Learner Expectations

Orientation

 

Learner Expectations

 

To achieve success in this course, read all of the instructions carefully and work thoroughly through the material. Remember, it’s the work and practice you do that will prepare you for the projects. Set realistic goals for yourself each day and stick to them. Do your work regularly and don’t forget to check your work before attempting your assignments. Careful work habits will greatly increase your chances for success in Spreadsheet 2!

 

To be successful in this course you need to do the following:

• Complete all learning objectives for the course in approximately 25 hours.¬†Depending on your previous skills and experience, the course can take from 16 to 32 hours to complete.

• Complete training rooms to learn skills.

• Complete all Time to Practise exercises to demonstrate skill development.

• Complete final project activities.

• Save a copy of all activities completed into appropriate folders. It is important to save all assignments as evidence of learning for final course evaluation.

• Identify, demonstrate, and evaluate basic competencies and workstation routines to evaluate your employability skills.

• Complete a personal inventory and make career connections to occupations that require skills in business and information technology.

Professionalism

 

You will be expected to perform your work in a professional manner. You are expected to complete all training rooms, Time to Practise exercises, and projects. You are also expected to communicate regularly with your teacher and seek help when needed.

 

Checking In

 

You will be required to communicate regularly with your teacher. Constant communication with your teacher lets him or her know how you are progressing and allows you to discuss concerns or issues you may be having. Communication can happen in the form of e-mails, phone calls, etc.—whatever suits you and your teacher best.

 

Timelines

 

Suggested times are based on a 25-hour total. However, you may be able to complete this course in less time or it may take you a little longer. It should not take more than 32 hours. Check with your teacher to discuss timelines.

 

Course Outline

 

INF2080 Orientation

 

Project 1—Workstation Routines and Management

 

Project 2—Basic Competencies

 

Project 3—Spreadsheet Skills

 

• Training Room 1: Creating and Manipulating Data
  • Time to Practise 1
    
    
• Training Room 2: Formatting Data and Content
  • Time to Practise 2
    
    
• Training Room 3: Functions and Formulas in Spreadsheets
  • Time to Practise 3
    
    
• Training Room 4: Presenting Data Visually
  • Time to Practise 4
    
    
• Training Room 5: Collaborating and Securing Data
  • Time to Practise

Project 4—Final Project

• Part 1: French 20
• Part 2: Car Expense
• Part 3: Stocks
• Part 4: Insurance
• Part 5: Career Connections

Assessment

 

The assessment for this course will be based on the completion of the following projects: Workstation Routines and Management, Basic Competencies, Spreadsheet Skills, and the Final Project.

 

Basic competencies will be assessed throughout the course at the discretion of your teacher. Refer to the Basic Competencies Rubric for self-assessment.

 

 

Workstation skills will also be assessed throughout this course at the discretion of your teacher. Refer to the Workstation Routines Rubric for self-assessment.

 

 

 

Spreadsheet Skills will be assessed throughout the course. Refer to the INF2080 Spreadsheet Skills Checklist for self-assessment.

 

 

 

Each part of the Final Project will be assessed individually.

 

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