Organize documents within folders and subfolders and report on digital tools to increase your productivity and confidence.
Introduction
You’ve probably experienced the terror of trying to find an important file on your computer because you couldn’t remember where you saved it. Or perhaps your boss has asked you for a document immediately, and you find yourself panicking to find it with speed. 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. You’ve 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.
Digital Organization and Tools for Success
The purpose of this assessment is to continue developing your digital proficiency so you can use technology to maximize your productivity. First, you will use technology to help you stay organized. Next, you will search for resources that will help you learn about the digital tools you chose to accomplish your goals. This will help you to be more productive in school, work, and personal life.
Assessment Instructions
Part 1: File Organization
Note: For support on this part of the assessment, refer to the tutorials on folder creation and screenshots uploaded by your instructor as well as your Discovering Computers text. Review the videos Organizing Files and Subfolders and Taking Screenshots for help.
- 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
o Be sure to name the main folder and three subfolders appropriately.
- Download the six documents provided below:
o University Policy 3.01.01: Academic Integrity and Honesty [PDF].
o Capella Microsoft OneDrive ePortfolio Job Aid [PDF].
o Paper Formatting Example [PDF] Download Paper Formatting Example [PDF].
o Purpose Lit Review Example [PDF] Download Purpose Lit Review Example [PDF].
o Navigate the Courseroom [PDF].
o University Policy 4.01.01: FERPA and Learner Directory Information [PDF].
- Move the downloaded files into the appropriate subfolders. Make sure all files are located in the correct subfolders.
- Screenshots:
o Take a screenshot of your main folder, named Student_Life_Your Last Name, along with the three subfolders. (Be sure to open your main folder in order to make the subfolders visible.)
o Take a screenshot of the open Tutorials folder, showing its contents.
o Take a screenshot of the open Writing Resources folder, showing its contents.
o Take a screenshot of the open Policies folder, showing its contents.
- Locate your screenshots on your computer and add them to a Word document. (Refer to pages WD 31-32 in your Discovering Computers text for instructions on how to insert the images in a Word document.)
- Provide a short summary of how easy or difficult this process was and how the organization can be helpful to you.
Part 2: Digital Tools Selection
- Select two digital tools that you want to learn more about, one from each of the categories below:
o 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).
o Find an app to help with mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, or meditation (for example, Calm, Headspace, Ten Percent Happier).
- Explain the choice of each digital tool and behavioral app above in a short paragraph.
o Your explanation should accurately support the choice of each tool.
- Find an online training or help resource for each app and tool. For example, you may find a video tutorial, infographic, or manual.
o Use your information literacy skill to locate credible and relevant tutorials.
o Make sure you provide links to the resources that you chose above.
- Links should be applicable to your life and planned usage of the apps.
- Explain why the tutorials you chose are credible and relevant in a short paragraph.
o Note the specific information literacy strategies applied to determine credibility and relevance.
- Explain how you will use each tool to increase your productivity and your digital confidence in a short paragraph by providing examples of your planned usage and predicted productivity as well as digital confidence improvements.
Additional Requirements
- Length: 2-3 double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
o Make sure you are including a proper title page and reference page.
- Formatting: Clearly organize and display the information. Make sure screenshots are clear and added to your document.
- Written Communication: Convey clear meaning with minimal issues in grammar, usage, word choice, and mechanics.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Use computers, software, and online tools to effectively complete a task.
o Create screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders.
o Provide links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app.
- Competency 3: Choose organizational strategies and digital tools to maximize one’s productivity.
o Create an accurate file structure with subfolders.
o Explain the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app.
o Explain the use of a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence.
- Competency 4: Integrate credible and relevant sources into coursework to enhance clarity and support claims.
o Explain the credibility and relevance of chosen tools or apps.
- Competency 5: Address the assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
o Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
Scoring Guide
Use the scoring guide to understand how your assessment will be evaluated.
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Criterion 1
Create an accurate file structure with subfolders.
Distinguished
Creates an accurate file structure with subfolders, and appropriately names the main folder and three subfolders.
Proficient
Creates an accurate file structure with subfolders.
Basic
Creates a file structure, but the main folder or two of the three subfolders are incorrectly named.
Non Performance
Does not create an accurate file structure with subfolders.
Criterion 2
Create screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders.
Distinguished
Creates screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders, and all files are located in the correct subfolders.
Proficient
Creates screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders.
Basic
Creates screenshots that show a folder and subfolders, but three or more of the files are located in the wrong subfolders.
Non Performance
Does not create screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders.
Criterion 3
Explain the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app.
Distinguished
Explains the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app, and the explanation accurately supports the choice.
Proficient
Explains the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app.
Basic
Identifies a digital tool and behavioral app, but the explanation for the choice is unclear.
Non Performance
Does not explain the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app.
Criterion 4
Provide links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app.
Distinguished
Provides links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app; links are applicable to the learner’s life.
Proficient
Provides links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app.
Basic
Provides one link to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app.
Non Performance
Does not provide links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app.
Criterion 5
Explain the credibility and relevance of chosen tools or apps.
Distinguished
Explain the credibility and relevance of chosen tools or apps. Notes the specific information literacy strategies applied to determine credibility and relevance.
Proficient
Explains the credibility and relevance of chosen tools or apps.
Basic
Explains credibility and relevance in general terms, but does not do so within the context of the chosen tools or apps.
Non Performance
Does not explain credibility and relevance in general terms.
Criterion 6
Explain the use of a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence.
Distinguished
Explains the use of a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence, and provides examples.
Proficient
Explains the use of a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence.
Basic
Identifies a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence, but does explain the use of the apps.
Non Performance
Does not explain the use of a digital tool or a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence.
Criterion 7
Address assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
Distinguished
Presents a focused purpose through strong organizational skills. Presents evidence through strong paraphrasing or summarizing and appropriate tone and sentence structure.
Proficient
Addresses assessment purpose in a well-organized text, incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound sentences.
Basic
Addresses the assessment purpose with minimal issues related to evidence, tone, and sentence structure.
Non Performance
Does not respond to the assessment prompt and/or does not organize text appropriately, uses inappropriate tone, or does not include structurally sound sentences.
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