UNIT 3
Activity 2
Complete all components in the activity below according to the given instructions. Refer to the provided rubric for information on how you will be graded. Submit your work as a file attachment using the Dropbox.
This activity will eventually be used as part of a larger Cumulative Project that you will complete later in the course. This Cumulative Project will include components from various activities that you’ve completed throughout the course, including this one. For that reason, please keep a copy of this activity in an easily accessible file/location that will allow you to retrieve it later in the course.
The activity is worth 15 points.
UNIT 3 ACTIVITY 2
Cumulative Project: Using Software Effectively
Required Materials
Two of the following:
Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Image editing software
Microphone (internal or external)
Even though you’re waiting for your investors to provide the funding for your new specialized software, you’ve still got work to do! It’s time to get your new employees trained on basic software use so they will be able to hit the ground running. To do this, you will create a training video to walk them through several software tasks.
Step 1: Choose Two Software Programs to Demonstrate
Depending on the company you’ve started, your team will be using software in different ways. So first, choose two of the following softwares to demonstrate in your training video, based on which two softwares will be most helpful for the work your company does:
Word processing software
Spreadsheet software
Presentation software
Image editing software
Step 2: Prepare for Your Training Video
Set up your computer so it is ready to go for the training video. This means making sure your microphone works and reviewing how to screen record using your specific operating system:
Windows instructions
Mac instructions (using QuickTime Player, which should be installed on your Mac)
Chromebook instructions
Step 3: Record Your Training Video
It’s show time! In your training video, be sure to discuss and/or demonstrate the following:
Install the two software programs you chose
Use at least two file types (PPT, DOC, JPEG, etc.)
Manage files (create, name, organize, copy, move, and delete files)
Back up files
During the demonstration, be sure to:
Describe your actions step-by-step
Explain the purpose of the different file types
Explain how files are named in operating systems
Describe the importance of backing up data and the strategies to use in backing up data
Step 4: Save and Submit
To complete this activity, save and submit your training video.
TABLE Grading Rubric
Content Format
Full Credit
The student’s video includes all of the required elements and does an excellent job of presenting accurate and appropriate content.
It is evident that the student has done an excellent job of using information from the unit and online research to provide precise, relevant, and meaningful content on the required topics.
The student’s video is well-organized and has an easy-to-understand format that is aesthetically pleasing and meets the given requirements.
The student’s video is shot clearly and appropriately. It provides an engaging experience for the viewer.
Partial Credit
The student’s video includes most of the required elements and does a decent job of presenting mostly accurate and appropriate content.
It is evident that the student has done a decent job of using information from the unit and online research to provide precise, relevant, and meaningful content on the required topics.
The student’s video is somewhat well-organized and has a fairly easy-to-understand format that is aesthetically pleasing and meets most of the given requirements.
The student’s video is shot somewhat clearly and appropriately. It provides a moderately engaging experience for the viewer.
Little Credit
The student’s video is missing most of the required elements and does not adequately present accurate or appropriate content.
It is evident that the student has not done an effective job of using information from the unit or online research to provide precise, relevant, or meaningful content on the required topics.
The student’s video is not well-organized and is difficult to understand due to poor formatting and poor aesthetics that do not meet the given requirements.
The student’s video is unclear, inappropriate, and/or does not adequately convey the required information.
