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Assignment CIS105

Week 5

Week 5 Assignment 1 – Using Digital Tools to Virtually Communicate

Skill(s) Being Assessed: Technology

What to submit/deliverables: Microsoft Word document that addresses all assignment requirements (submitted in Blackboard – Week 5).

What is the value of doing this assignment? We communicate virtually all the time—through email, text messages, web conferences, etc. Attending online classes makes it even more important to find ways to connect with your professor and to use the right tools to do it. This assignment gives you an opportunity to practice the digital proficiency process (DPP) by using digital tools to communicate with your professor. You can also use your digital proficiency skills to empower you at work and in life!

Your goal for this assignment is to: Use digital tools to draft, format, and edit a five-paragraph letter to your professor about your experience as a college student so far.

Steps to complete: In Week 5, complete and submit your assignment in Blackboard using the following steps:

Step 1: New Word Document

Open Microsoft Word.
Create a new blank document.
Type your name at the top of your letter.
Type the date below your name.
Address your letter as “Dear Professor,”.
Save your letter in your Documents folder. (Note: It’s important to save your file before getting too far into your writing so that you don’t inadvertently lose any work. Then, Word will autosave for you—if you have Word set to autosave, that is!)
Name the file: Lastname_CIS101_A1
Step 2: Navigate, Select, and Use (Paragraphs 1–4)

Remember: Your goal is at the center of the DPP because it’s what each step in the process (Navigate, Select, Use, and Review) is working toward. Before beginning the first step of the DPP, you need to identify your goal, which is provided for you above in the “Your goal for this assignment is to” section.

Paragraph 1: Share a little bit about yourself. (2–4 sentences)
Paragraph 2: Share your experience, thoughts, and feelings about being a college student so far. What have you liked? What have you wished was different? What are you learning across your courses so far? (3–4 sentences)
Paragraph 3: Share any lessons learned or goals that you have as they relate to pursuing a college degree. (2–4 sentences)
Paragraph 4: Search the Internet for two digital tools that are used for communicating virtually—one web conferencing tool and one instant messaging tool. Describe both tools and make sure you also share links to both websites. (2–4 sentences)
Step 3: Review (Paragraph 5)

State how learning the digital proficiency process has helped you to think about and use technology. (2–3 sentences)
Conclude your letter with “Sincerely,”.
Add 4 blank lines and then type your name.
Step 4: Use – Formatting

Right-align your name at the top of your letter.
Right-align the date in the paragraph below your name.
Left-align the rest of your letter.
Single space the paragraphs of your letter.
Bold the date of your letter.
Select all of the text and change the font to Times New Roman.
Select all of the text and change the font size to 12.
Step 5: Use – Editing

Use the Check Document feature in Word to find and correct any spelling errors.
Proofread your letter and correct any grammar or capitalization errors.
Save your letter.
Step 6: Submit Your Assignment

Navigate to Blackboard (Week 5 – SUBMIT section), upload your document, and submit your assignment

WRK 100 Assignment

Week 4 Assignment – Reflecting on Your Skills, Goals, and Experiences

Overview

In this assignment, you will reflect on your values, strengths, areas of improvement, and experiences that capture who you are and how they connect to the 10 Skills and your personal, academic, and professional goals by sharing your thoughts in the template below.

There are three parts of this template for you to complete:

Reflect on Your Goals, Strengths, and Growth Opportunities.
Share Two Experiences.
Reflection.
After completing this assignment, you will have a document you can bring to the Strayer University Career Center, where counselors can help you further develop your career strategy. You may also use this information in the Week 8 Assignment to create an action plan for developing skills that will help you reach your future goals.

What to submit/deliverables: A completed Week 4 Assignment Template [DOCX].

Resources

10 Skills Defined:

Visit the Strayer 10 Skills Hub for an interactive overview of all 10 Essential Employability Skills.
10 Skills Definitions (PDF).
Accomplishment Categories:

Accomplishments don’t have to be as large as climbing the top of Mount Everest or starting your own company. Perhaps you organized volunteers for your school’s food drive or made an extremely profitable sale. Or, if you’re more advanced in your career, perhaps you’ve received a promotion or special recognition. To help you identify accomplishments from work, school, volunteering, or other activities, review the Accomplishment Categories [PDF].
Strayer University Career Center:

Interview Tips – Practice – Behavioral Interview Questions.
Instructions

Complete and submit your assignment using the following steps:

STEP 1: Download and complete the Week 4 Assignment Template [DOCX].SEE ATTACHED

STEP 2: Save the template as: YourName_WRK100_Week4_Reflection and submit it in Blackboard in Week 4.

STEP 3: Submit your completed template by clicking the Week 4 Assignment – Reflecting on Your Skills, Goals, and Experiences link above.

Review the Week 4 Assignment Rubric in the Course Guide.

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

Reflect on one’s skills to begin the process of self-monitoring progress.