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Credit Value: 3.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2015
Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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Equivalents:
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Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A |
Course
Name (short): Productivity Software
School: All Sheridan Schools
Program(s):
IT Support Services
Program Coordinator(s):
Mark Orlando
Course Leader or Contact: Mark Orlando
Originator: Christina Spadafora
Designate: Christina Spadafora
Version: 23.0
Status: Approved - Under Rev (AREV)
Calendar Description
The student learns Microsoft Word 2013 starting with
basic/fundamental features and then proceeds to Expert Level
features. The student will gain the knowledge they need to pursue
their Microsoft Certification for Word.
Typical Instructional Format
Mobile
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42.0 |
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42.0 |
Courses may be offered in other formats.
Section I Notes:
This course is offered as a hybrid course which is combination of in-
class instruction and activities (2 hours) and online work (1
hour).
To take this course in hybrid mode, students will need reliable
access to the Internet and manage the virtual component to the
course.
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Detailed Description
Students learn the Microsoft Word 2013 software starting with the
basic features and proceed to Expert Level based on Microsoft
Certification topics. Students will also improve their writing
skills and learn basic business forms and outlines. This course is
designed to give the student the knowledge they need to pursue
Microsoft Certification in Word. Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 software
will be introduced (basic level only). Students are expected to
contribute to in-class and online discussions, and complete
assignments and online assessments such as quizzes.
Program Context
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Program Coordinator: Mark Orlando |
This course is a core
component of the Information
Technology Support Services
program. It links with other
courses in software and
hardware to develop an
advanced level of skill in
using current technology and
solving computer-related
problems. The word
processing skills and basic
presentation skills learned
in this course will be
required throughout the
entire program.
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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Critical Performance
By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the
ability to use Microsoft Word at an Expert Level.
Learning Outcomes
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:
1. Identify the basic structure and features of the Microsoft Word
software while creating and editing a new document.
2. Develop a proficiency in the proper use of language, including
spelling, punctuation and grammar.
3. Identify and apply the features for creating multiple page report.
4. Modify a word processing document to include desktop publishing
features.
5. Identify and generate a variety of complex business forms and
outlines using various styles, templates and outlines.
6. State the basic procedure involved in using mail merge and apply
mail merge features to create a new document.
7. Modify a document to allow tracking changes and comments and
distribute Word documents online.
8. Create automation routines using macros and the Visual Basic
Window.
9. Apply advanced features such as headers/footers,
endnotes/footnotes, table of contents, indexes to name a few to
produce large documents.
10. Manipulate form objects to create a user-friendly interface.
11. Define the basic structure of a presentation and demonstrate how
basic features of the Microsoft PowerPoint software can be used
to create presentations.
12. Apply fundamental skills of Microsoft PowerPoint to create a
presentation.
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
Word Assignments: 5 x 5% (25%)
PowerPoint Assignment: 1 x 4% (4%)
Discussions: 5 x 2% (10%)
Quizzes: 4 x 4% (16%)
Mid-Term Exam: 1 x 20% (20%)
Final Exam: 1 x 25% (25%)
Total: 100
Faculty members teaching this course agree to the following
practices. Sheridan wishes to encourage behaviours that will help
students be successful in the workplace, and to ensure that students
receive credit for their individual work.
1. For submission of assignments and projects, the faculty
member will specify, on the class plan:
a) Due dates and special instructions for submissions
b) Deductions for overdue submissions
2. Exams must be written as scheduled by the faculty member. A
makeup exam is at the faculty member¿s discretion provided that the
student has an acceptable reason for their absence and may be asked
for documented evidence, such as a medical certificate, explaining
their absence. These special situations must be discussed with the
faculty member immediately once the situation becomes known. Semester
time constraints may limit rewrite options.
3. To pass the course, students must achieve at least 50%
overall in the course, as well as a 50% weighted average across the
tests and the exams combined.
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
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X
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Communication
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X
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Interpersonal
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Numeracy |
X
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Information
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Personal
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Notes: N/A
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact: Ann Cadger
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement
of the course learning outcomes through previous life and work experiences.
This course is eligible for challenge through the following
method(s):
| Challenge Exam |
Portfolio |
Interview |
Other |
Not Eligible for PLAR |
| X |
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Notes: N/A
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Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Effective term: Winter 2015
Professor: Tba
Textbook(s): REQUIRED: New Perspectives on Microsoft Office Word 2013,
Comprehensive 1st Edition, by S. Scott Zimmerman, Beverly B.
Zimmerman, Ann Shaffer, and Katherine T. Pinard, Published by Cengage
Learning. ISBN: 9781285091112
Applicable student group(s): Information Technology Support Services (ITSS) students
Course Details:Orientation Module (Week 1)
- Welcome and Introduction to the Course
- Overview of course objectives, content, weekly outline, and
evaluation plan
- Review of SLATE and course resources
- Overview of Office 2013
- Managing your files
- Download data files
- Overview of internet resources
Module 1: Word (Weeks 1 to 3)
Week 1: Creating a Document
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the basic structure and features of the Microsoft
Word software while creating a new document.
- Develop a proficiency in the proper use of language,
including spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- Spelling, punctuation and grammar exercises
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 1 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assignment:
- Online Discussion #1 (2%)
Week 2: Editing and Formatting a Document
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the basic structure and features of the Microsoft
Word software while editing a new document.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 2 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assessment:
- Online Quiz #1 (4%)
Week 3: Creating a Multiple-Page Report
Learning Outcome:
- Identify and apply the features for creating multiple page
report.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 3 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assignment:
- Word Assignment #1 (5%)
Module 2: Word (Weeks 4 to 6)
Week 4: Desktop Publishing and Mail Merge
Learning Outcomes:
- Modify a word processing document to include desktop
publishing features.
- State the basic procedure involved in using mail merge.
- Apply mail merge features to create a new document.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 4 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assignments:
- Online Discussion #2 (2%)
- Word Assignment #2 (5%)
Week 5: Working with Templates, Themes and Styles
Learning Outcome:
- Identify and generate a variety of complex business forms
and
outlines using various styles, templates and outlines.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 5 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assessment:
- Online Quiz #2 (4%)
Week 6: Using Mail Merge
Learning Outcomes:
- State the basic procedure involved in using mail merge.
- Apply mail merge features to create a new document.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 6 exercises
- Quick Check Review
- Review for mid-term exam
Assignments:
- Online Discussion #3 (2%)
- Word Assignment #3 (5%)
Module 3: Exam (Week 7)
Mid-Term Exam (20%) (in-person)
Module 4: Word (Weeks 8 to 10)
Week 8: Collaborating with Others and Creating Web Pages
Learning Outcome:
- Modify a document to allow tracking changes and comments and
distribute Word documents online.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 7 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assignment:
- Online Discussion #4 (2%)
Week 9: Customizing Word and Automating Your Work
Learning Outcome:
- Create automation routines using macros and the Visual Basic
Window.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 8 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assessment:
- Online Quiz #3 (4%)
Week 10: Creating Online Forms Using Advanced Table Techniques
Learning Outcome:
- Manipulate form objects to create a user-friendly interface.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 9 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assignment:
- Word Assignment #4 (5%)
Module 5: Word (Weeks 11 and 12)
Week 11: Managing Long Documents
Learning Outcome:
- Apply advanced features such as headers/footers,
endnotes/footnotes, table of contents, indexes to name a few
to produce large documents.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete Tutorial 10 exercises
- Quick Check Review
Assignment:
- Online Discussion #5 (2%)
Week 12: Managing Long Documents cont¿d.
Learning Outcome:
- Apply advanced features such as headers/footers,
endnotes/footnotes, table of contents, indexes to name a few
to produce large documents.
Learning Activities:
- In-class discussion cont¿d.
- Complete exercises cont¿d.
- Quick Check Review
Assessment/Assignment:
- Online Quiz #4 (4%)
- Word Assignment #5 (5%)
Module 6: PowerPoint (Week 13)
Learning Outcomes:
- Define the basic structure of a presentation and demonstrate
how basic features of the Microsoft PowerPoint software can
be used to create presentations.
- Apply fundamental skills of Microsoft PowerPoint to create a
presentation.
Learning Activities:
- Review lecture slides
- Overview of features and functionality
- In-class discussion
- Complete exercises
- Review for final exam
Assignment:
- PowerPoint Assignment (5%)
Module 7: Exam (Week 14)
Final Exam (25%) (in-person)
Academic Honesty
The principle of academic honesty requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original,
unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on
work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the faculty member, or otherwise submitting work that is not
the student's own violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Instances of academic dishonesty, including
assisting another student to cheat, will be penalized as detailed in the Student Handbook.
Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic
honesty are advised to discuss them with the faculty member prior to submitting the assignment in question.
Discrimination and Harassment
Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that respects the dignity, self esteem and fair treatment
of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will
not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination are available in the Student Handbook.
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