Note: Students May Submit Assignment 1 Using Microsoft Offic
Note Students May Submit Assignment 1 Microsoft Office Up To The End
Note : Students may submit Assignment 1: Microsoft Office up to the end of Week 3. This extension is designed to allow for any issues students may have downloading, installing, and / or accessing Microsoft Office during the first three (3) weeks of class. The accepted Microsoft Office versions for this assignment are Microsoft Office 2013 (for PC) and Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 (for Macintosh). If you are using a computer that does NOT have the Microsoft Office Suite installed, complete Assignment 1A. If you already have the Microsoft Office Suite preinstalled, complete Assignment 1B. Do NOT complete both.
Submission instructions require submitting all files and written responses together as one complete submission. For screenshots, you must upload the image files through the provided Assignment Submission Attach File function in the Blackboard online course shell. If needed, tutorials on taking a screenshot are available for PC and Mac users. Written responses must be submitted in the designated assignment submission text box in Blackboard.
Paper For Above instruction
This paper addresses the tasks related to Microsoft Office Suite installation and usage, specifically focusing on the experiences of students in either installing the software for the first time or verifying pre-installed applications. The assignment emphasizes the importance of understanding software setup, familiarity with Office components, and basic proficiency in launching applications like Microsoft Word.
Assignment 1A: Installation Experience and Predictions
Students who do not have Microsoft Office installed are required to download and install the software. The instructions provided by the course guide students through the process, ensuring compatibility with their operating systems. Once installed, students should describe their experience, including any challenges faced during installation. They must specify the software version they installed—such as Microsoft Office 2013—and their operating system, whether Windows or Mac.
Furthermore, students are asked to predict which Microsoft Office component or feature will be easiest for them to learn and explain their reasoning. They should also predict which component or feature will require the most effort to master and provide a rationale. Additionally, students need to open Microsoft Word, take a screenshot displaying the application on their desktop, save it with their full name as the filename, and submit it alongside their written response.
Assignment 1B: Preinstalled Software and Predictions
Students with preinstalled Microsoft Office Suite are instructed to locate where the software resides on their device and list all the applications included in their Office suite. They should also comment on any issues or concerns about the preinstalled software, such as version compatibility or update needs.
Similar to Assignment 1A, these students must predict which Office component or feature they will find easiest to learn and justify their prediction. They are also tasked with anticipating the most challenging component or feature and explaining their reasoning. These students should then open Microsoft Word, capture a screenshot showing the application on their desktop, save it with their full name, and submit both the screenshot and their written predictions.
Conclusion
This assignment encourages students to familiarize themselves with Microsoft Office, whether through installation or by verifying pre-installed applications, and to develop initial competency and confidence in using key tools like Word. The process promotes technical understanding and prepares students for more advanced functions within the Office suite, fostering digital literacy essential for academic and professional success.
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