Unit 2

Overview

Unit 2 takes a deep dive into office and business applications. After an Information Systems overview, we explore Word Processing, Presentation software, and Spreadsheets. This unit leaned heavily into online sim-paths and learning tools in order to prepare for the midterm.

Major Topics 

 Software and Business Applications  

• Business applications and software are specialized tools designed to automate, manage, and optimize business processes, increasing efficiency and supporting decision-making. (https://gemini.google.com/ )

Course Objective Alignment 

• Demonstrate utilization of cloud computing; (CCO 4)

• Present information in a variety of formats, including word processing, presentation software, and spreadsheets; (CCO 5)

• Define fundamental network, hardware, software, and internet concepts (CCO 7)

• Demonstrate file management strategies both locally and remotely (CCO 9)

• Map relationships using mind mapping software (CCO 13)

Lessons Learned

This unit was mainly taken over by learning skill sets in programs. I practiced how to functionally use both Microsoft word, Windows and Excel. I did this by working through sim-paths which allowed me to attempt skills until I could successfully do them. These skills are  helping me preparing me for future work force. The mind map assignment was a highlight of the unit. It allowed to me to express my goals in a creative way while teaching me how to work a new program. 

(Example of Course work below)