Increasing productivity and confidence

Requirements: see requirements INTRODUCTIONYouve probably experienced the terror of trying to find an important file on your computer but you cant remember where you saved it. Or perhaps your boss has asked you for a document immediately and you find yourself panicking to find it quickly. Luckily there are organizational strategies that can help you avoid such situations in the future.In this course you have been developing your confidence in your ability to learn new technology now and in the future. Youve also discovered new tools to help improve your digital proficiency. By having you apply organizational strategies to files and folders and choose online tools to increase productivity and confidence this assessment integrates the three essential skills for your professional success.

PART 1: FILE ORGANIZATIONNote: For support for this part of the assessment refer to the tutorials on folder creation and screenshots uploaded by your faculty member as well as to the tutorials and videos provided with this assessment.In the Documents folder on your computer create a new folder named Student_Life_YourLastName.Open your new folder and create three subfolders named (1) Tutorials (2) Writing Resources and (3) Policies.Download the six documents provided below:University Policy 3.01.01: Academic Integrity and Honesty [PDF].Getting Started with Pathbrite ePortfolio [PDF].Paper Formatting Example [PDF].Purpose Lit Review Sample [PDF].Navigate the Courseroom [PDF].University Policy 4.01.01: FERPA and Learner Directory Information [PDF].Move the downloaded files into the appropriate subfolders.Take screenshots of your folder and subfolders:Take a screenshot of your main folder named Student_Life_YourLastName along with the three subfolders. (Be sure to open your main folder in order to make the subfolders visible.)Take a screenshot of the open Tutorials folder showing its contents.Take a screenshot of the open Writing Resources folder showing its contents.Take a screenshot of the open Policies folder showing its contents.Locate your screenshots on your computer and insert them in your Word document.PART 2: DIGITAL TOOLS SELECTIONSelect two digital tools that you want to learn more about:Choose one of the apps from Office 365 (OneNote Planner PowerPoint or Excel). If you do not have Office 365 choose an app from a free alternative such as OpenOffice (including Writer Calc or Impress).Find an app to help with mindfulness stress management coping skills or meditation (for example Calm Headspace Ten Percent Happier).Explain in a short paragraph why you chose each of the apps above.Find an online training or help resource for each tool. For example you may find a video tutorial infographic or manual. Link to the tool if possible.Explain in a short paragraph how you will use each tool to increase your productivity and your digital confidence.

COMPETENCIES MEASUREDBy successfully completing this assessment you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:

Competency 1: Use computers software and online tools to effectively complete a task.Create screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders.Provide links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app.

Competency 3: Choose organizational strategies and digital tools to maximize ones productivity.Create an accurate file structure with subfolders.Explain the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app.Explain the use of a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence.

Competency 4: Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences. In the Documents folder on your computer create a new folder named Student_Life_YourLastName. Open your new folder and create three subfolders named (1) Tutorials (2) Writing Resources and (3) Policies. Download the six documents provided below:University Policy 3.01.01: Academic Integrity and Honesty [PDF].Getting Started with Pathbrite ePortfolio [PDF].Paper Formatting Example [PDF].Purpose Lit Review Sample [PDF].Navigate the Courseroom [PDF].University Policy 4.01.01: FERPA and Learner Directory Information [PDF]. University Policy 3.01.01: Academic Integrity and Honesty [PDF]. Getting Started with Pathbrite ePortfolio [PDF]. Paper Formatting Example [PDF]. Purpose Lit Review Sample [PDF]. Navigate the Courseroom [PDF]. University Policy 4.01.01: FERPA and Learner Directory Information [PDF]. Move the downloaded files into the appropriate subfolders. Take screenshots of your folder and subfolders:Take a screenshot of your main folder named Student_Life_YourLastName along with the three subfolders. (Be sure to open your main folder in order to make the subfolders visible.)Take a screenshot of the open Tutorials folder showing its contents.Take a screenshot of the open Writing Resources folder showing its contents.Take a screenshot of the open Policies folder showing its contents. Take a screenshot of your main folder named Student_Life_YourLastName along with the three subfolders. (Be sure to open your main folder in order to make the subfolders visible.) Take a screenshot of the open Tutorials folder showing its contents. Take a screenshot of the open Writing Resources folder showing its contents. Take a screenshot of the open Policies folder showing its contents. Locate your screenshots on your computer and insert them in your Word document. Select two digital tools that you want to learn more about:Choose one of the apps from Office 365 (OneNote Planner PowerPoint or Excel). If you do not have Office 365 choose an app from a free alternative such as OpenOffice (including Writer Calc or Impress).Find an app to help with mindfulness stress management coping skills or meditation (for example Calm Headspace Ten Percent Happier). Choose one of the apps from Office 365 (OneNote Planner PowerPoint or Excel). If you do not have Office 365 choose an app from a free alternative such as OpenOffice (including Writer Calc or Impress). Find an app to help with mindfulness stress management coping skills or meditation (for example Calm Headspace Ten Percent Happier). Explain in a short paragraph why you chose each of the apps above. Find an online training or help resource for each tool. For example you may find a video tutorial infographic or manual. Link to the tool if possible. Explain in a short paragraph how you will use each tool to increase your productivity and your digital confidence. Competency 1: Use computers software and online tools to effectively complete a task.Create screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders.Provide links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app. Create screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders. Provide links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app.

Competency 3: Choose organizational strategies and digital tools to maximize ones productivity.Create an accurate file structure with subfolders.Explain the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app.Explain the use of a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence. Create an accurate file structure with subfolders. Explain the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app. Explain the use of a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence.

Competency 4: Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences. Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.

SCORING GUIDEUse the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.VIEW SCORING GUIDE In the Documents folder on your computer create a new folder named Student_Life_YourLastName.Open your new folder and create three subfolders named (1) Tutorials (2) Writing Resources and (3) Policies.Download the six documents provided below:University Policy 3.01.01: Academic Integrity and Honesty [PDF].Getting Started with Pathbrite ePortfolio [PDF].Paper Formatting Example [PDF].Purpose Lit Review Sample [PDF].Navigate the Courseroom [PDF].University Policy 4.01.01: FERPA and Learner Directory Information [PDF].Move the downloaded files into the appropriate subfolders.Take screenshots of your folder and subfolders:Take a screenshot of your main folder named Student_Life_YourLastName along with the three subfolders. (Be sure to open your main folder in order to make the subfolders visible.)Take a screenshot of the open Tutorials folder showing its contents.Take a screenshot of the open Writing Resources folder showing its contents.Take a screenshot of the open Policies folder showing its contents.Locate your screenshots on your computer and insert them in your Word document. Select two digital tools that you want to learn more about:Choose one of the apps from Office 365 (OneNote Planner PowerPoint or Excel).

If you do not have Office 365 choose an app from a free alternative such as OpenOffice (including Writer Calc or Impress).Find an app to help with mindfulness stress management coping skills or meditation (for example Calm Headspace Ten Percent Happier).Explain in a short paragraph why you chose each of the apps above.Find an online training or help resource for each tool. For example you may find a video tutorial infographic or manual. Link to the tool if possible.Explain in a short paragraph how you will use each tool to increase your productivity and your digital confidence.