contains the following:
A title that uses Text Effects
A text description about the activities based on the fitness
activities detailed above.
Do not simply copy and paste this!
Rework it to more clearly present the information in your flyer.
A SmartArt graphic
A picture of your choice or the
w01K_Volleyball image
.
Text that wraps around the graphic and/or the picture to
demonstrate the use of the Text Wrapping feature.
Don’t forget to spell check your work.
Save your document as
LastnameFirstinitial_M2_A2.doc
. Submit this document to the
M2: Assignment 2 Dropbox
by
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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Assignment 1 Discussion:
Communicating with Technology
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

8. 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:
portable devices (cell phones, pocket calculators, tablets),
desktop computers, computer networks
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
Saturday, June 25, 2016
, post your initial response of at least 150 words to the
Discussion Area
. Each of your follow-up responses should be at least 50 words.
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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,
Go! All in one: Computer concepts and applications
.
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.)
Part 1: The Spreadsheet
Begin by opening a new Microsoft Excel file. (You may use the

9. template found
here
.)
Save it as
LastnameFirstInitial_M3_A2
Use Rows 1 and 2 for a title.
Beginning in row 4, use column A to list your different
expenses.
Label the next three columns (B, C, D) for the past three
months.
Fill in the appropriate amount for each expense for each month.
Beside the column with your third month’s entries, create
another column for totals for each category.
Use a formula to calculate a total for each category of expense.
In the row below your last expense entry, create another row for
the monthly totals of expenses.
Use a formula to calculate a total for each month of expenses.
Beside the column add another column for calculating the
percent of the budget for each expense category.
Use a formula to calculate the percent that each expense
category is of the total expenditures.
Format the worksheet by adjusting column widths and wrapping
text, and by applying appropriate financial number formatting
and cell styles.
Please Note:
While some calculations might be easy to do in your head or
using a calculator—merely typing the answer into the
appropriate cell—the point of this assignment is to get you
accustomed to using formulas. In situations requiring frequently
updated data or more complex calculations, Excel is a very
powerful tool if you know how to use it
. Your grade is based on your demonstrated ability to use the
required formulas.
Part 2: The Chart
Below your table of monthly expenses, you will create a chart

10. using the numbers from your spreadsheet similar to the example
below.
Open the Insert ribbon at the top of the screen.
Click on a populated cell inside your spreadsheet, then, click on
Column on the Insert ribbon. Select the style of column chart
you like.
Click and drag your column chart into position below your
spreadsheet.
Save your file as
LastnameFirstinitial_M3_A2.xls
. Submit this document to the
M3: Assignment 2 Dropbox
by
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
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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.
Imagine that you are organizing a fundraiser for a local charity.
Explore the various social media outlets discussed in this
module or that you are aware of from your own personal and
professional use (examples include Twitter, Facebook,
LinkedIn, MySpace, Instagram, etc.).
Compose two announcements advertising the event to be posted
on two different social media sites. The first should be geared
toward your friends, family, and other social acquaintances. The
second should be written for co-workers or professional
colleagues or acquaintances.
What types of media would you include in your announcements?
Written, photographic, video, or audio? Would the same media
be appropriate for both announcements? Where could you get
this media? Is it OK to copy whatever clip-art you find on the
web? Why or why not? Is it OK to use part of your favorite

11. song? Why or why not?
Discuss which social network site would be most appropriate
for each example and explain why. Be sure to include a brief
reflection on the differences in tone, style, and content of the
two postings in terms of their intended audiences.
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
Saturday, July 2, 2016
, post your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
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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:
Choose a tool for social networking that allows you to create a
free account. The social networking tool should meet the
following criteria:
It is
not
a tool you have used before.
It connects you with other people.

12. It is open to the public.
It does not promote offensive language or actions.
It allows you to answer the questions for this assignment.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
Yahoo! Instant Messaging:
This tool allows you to instantly type messages to other friends
or colleagues who are on Yahoo!’s Instant Messaging. It also
has a number of other features, including video messaging.
http://www.yahoo.com
Skype:
Skype’s free services allow you to call other people on Skype
and video-conference with them over the Internet. You can also
use Skype to call international cell phones or landlines at a
highly reduced rate or to instant message.
http://www.skype.com
Google Hangouts:
This
app provides messaging, video calls, and voice calls from any
device.
.
https://plus.google.com/hangouts
Facebook:
This social networking tool allows you to network with friends,
family, and acquaintances. You can send them updates and let
them know what is going on in your world. It has an instant
messaging service also.
http://www.facebook.com
Twitter:
This tool allows you to follow a variety of people and track the
little things they say. You can also send messages to others who
might follow you on Twitter.
http://twitter.com
LinkedIn:
This tool is designed to help you connect with professionals in
your industry. You can update your profile so others in your
industry can know how you are progressing in skills and

13. knowledge.
http://www.linkedin.com
Instagram:
This tool helps you modify (“filter”) and share photographs,
usually taken with a mobile device.
http://instagram.com/
Foursquare:
According to its home page, this tool is supposed to help you
and your friends find great places and make the most of your
visits.
https://foursquare.com/
Research your chosen social media tool. Then, using scholarly
evidence, answer the following questions:
How can this social media tool be used in the workplace in a
professional manner? Again, use search engines that will help
you to answer this appropriately.
How does this social media tool help you connect with friends
or colleagues? Describe this with as much detail as possible.
Look this up on the Internet if you need to, as you may not
realize all of the ways it may be beneficial.
What is a potential drawback of this kind of media?
Describe the experience of participating in this exercise.
Paste a screenshot of the social media account you just created
in your assignment paper. Follow these steps:
Log into the social media website where you created an account.
From the logged-in page, press and hold the Alt key on your
keyboard and then press the Print Screen key on your keyboard.
(On some keyboards the keys are Fn and Print Scrn.)
Display your assignment paper document. Click the mouse
button in the area where you want to paste the screenshot. Hold
down the Ctrl key and then press the V key. This will paste an
image of your social media screen into your paper.
Change the size of your screen print to be approximately 3 by 4
inches.
Click inside the graphic; this will put sizing squares around
your graphic.

14. Move the cursor to a corner of your graphic until your cursor
changes to a diagonal arrow.
Click and drag the cursor towards the center of the graphic so
that the graphic gets smaller.
When the screenshot is approximately 3 by 4 inches, release the
mouse button.
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
APA formatted template
. Follow this link for
more information about APA standards
. Use the following file naming convention:
LastnameFirstInitial_M4_A2.doc.
By
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
, deliver your assignment to the
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Assignment 1:
Destination Presentation
Before beginning this assignment, you should thoroughly review
PowerPoint Presentation Creation; Enhancing Presentations
with Pictures, Transitions, Objects, Backgrounds, and SmartArt
from your course textbook,
Go! All in one: Computer concepts and applications.
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.
Begin by opening a new Microsoft PowerPoint file.
Save it as
LastnameFirstInitial_M5_A1.ppt
.

15. The presentation should include at least six slides that could
describe the location, the method of travel, the qualities of the
location that make it interesting or fun, the places you can visit,
and any cultural activities in which you might like to
participate.
Choose an appropriate theme, slide layouts, and pictures to
format the presentation attractively.
Research the location and include properly cited (APA Style)
material.
Here
is a great resource you can use to find information about places
in the US and all over the world. (Be aware that the automatic
citation generator for this site uses MLA style and not APA.)
Add (copy and paste) a chart or graph you can create in
Microsoft Excel. This could be a travel budget.
Add (copy and paste) a table you can create in Microsoft Word.
This could be a daily schedule.
Include a References slide at the end.
Save your file as
LastnameFirstinitial_M5_A1.ppt
. Submit this document to the
M5: Assignment 1 Dropbox
by
Saturday, July 9, 2016
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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:

16. Share two or three of the most valuable pieces of information or
skills you have learned from this class. How would you use the
different types of software we discussed? Are some tools better
for some uses than others? Be specific and give an example or
two.
How do you plan to integrate these new skills into your future
school and work experiences?
Give an example of a situation where a presentation would help
you communicate information to others.
When creating a presentation, are there any legal, ethical, or
security implications for what you include?
Based on your module readings, explain how you could use
visual tools (video, pictures, graphs, charts, etc.) to help to
convey information in a presentation. How might your tone and
method of presentation differ if you were communicating with a
friend or family member as opposed to a co-worker or
supervisor?
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
Sunday, July 10, 2016
, post your response to the appropriate
Discussion Area
.