Syllabus* for BAD-1335, Applied Business Communications

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1 Page 1 of 15 Syllabus* for BAD-1335, Applied Business Communications Semester: Fall 2011 Sections: Professor: Daphne A. Morris, B.A., J.D. *This is a Master Syllabus that is used for all BAD-1335 Web and Web Hybrid sections. Table of Contents Welcome to BAD Contact Instructions... 2 Purchasing the Textbook for BAD Course Description... 3 Course Objectives... 3 Assignments & Grading... 3 Quality Matters Approved... 4 Professor's Instructions... 5 Course Schedule (separate file)... 6 Netiquette (Communicating Online)... 6 Student Assistance... 7 CSM Policies... 8 Myitlab Setup Your Personal Computers... 9 Myitlab Register and Enroll Myitlab Tech Support Welcome to BAD-1335 This is a brief overview of BAD During BAD 1335, you will learn to gather relevant and reliable data, analyze data, convert data into information, and communicate data in a business environment to make business decisions. We will review, create, and evaluate business documents, business spreadsheets, business databases, and business presentations. BAD 1335 is an applied business communication course. An applied course means you will be doing and creating more than reading. CSM computers use Office 2010 software (Word 2010, Excel 2010, Access 2010, and PowerPoint 2010). The package you purchased at CSM includes a trial version if you do not have this software on your personal computers. The textbook is organized by chapters (called Workshops and Modules). The chapters include Active Text areas where, at your option, you perform the activities as you read. The text also comes with a Student Data CD; you will need these files. You will use the online platform, Myitlab. It includes a simulation player that allows you to review and create business communications. It also contains the course materials and assignments. As the course description states, you will be using a computer with internet access every week. You will access Myitlab during and outside of class frequently. Note that you will not use Blackboard (Bb) for this course. The Course Schedule lists what you should be doing by when, although you can and should work ahead. If have questions, just ask. I look forward to working with you during this semester.

2 Page 2 of 15 Contact Instructions Professor/Instructor Answering s/Phone Messages Phone s/Text Messages/Phone Messages Office Office Hours Other Other Professor Daphne Morris, B.A., J.D. Business and Technology Division My official policy is that I check s and cell messages at least once per day, Sunday through Friday. I am "off" on Saturdays. Send a myitlab message by selecting my user name, Professor Morris You can also me at Prof.Morris.csmd@gmail.com This is my cell. You can leave a voice message or send a text message. Please type or state your name, course number, and section number (like BAD ) in each phone message, text message, or (so I know who you are). La Plata Campus, ST Building, Room ST147 At the La Plata Campus - Mondays and Wednesday, 12:50 to 1:50 Online in myitlab for this course on Fridays, 10:00 to 11:00 am Online in Blackboard for web courses - Mondays, 5:00 to 6:00 pm, Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 pm I usually check s between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm on Sundays through Fridays. Anything after 7:00 pm will be read the next day (except for Fridays) Not applicable Purchasing the Textbook for BAD-1335 TEXTBOOK The textbook is actually a package containing four items. This package is only available through CSM. 1. Kinser, Amy, Your Office Microsoft Office 2010, Volume 1, 1st Edition, Pearson Education, Inc., Student Data CD, Your Office 3. Myitlab Access Card, Pearson Education 4. Microsoft Office Professional Academic 2010, CD (Student Trial Version) The price to student is $157 at the CSM College Store (as of August 2011). I have worked with the publisher to give you the lowest possible price. For example, it would cost you $314 if you purchase the items separately. (The textbook is $144, Myitlab is $80, and Microsoft Office Professional Academic 2010 Professional is $90.) The textbook is also new, so there are no used copies available on the internet for the Fall 2011 semester. If you have questions, call the CSM College Store at or , extension The website is If you misplace the Student Data CD, you can download the files at

3 Page 3 of 15 Course Description CATALOG DESCRIPTION AND CREDIT HOURS The College Catalog states for BAD-1335 (Applied Business Communications) - Students review, create, and evaluate business communications including spreadsheets, databases, word processing documents, graphics, and presentations. Students learn to retrieve, process, classify, sort, and evaluate business data; effectively communicate data and information to make business decisions; solve business problems individually and in teams; and recognize ethical implications for business managers when communicating information. Credit Hours: Three (3) PREREQUISITES A prerequisite means you need to take a placement test or another course before you can take this course. There are no prerequisites for this course. SKILL REQUIREMENTS Note that students enrolling in a web course are assumed to have computer skills, whatever the course. Students unfamiliar with Windows and computer basics (e.g., keyboard, mouse, file management, copying, etc.) will need to spend much more time outside class learning the basics. Some beginning students find it beneficial to take OFT 1201 before taking BAD Course Objectives The course objectives for BAD 1335 are listed below. (A) Recognize what makes business communications effective (B) Apply strategies to organize business communications (C) Recognize and use analysis tools to make business decisions (D) Review and create effective business communications (E) Evaluate business communications for effectiveness Each course objective is linked to an assignment that measures your level of learning. For example, there is a practice assignment and an objective test question about identifying ethical problems in business communication that measures whether students have learned the objective, (A) Recognize what makes business communications effective. Assignments & Grading ASSIGNMENTS IN GENERAL Your Office textbook - Read all the features including the Objectives, the Prepare Case, the Troubleshooting boxes, the Side Notes, the Real World Advice boxes, the Consider This box, the Quick References boxes, Concept Check, Key Terms, and Visual Summary. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop using the files on the student data CD. (Note that the text is written so that you are reading and doing at the same time.) Your Office Student Data CD You will use the files on the CD frequently. If you misplace the Student Data CD, you can download the files at Professor s Notes - Read the Professor s Notes in Myitlab. Training - Complete the Training assignments in Myitlab. These assignments use a simulation player. Problems - Complete the Problems in Myitlab. These assignments also use the Discussion tool where you post your answer and reply to another student s answers.

4 Page 4 of 15 Tests There are five tests, and they are completed in Myitlab. The tests are two parts. The first part is an objective question test (multiple-choice and true/false). The second part is using the computer to create and evaluate a business communication. Course Capstone The Course Capstone is an assignment that you work on throughout the semester. You will select your own business and create different business communications. Optional Learning Activities Myitlab contains optional learning activities (such as videos). Depending on your learning style, you may select one or more of these activities to help you better learn the concepts and skills. COURSE WORKLOAD BAD-1335 uses a Course Schedule that lists what you should be doing each week. Note that in college you will spend 1 to 3 hours of study/work per credit hour for face-to-face courses. Most college courses are 3 credit hours, so you will spend up to 3 to 9 hours each week outside class for one course (3 credits x 1 hour = 3 hours or 3 credits x 3 hours = 9 hours). Web courses are a bit different because we do not meet for 3 hours per week in class. You will have the normal amount of time plus an additional 3 hours that you would normally spend in-class. This means you need to spend 6 to 12 hours per week for each web course. (However, the hours per week will increase if you take an accelerated format like mini-semesters, summer semesters and late-starts.) You need to login to Myitlab at least three times per week to successfully complete the course materials. POINTS AND PERCENTAGES # of Assignments Percentage Reading Myitlab Training % 15 points each (for a total of 150 points) Problems % 10 points each (for a total of 150 points) Test: Objective Questions 5 25% Either 45 or 70 points (for a total of 300 points) Test: Application Questions 5 25% Either 45 or 70 points (for a total of 300 points) Course Capstone 1 25% 300 points Totals % 1,200 Points GRADE CALCULATION The grade for the course is calculated by dividing the points you earn by the total possible points. Here is an example. Assume that you have earned 958 points for the entire semester. If you divide 958 by the total possible points of 1200, your percentage grade is a 79.83%. This is a C grade. This course uses the standard percentages as CSM. An "A" is 100% to 90.00%; a "B" is 89.99% to 80.00%; a "C" is 79.99% to 70.00%; a "D" is 69.99% to 60.00%; and, a "F" is 59.99% or less. Quality Matters Approved Points This logo recognizes that this course met Quality Matters review standards as of the Fall 2010 semester based on the design work by Professor Daphne A. Morris, B.A., J.D. The Quality Matters program is a faculty-centered peer course review - quality assurance process for online learning. Review criteria are linked to external standards; criteria and process are supported through instructional design principles;

5 Page 5 of 15 and the process is vetted by faculty experts. The goals of the program are to increase student retention, learning, and satisfaction in online courses by implementing better course design. Quality Matters is sponsored by Maryland Online and has been adopted by hundreds of higher education institutions across forty-two states, Canada, Bermuda, and Australia. Visit Quality Matters at for additional information. Professor's Instructions BAD-1335 is a master course; all professors/instructors use the same materials and assignments. However, there are items that individual professors/instructors may decide to change. Here is a list of instructions for your particular professor/instructor. DUE DATES FOR ASSIGNMENTS The due dates and times are listed in the Course Schedule. Menu. Due dates are also listed on the Course LATE WORK & PROBLEM SUBMISSIONS Assignments submitted after the due date/time will not be accepted. Assignments submitted late will earn a "0." Excuses such as computer problems, electricity issues, illness, and family emergencies will not qualify as an exception to this policy. Remember that you have the assignments on the first day, so you can plan your time. You never know when something will happen that may interfere with you meeting a due date; therefore, you are encouraged to work ahead. TESTS The tests are open-book and open-notes. You should study for the tests; the questions ask you to apply concepts, not just go find an answer (or memorize a phrase). Note that you must complete the tests in Myitlab without consulting anyone in any manner (except for your professor). ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Individual instructors may add assignments. Additional assignments are listed below. There are no additional assignments for this section. PROFESSOR'S FEEDBACK AND GRADING How quickly do you get feedback on your assignment? o For Training assignment, myitlab provides instant feedback. o For Problems, students provide feedback using the Discussion tool. I will provide general comments as appropriate o For the objective-question Tests, myitlab provides instant feedback. o For the application-question Tests, I will provide feedback within one week of the due date. o For the Course Capstone, I will grade within one week of the due date. Note that this assignment is due at the end of the semester; therefore, I will feedback if you request. If you prepare drafts during the semester, I will provide feedback as time permits. Official grade-to-dates o I will provide your official grade-to-date (GTD) two times during the semester. o I will provide your official midterm grade that is submitted to CSM. Calculate your grade-to-date o Some students like to know what their current GTD at any point in time. I created an Excel spreadsheet where you can type the grades you earn, and it will give you a current GTD. It is located in myitlab.

6 Page 6 of 15 o Note that you must have Excel software to use this file. Click the file link below to download this Excel file. (You will need to find where your computer downloaded the file before opening or saving). If you receive a warning message when opening the file, it is safe to click "Ignore. The file will not harm your computer. o If you open the file and enter your grades, only you will be able to see the results o You can also save this file to your computer. o Here is a screen shot of the file with sample data. Course Schedule (separate file) The Course Schedule lists what you should be doing with due dates. download. This is a separate file to IMPORTANT SEMESTER DATES Full Semester Mini I Semester Late-Start Semester Mini II Semester First day of the semester 9/6 9/6 10/10 10/27 Last day to add a course 9/12 9/9 10/13 10/29 Midterm or Midsemester* 10/26 * * * Last day to withdraw or audit 11/11 10/13 11/28 12/4 Last day of the semester** 12/19 10/24 12/19 12/19 Final grades available 12/22 10/27 12/22 12/22 *Midterm grades are not officially submitted to CSM for Mini I, Late Start, and Mini II semesters. **For the last day to submit assignments for this course section, see the due dates listed in the Course Schedule. Netiquette (Communicating Online) Netiquette is a word for guidelines on how to communicate online outside of friends and family. Here are some recommendations for this course. This is a business course; therefore, we will communicate as if we were in a normal business work environment. A good rule is - type your communications ( , messages, and discussion assignments) as you would type a formal paper. This means that you need to type complete sentences with proper spelling and grammar. Do not use "short-hand" as you would when you talk, text, or chat with friends. (Things like OMG or "2" for the word "to" are not business-appropriate.)

7 Page 7 of 15 When you type in myitlab, you use the HTML Editor. You will see three toolbars. The first toolbar contains an "abc" icon that will check your spelling. If you copy/paste from Word, you need to use the Clean HTML Code button on the first toolbar; when the window appears, click everything under other. If you copy/paste from Word into the HTML Editor, you need to use the Clean HTML Code button on the first toolbar (see above). When the window appears, click everything under other (see below). Remember to edit for grammar, typos, and mechanical errors (even if you use the abc icon). Review the format of your communications. Bullets and numbers are easier to read than one paragraph that goes on for a page. Fonts should be similar throughout. Blank lines between paragraphs are helpful. When we communicate in written form, we cannot "see" non-verbal signals. Therefore, be careful how you word your communications. We all can "read" a communication differently than the writer intended. Also, keep this in mind if you are the writer - just because you "meant" it to sound funny does not mean someone else will agree. Be respectful. And, if you have questions - ask. Student Assistance The College provides many forms of student assistance. For a list of services, go to This page provides one-stop access for college services (like payment plans, advising, security) and learning resources (like online tutoring, writing assistance, library services). For example, the Library Resources link includes information on citations, research assistance, search engines, evaluating web sites, and information literacy resources. If you have not taken a web course before, visit (the Readi assessment) or (the Smarter Measure assessment).

8 Page 8 of 15 The College's Division of Distance Learning provides tutorials for Bb 9.1 at There are additional resources specifically for online learning at The Distance Learning Student Guide is a great resource if you are new to online courses. CSM Technical Support can be ed at Help@csmd.edu or by calling , extension If your computer dies, you can use one of the various computer labs at the CSM campuses. Hours of operation are at If you cannot find what you are looking for - remember to ask your instructor! CSM Policies The following are College policies that are required in syllabi. DISABLED STUDENTS Students with disabilities who believe they may need accommodations in this course are encouraged to contact the Student Success Center by calling , or going to the Student Success Center at The ADA office will determine what, if any, accommodations should be made. This webpage also includes CSM s policy on disabilities. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Standards of academic conduct are set forth in the College s Student Code of Conduct section of the Student Handbook (see the link below to view the online edition). By registering for this course, you acknowledge that you are aware of this Code, and you are obligated to become familiar with your rights and responsibilities as defined by the Code. Engaging in an academic integrity violation will result in a 0 for that assignment and reporting the infraction to the College. An academic integrity violation includes plagiarism, acquiring or presenting assignments that are not your own work, providing assignments to other students, cheating, etc. STUDENT HANDBOOK As a registered student at CSM, you should have read the Student Handbook. go to For the online version, COLLEGE CATALOG The College Catalog is published every two years, and is your academic contract with CSM. the requirements for your program of study. For the online version, go to It lists UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS Unauthorized persons are those persons not enrolled in this class (i.e., children, family members, friends, etc.). The College s policy is that unauthorized persons are not allowed in the classroom. In a web course, only you should log in. More information can be found in your Student Handbook (see the link above). FX GRADE A grade of FX is given at midterm and at the end of the semester if a student has not attended for an extended length of time, and/or not turned in graded assignments at the mid-semester point. In the case of distance learning students, an FX grade may be assigned to students who have never

9 Page 9 of 15 participated or ceased to participate in the course by the mid-semester point. on the transcript and equate to an F for the grade point average. The grade will appear AUDIT The last day to change from credit to audit or audit to credit is listed in the Course Schedule item above (see Important Dates). In order to change from credit to audit status, you must have completed all assignments through that date. Changing from credit to audit is not the same as withdrawing; you will be expected to attend class and read the assignment material. WITHDRAWAL & INCOMPLETE GRADES The last day to withdraw (without a grade) is listed is listed in the Course Schedule item above (see Important Dates). If you have an emergency or illness after that date that prevents you from completing the semester, the Instructor has the discretion of assigning an incomplete grade. A grade of incomplete will only be given to students who have completed all of the course work due by the drop date. Any grade of incomplete must be completed in accordance with the school policy. TESTING CENTER If you are required to use the Testing Center, call the Testing Center to schedule an appointment. addition, you will be required at all campuses to show proper identification. The current hours of operation are at In COPYRIGHT Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection. Federal law provides that persons be prohibited from violating the rights of copyright holders. Violations may be subject to civil and/or criminal penalties including substantial fines and incarceration. More information about copyright law, from the United States Copyright Office of the Library of Congress, can be found at Myitlab Setup Your Personal Computers MYITLAB REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTERS CSM computers in most lab rooms are already setup to work with Myitlab (although some do not have the Myitlab icon on the computer home page). If you want the convenience of using Myitlab at home, you must complete the steps on the remaining pages of this handout. For complete requirements, click the following link Myitlab requires you use Internet Explorer 7.0 or 8.0. It will not work correctly using other browsers like Netscape, Firefox, AOL, MSN, Safari, etc. If you are using Internet Explorer 8.0 or 9.0, you will need to use Compatibility View. You can download Internet Explorer 8.0 for free at Note that you must use the plain Internet Explorer; add-ons and toolbars will not work (like, Norton, McAfee, AOL, etc.) COMPLETE THE MYITLAB INSTALLATION WIZARD FOR YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTERS You need to run the installation wizard and the Home Diagnostic on your personal computer. If you are accessing Myitlab from more than one personal computer (like your laptop and your work computer), you need to run the installation wizard and the Home Diagnostic on each one. You only need to do this once on each computer.

10 Page 10 of Go to Find the Installation Wizard heading, and click the link under Home Computer Set-up (see the screen shot below). If you have a Mac, click the link under - What s New. 2. In the new window, click the link to Download the installer tool (see screen shot below) and follow the instructions 3. A new window appears; click Run (see the screen shot below)

11 Page 11 of After the download is finished, you will receive a warning; click Run (see the screen shot below). If you see this warning again, click Run or OK. 5. The Myitlab Setup Wizard window will appear. Click Next > and follow the instructions in the various windows (see the screen shot below). When you get to the Installation Complete window, click Close (see the screen shot below)

12 Page 12 of Locate the new icon on your desktop. Double-click it. 7. A new window will appear to test myitlab. Follow the instructions; you only need to do this once. INSTALL AND RUN THE HOME DIAGNOSTIC ON YOUR PERSONAL COMPUTERS 8. Go to Click the link under Home Computer Set-up link (see the screen shot below). A new window opens; click the link to download the Home Diagnostic Tool Kit, and complete the steps (see the screen shot below)

13 Page 13 of After you run the Home Diagnostic Tool, your report should read all Pass (see the screen shot below) Myitlab Register and Enroll MYITLAB ONLINE PLATFORM Myitlab is an online platform for BAD You will use Myitlab for most assignments. When you purchased the package, your Myitlab access code is included. You only need to use this code once during the registration process. CAUTION You need to access myitlab during the first week. You cannot pass BAD-1335 without it.

14 Page 14 of 15 REGISTER WITH MYITLAB 1. Go to 2. Under Register, click Student. 3. If you bought the text package from CSM, you have the access code in the envelope for Pearson/myitlab. Click, Yes, I have an access code. Click, Next. (If you are not buying the package from CSM, you need to buy the myitlab access code for Office 2010 (generic: no etext online ) 4. A new window will appear with the license agreement. Scroll to the bottom, and click - I accept. 5. The next window will appear. For login and password - If you already use another mylab product (like mymathlab) - click next to Yes and use your login and password. If you are not sure, you can have Pearson check for your address. If you do not, click No and create a login and password. The second part of the Access Information window has you enter the Myitlab access code that came with your text package. Be careful to type the code correctly. Note that you will not need to use the myitlab access code again. Click - Next. 6. The next window appears, Account Information. Enter your personal information. Under School location, enter the zip The window will update. Select - College of Southern Maryland. Click Next 7. The next window appears, Confirmation & Summary. You are done with registering. 8. Click - Log in Now ENROLL IN YOUR MYITLAB COURSE 1. You will see the Pearson window covered by a smaller pop-up window, Student Help Test. I recommend that you click in Do not display this message again and then OK (see the screen shot below). (Note that if you do not see the window below, just login to myitlab.) 2. In the Pearson window, click the yellow Enroll in a Course button (see the screen shot below). Second First

15 Page 15 of At this point, your course ID was listed in Blackboard. You will use this only once during the enrollment process. Note that the course ID is not the Myitlab access code nor is it your course/section number; it will look something like CRSWE9D Write your course number below. My Course ID: 4. Type your course ID and click Submit. The window will then blink, and your course should appear under the Verify Course and Instructor. 5. Check to see if your Course is BAD-1335-XXXXX (with your section number in place of the Xs). Click Confirm. 6. In the Summary confirmation, click Enter Course Now. MYITLAB TOOLS We will use the following Myitlab Tools. Today s View This is the start page that lists announcements Course Content This is where you access course materials and assignments. Grades The grades you earn are posted here. Myitlab Tech Support Try the Student Support site at Myitlab Technical online support is available at On this site, you can submit an online Help Request Form. You can chat with a Support Representative from Monday through Thursday, 8AM to 11PM EST; Friday, 8AM to 8PM EST; and, Sunday, 5PM to 11:59 PM EST. (Note: You first have to log in or create an account before you start a chat session.) You can call Myitlab support (800) from Monday through Friday, 8AM to 8PM EST and Sunday, 5PM to 11:59 PM EST.

16 Course Schedule, page 1 BAD-1335 Course Schedule Web Sections This file is a summary of what to do with due dates. Note that this course uses the four materials that came packaged (from the CSM College Store). Microsoft Office 2010 Professional Academic 2010 CD If you do not have Office 2010 on your personal computer, download Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint so you can work on course assignments Your Office textbook Read and, at your option, complete the steps in the Active Text area for each chapter Your Office Student Data CD Files needed for the optional Active Text area and for Problems Myitlab* All course materials, resources, assignments and grades are in Myitlab Blackboard CSM s online platform used for the syllabus only Week & Due Date Week 1 9/11 at 10 am COURSE SCHEDULE: What to do (in order) Check when Done Each week for this course ends Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Assignments for that week are due by 10 am. Introduction to BAD-1335 Course Begins per Schedule of Classes on 9/6. Login to Blackboard at Read the Syllabus and this Course Schedule. You must use myitlab to pass this course. Go to Complete the steps in the Syllabus for myitlab: Myitlab Set-up your Personal Computers Complete Syllabus for myitlab: Myitlab Register and Enroll. In myitlab, review any announcements that appear in Today s View. Click on a day in the calendar to see assignments to turn in. In myitlab, click Communicate on the menu bar and select Mail. Click on Inbox to read any messages sent by your instructor. In myitlab, click Compose a new message. Select your instructor from the To list. Add a subject of Contact Information for [add your first and last name]. For the body, include the following. Your phone number Can your instructor to leave a voice message? Type, Voice Mail Yes (or No) Can your instructor send a text message? Type, Text Message Yes (or No) Where is this number? Type, Cell (or Work or Home) Type your address to use for emergencies outside myitlab (like gmail or yahoo) Any other information the instructor/professor should know Verify you have these six items and click the Send button. In myitlab, click on Course Content, and click on the View all Content tab (if did not appear by default). Note that the course is organized by folders. Click on the Intro to BAD-1335 folder. Review the materials. Click, Discussion: Get Course Help. Read the postings. Click, Discussion: Student Introduction. Read the postings. Post your introduction Reply to at least two other students In myitlab, click on Grades. Note that this area matches the Grade-to-Date sheet (at the end of this Course Schedule). In Your Office, Read the Visual Walkthrough (pages xxv-xxx) to understand how the text is organized. Read Welcome to the Painted Paradise Resort and Spa Team (pages xxxii-xxxiii). This business is used throughout the text. It is important to contact your instructor the first week. If you wait until the second week or later, you will probably not be able to catch up on with the work due. *Myitlab contains optional learning activities for each chapter. Depending your learning style, you may select one or more of these optional activities to help you better learn the concepts and skills.

17 Course Schedule, page 2 Week & Due Date Week 2 9/18 at 10 am Week 3 9/25 at 10 am COURSE SCHEDULE: What to do (in order) Check when Done Windows 7 (Workshop 1) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Windows 7 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes. In Your Office, read Windows 7 Workshop 1 (pages 1-50). Read all the Workshop features including the Objectives, the Prepare Case, the Troubleshooting boxes, the Side Notes, the Real World Advice boxes, the Consider This box, the Quick References boxes. At the end of the workshop, read the Concept check, Key Terms, and Visual Summary. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. You need the student data CD. (Note that the text is written so that you are reading and doing at the same time.) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Windows 7 Folder. Complete, Training: Windows 7 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Windows 7 Folder. Complete, Problems: Windows 7 Post your answer with your file(s) attached Common Features (Workshop 1) In Your Office, read Common Features Workshop 1 (pages 57-89). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. (Note that the text is written so that you are reading and doing at the same time.) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Shared Features Folder. Read the Professor s Notes. Read the Transition Guide to Office 2010 in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Common Features Folder. Complete, Training: Common Features. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Common Features Folder. Complete, Problems: Common Features. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Test #1 Folder. The test is two parts. Complete Test #1: Objective Questions (multiple-choice and true/false), worth 45 points. Complete Test #1: Application Questions. Complete the test instructions and submit the file(s) as directed. This is worth 45 points. Word 1.1 (Module 1, Workshop 1) In Your Office, read Word 1.1 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. (Note that the text is written so that you are reading and doing at the same time.) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 1.1 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 1.1 Folder. Begin working on the Training: Word Module 1 (see below for the due date) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 1.1 Folder. Complete, Problems: Word 1.1 Course Capstone In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Course Capstone Folder (at the bottom). Read the instructions for the Course Capstone. Begin drafting Part A. You need to know what business you will use before Test #2. *Myitlab contains optional learning activities for each chapter. Depending your learning style, you may select one or more of these optional activities to help you better learn the concepts and skills.

18 Course Schedule, page 3 Week & Due Date Week 4 10/2 at 10 am Week 5 10/9 at 10 am COURSE SCHEDULE: What to do (in order) Check when Done Word 1.2 (Module 1, Workshop 2) In Your Office, read Word 1.2 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. (Note that the text is written so that you are reading and doing at the same time.) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 1.2 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 1.2 Folder. Complete, Training: Word Module 1 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 1.2 Folder. Complete, Problems: Word 1.2 Word 2.3 (Module 2, Workshop 3) In Your Office, read Word 2.3 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 2.3 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 2.3 Folder. Begin working on the Training: Word Module 2 (see below for the due date) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 2.3 Folder. Complete, Problems: Word 2.3 Word 2.4 (Module 2, Workshop 4) In Your Office, read Word 2.4 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. (Note that the text is written so that you are reading and doing at the same time.) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 2.4 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 2.4 Folder. Complete, Training: Word Module 2 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Word 2.4 Folder. Complete, Problems: Word 2.4 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Test #2 Folder. The test is two parts. Complete Test #2: Objective Questions (multiple-choice and true/false), worth 70 points. Complete Test #2: Application Questions. Complete the test instructions and submit the file(s) as directed. This is worth 70 points. Course Capstone - After you receive feedback on Test #2, begin to revise Part B. *Myitlab contains optional learning activities for each chapter. Depending your learning style, you may select one or more of these optional activities to help you better learn the concepts and skills.

19 Course Schedule, page 4 Week & Due Date Week 6 10/16 at 10 am Week 7 10/23 at 10 am Week 8 10/30 at 10 am Week 9 11/6 at 10 am COURSE SCHEDULE: What to do (in order) Check when Done Excel 1.1 (Module 1, Workshop 1) In Your Office, read Excel 1.1 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 1.1 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 1.1 Folder. Begin working on the Training: Excel Module 1 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 1.1 Folder. Complete, Problems: Excel 1.1 Excel 1.2 (Module 1, Workshop 2) In Your Office, read Excel 1.2 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 1.2 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 1.2 Folder. Complete, Training: Excel Module 1. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 1.2 Folder. Complete, Problems: Excel 1.2 Excel 2.3 (Module 2, Workshop 3) In Your Office, read Excel 2.3 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 2.3 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 2.3 Folder. Begin working on the Training: Excel Module 2 (see below for the due date) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 2.3 Folder. Complete, Problems: Excel 2.3 Before class, read in Your Office. Read all the Workshop features Excel 2.4 (Module 2, Workshop 4) In Your Office, read Excel 2.4 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 2.4 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 2.4 Folder. Complete, Training: Excel Module 2 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Excel 2.4 Folder. Complete, Problems: Excel 2.4 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Test #3 Folder. The test is two parts. Complete Test #3: Objective Questions (multiple-choice and true/false), worth 70 points. Complete Test #3: Application Questions. Complete the test instructions and submit the file(s) as directed. This is worth 70 points. Course Capstone - After you receive feedback on Test #3, begin to revise Part C. *Myitlab contains optional learning activities for each chapter. Depending your learning style, you may select one or more of these optional activities to help you better learn the concepts and skills.

20 Course Schedule, page 5 Week & Due Date Week 10 11/13 at 10 am Week 11 11/20 at 10 am COURSE SCHEDULE: What to do (in order) Check when Done Access 1.1 (Module 1, Workshop 1) In Your Office, read Access 1.1 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 1.1 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 1.1 Folder. Begin work on the Training: Access Module 1 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 1.1 Folder. Complete, Problems: Access 1.1 Access 1.2 (Module 1, Workshop 2) In Your Office, read Access 1.2 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 1.2 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 1.2 Folder. Complete, Training: Access Module 1 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 1.2 Folder. Complete, Problems: Access 1.2 Access 2.3 (Module 2, Workshop 3) In Your Office, read Access 2.3 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 2.3 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 2.3 Folder. Complete, Training: Access Module 2 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Access 2.3 Folder. Complete, Problems: Access 2.3 Note the we will not cover Access 2.4 (Module 2, Workshop 4) In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Test #4 Folder. The test is two parts. Complete Test #4: Objective Questions (multiple-choice and true/false), worth 45 points. Complete Test #4: Application Questions. Complete the test instructions and submit the file(s) as directed. This is worth 45 points. Course Capstone - After you receive feedback on Test #4, begin to revise Part D. CSM CLOSED CSM CLOSED Wednesday, 11/23 through Sunday, 11/27 *Myitlab contains optional learning activities for each chapter. Depending your learning style, you may select one or more of these optional activities to help you better learn the concepts and skills.

21 Course Schedule, page 6 Week & Due Date Week 12 12/4 at 10 am Week 13 9/11 at 10 am Week 14 12/18 at 10 am COURSE SCHEDULE: What to do (in order) Check when Done PowerPoint 1.1 (Module 1, Workshop 1) In Your Office, read PowerPoint 1.1 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 1.1 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 1.1 Folder. Begin work on the Training: PowerPoint Module 1 PowerPoint 1.2 (Module 1, Workshop 2) In Your Office, read PowerPoint 1.2 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 1.2 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 1.2 Folder. Complete, Training: PowerPoint Module 1 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 1.2 Folder. Complete, Problems: PowerPoint Module 1 Course Capstone Review the instructions for Part D. If you want instructor feedback, draft Part D early. PowerPoint 2.3 (Module 2, Workshop 3) In Your Office, read PowerPoint 2.3 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 2.3 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 2.3 Folder. Begin work on the Training: PowerPoint Module 2 PowerPoint 2.4 (Module 2, Workshop 4) In Your Office, read PowerPoint 2.4 (pages ). Read all the Workshop features. At your option, complete the steps in the Active Text boxes (the blue boxes) while reading this workshop. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 2.4 Folder. Read the Professor s Notes in myitlab. In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 2.4 Folder. Complete, Training: PowerPoint Module 2 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the PowerPoint 2.4 Folder. Complete, Problems: PowerPoint Module 2 In myitlab, go to Course Content. Click the Test #5 Folder. The test is two parts. Complete Test #5: Objective Questions (multiple-choice and true/false), worth 70 points. Complete Test #5: Application Questions. Complete the test instructions and submit the file(s) as directed. This is worth 70 points. Course Capstone Turn in Course Capstone per the instructions. *Myitlab contains optional learning activities for each chapter. Depending your learning style, you may select one or more of these optional activities to help you better learn the concepts and skills.

22 Course Schedule, page 7 See the following screen shot of the Calculate Your Grade-to-Date spreadsheet. You can use this handout to record the grades you earn. You can then enter the grades in the Calculate Your Grade-to-Date Excel file (in myitlab) at any time. *Myitlab contains optional learning activities for each chapter. Depending your learning style, you may select one or more of these optional activities to help you better learn the concepts and skills.