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CIS105_Assignment3_Jane_Doe_9-5-1721.pptxAssignment 3: Presenting With PowerPoint
Jane R. Doe 9/3/17
CIS105 Intro to Information Systems
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Hello, my name is Jane Doe and today I will be presenting my Assignment 3: Presenting with PowerPoint presentation, all about everything I learned in CIS105 Intro to Information Systems in my first term here at Strayer University.
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Information Systems Terms and Concepts
Digital Literacy
Knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed for the effective use of digital devices and effective participation in an information-based society
Hardware
The physical components of a computer that you can touch
Software
The coded instructions that tell the computer’s hardware what to do
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We started the course by learning some basic information systems terms and concepts. This was important to get us started learning all about the world of computers. I work in the security field so I didn’t have very much experience with computers at all coming into this course, other than knowing how to download an app on my phone.
One thing I learned about was digital literacy—this means the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed for the effective use of digital devices and effective participation in an information-based society. Being digitally literate is an essential skill for being an online student, working in today’s information-based job market, and just being a citizen of the modern world and being able to do what you need to do as far as taking care of your family, paying your bills, ordering things online, and everyday actions like that.
I also learned the difference between your computer’s hardware and software. The hardware is the physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch, like the keyboard, the monitor, the tower, the mouse, the webcam. The software is the programs that run it – the coded instructions that tell the computer’s hardware what to do. The Microsoft Office Suite that we learn later in the class is an example of computer software.
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Internet
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
A company that provides Internet access for a fee
Protocol
Standard set of rules, requirements, and criteria for all devices and networks to follow
Search Engine
Software system that relies on algorithms to process data and search for content on the Web
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
Next in Weeks 2 and 3 we learned all about the Internet—what it is, what it does, and how to best use it most effectively and efficiently for your needs.
One of the main things I learned here was that an Internet Service Provider, or ISP, is a company that provides Internet access for a fee. Service Electric and Verizon in my home area of Pennsylvania are our main providers.
I learned that protocol refers to the standard set of rules, requirements, and criteria that all devices (computers, iPads, phones, etc.) and networks follow. This allows the devices and networks to communicate with each other.
A search engine is a software system that relies on algorithms to process data and search for content online. Google, Bing, Ask, and Yahoo are all types of search engines. I had used search engines in the past without really understanding what they were or how they worked, so this was really interesting and informative.
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Academic Integrity, Ethics, & Plagiarism
Plagiarism
The act of taking someone else’s ideas, words, or work and passing it off as one’s own
Citations
Widely accepted styles or methods for crediting sources in an academic assignment (such as APA or MLA)
CRAAP Test
List of 5 criteria you can use to check the quality and usability of content found online (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose)
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
The next area we focused on in CIS105 was academic integrity, ethics, and plagiarism. This was an area I was very concerned about when I decided to go back to school. I was afraid of committing plagiarism without realizing, which I know is really common, but now I understand how to avoid it.
Plagiarism is the act of taking someone else’s ideas, words, or work and passing it off as one’s own. It can be done either intentionally or accidentally, but it’s illegal and unethical no matter how it comes about.
One good way to avoid plagiarism in your academic work is by including citations—these are widely accepted styles or methods for crediting sources in an academic assignment. This course didn’t require American Psychological Association (APA) citations, but other courses at Strayer do, so I was glad to be introduced to the process here. Another widely used citation method is Modern Language Association, or MLA.
In week 3 we learned what the CRAAP test is. Although you might laugh at the name, this test is super serious—it allows you to put any online or paper source you find through a series of questions in order to find out if it is a good resource that you should use for an academic assignment. The criteria are: Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, and Purpose.
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Managing Digital Assets
Data Management Plan
A system for organizing and storing your digital assets
File
A unit of digital data that has an individual name
Cloud Storage
Remote storage accessed online, such as Google Drive
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
In Week 4 we studied how to manage digital assets. We learned that a data management plan is a system for organizing and storing your digital assets. We learned how important it is to develop and maintain a data management plan for your digital life—how being organized can help you succeed in school, work, at home, and in basically anything you want to do, like starting your own business down the road.
A file just means a unit of digital data that has an individual name. For example, when I save this assignment, it will be as a .pptx file named CIS105_Assignment3_Jane_Doe_9-3-17.pptx.
Another important thing I learned about was cloud storage. I had heard the term “in the cloud” before but never really understood what it meant. Cloud storage just refers to remote storage that you access online instead of on your local device. Some really popular examples are Google Drive, Box.net, OneDrive, and DropBox.
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Microsoft Word
Formatting
Modify text, paragraphs, page layout, headers and footers, and text boxes
Editing
Use Spell Check, Dictionary, Undo, Redo, and Find and Replace features
Collaboration
Add, Edit, and Delete comments and track changes on a document
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
In Week 5 we were introduced to the Microsoft Office Suite, and started with our first tool—Microsoft Word. This is a basic tool that everyone needs to feel comfortable using, especially if you will be returning to college, as you will need it time and time again for writing papers.
I learned how to format a Microsoft Word document—modifying text, paragraphs, page layout, headers and footers, text boxes, and more. I learned how to use the major editing features in Microsoft Word, such as Spell Check, Dictionary, Undo, Redo, and Find and Replace. Using these tools will greatly improve the quality of your assignments.
Finally, I learned about the collaboration features that Microsoft Office has, which allow others to review your work and provide feedback (like your instructor or your coworkers). You can Add, Edit, and Delete comments inside a document and you can enable track changes to let someone see what you changed on the document.
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Microsoft Excel
Workbooks
Create new workbook, open existing workbook, add sheets/tabs to a workbook
Templates
Different templates available based on the data being displayed and analyzed
Formatting
Adjust sizes of columns and rows in a workbook, add/delete, format text
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
In Weeks 7 and 8 we learned how to use Microsoft Excel, an important spreadsheet tool that allows you to present, track, record, analyze, and share data in many different ways.
Excel spreadsheets are called workbooks, and you can add multiple sheets or tabs within them. I learned how to create, open, and edit workbooks and all of the different components within them.
I learned that there are different pre-formatted templates in Excel that you can choose from based on the data you want to work with. For example, if you wanted to create a weekly personal budget, you would need a different template than if you needed to make a project budget at work.
Formatting is a very important skill in Excel. I learned how to adjust the sizes of columns and rows, add new ones or delete existing ones, and format the text and information that goes into the cells in an Excel workbook.
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Formulas
Functions
Pie Charts
Bar Charts
Autocomplete
Microsoft PowerPoint
Slide Master
Stores information on design, theme, and layout
Views
Normal, Slide Sorter, Notes Page, Slide Show, Presenter, and Reading
Layouts
Title and Content, Comparison, Content with Caption, etc.
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
Next, in Weeks 9 and 10, we moved to Microsoft PowerPoint, which is my favorite of the tools that I learned! You can be so creative with PowerPoint, and I hope my creativity came across in this assignment!
The Slide Master is an important feature in PowerPoint—this is like your style guide. Whatever changes you make in the Slide Master automatically affect every slide in your presentation. You use it to store information on your design, theme, and layout and having this guide makes changes to your presentation much easier.
I also learned about the various Views you can use in PowerPoint. There is Normal, Slide Sorter, Notes Page, Slide Show, Presenter, Reading, and several more, depending on what you need to access and why.
You can also switch up your layouts between different slides in a presentation. I learned how to use the different layout options such as Title and Content, Comparison, and Content with Caption, to give my presentations some variety.
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Social Media
Blogs
A regularly updated web page written in a personal, conversational style
Platforms
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest
Best Practices
Use privacy settings
Be cautious about sharing personal information
Monitor children’s social media use
Be mindful about what you post—is it appropriate? What does it say about you?
Protect your passwords
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
Social media was an area of this course that I was already somewhat familiar with and very interested in. I have heard of people starting blogs and have even read some before. I loved hearing about Naomi Bishop, the writer who travels around the world and uses different social media platforms to keep her fan base up to date and feeling like a community.
A blog is a regularly updated web page written in a personal, conversational style. It’s pretty much like an online public journal.
Some very popular current social media platforms that are widely used for different career and personal purposes are Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat, Pinterest, and many others.
The best practices that we learned were very valuable to keep in mind when using social media, whether you use it professionally, for school, or just personally, or all 3! We learned about privacy settings, making sure to use caution when sharing personal information online, how important it is to carefully monitor your kids’ use of social media, thinking about repercussions and appropriateness before posting something online, and password protection.
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Personal and Professional Accomplishments
Family
My youngest child went to kindergarten this year—what a milestone!
Work
I got a part-time job two nights a week in private security that will help my family financially and will help me get through school.
School
I am just proud of myself for sticking with my first two classes this term. I made it past the hardest part and am well on my way to a degree!
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
During these last few months, my family and I have had several changes and accomplishments to celebrate! My youngest daughter went to kindergarten this year, which was a huge change! She loves her teacher and is doing great! Her big brothers are also in elementary school, so now they are finally all together in the same school and this also helps me have a bit more control over my time. This is the reason I decided to return to college now, since the timing was right!
This change also allowed me to return to work a few nights a week as a security guard at the same company where I used to work before I had my kids. I feel great about helping out more financially, and although it has been tough balancing work, family, and school, I know it will be worth it in the long run.
The biggest accomplishment, though, I think, is just making it through my first semester back to school at Strayer University. Every time I got frustrated, stressed out, or felt like I couldn’t do it all, my family encouraged me to keep going. Now I am signing up for my next semester’s classes and I know I will make it through to my degree and a better future!
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Conclusion
TestOut Desktop Pro
I plan to keep going to finish the entire TestOut Desktop Pro course and take the certification exam.
MS Office Tools
I plan to keep practicing and actively using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in order to be more efficient in my Strayer courses next term.
Digital Management
I plan to continue with the digital management system I created for my schoolwork and add to it as needed. I am determined to stay organized with all files and materials needed for school in order to better my chances of doing well and graduating.
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NOTE: In this sample only the first two (2) slides contain sample audio, remember to add audio to each slide.
In conclusion, I plan after this course ends on finishing out the TestOut program, since I will still have access to it through their website for over a year! But I plan on finishing it in the next few months, while it’s still fresh in my mind, and going for my Desktop Pro certification. I know this will be a great addition to my resume, since I plan on eventually pursuing a career in office administration or some area in business. For the same reason, I will keep my Microsoft Office skills fresh because I know I will need them for all of my classes here at Strayer as well as for my future career.
Finally, I will continue to maintain the digital management system I created for my schoolwork for this class. I have already added the files I used in my other course this semester, and will keep building with my next term’s courses and up through until graduation! Staying on top of my classwork and getting good grades will be easier if I stay organized!
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