Capella University Digital Proficiency Skills Improvement Research Paper

The purpose of this assignment is to continue to develop your digital proficiency skills, 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. These skills will help you to be more productive in school, at work, and in your personal life. Read the following chapter:

Campbell, J. T., Freund, S. M., Frydenberg, M., Last, M. Z., Pratt, P. J., Sebok, S. L., & Vermaat, M. E. (2017). Discovering computers and Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2016: A fundamental combined approach. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning. Chapter 3, “Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluation Options for Home and Work,” pages 108–145.

Assignment Instructions

Part 1: File Organization

Note: For support for this part of the assignment, refer to the tutorials on folder creation and screenshots uploaded by your instructor as well as your Discovering Computers text.

• In the Documents folder on your computer, create a new folder named Student_Life_YourLastName(Johnson).
• Open your new folder and create three subfolders named (1) Tutorials, (2) Writing Resources, and (3) Policies.
• Download the six documents provided below:
  • University Policy 3.01.01: Academic Integrity and Honesty [PDF].
  • Getting Started with Pathbrite ePortfolio [PDF].
  • Paper Formatting Example [PDF].
  • Purpose Lit Review Example [PDF].
  • Navigate the Courseroom [PDF].
  • University Policy 4.01.01: FERPA and Learner Directory Information [PDF].
• Move the downloaded files into the appropriate subfolders.
• Take screenshots of your folder and subfolders:
  • Take a screenshot of your main folder, named Student_Life_YourLastName, along with the three subfolders. (Be sure to open your main folder in order to make the subfolders visible.)
  • Take a screenshot of the open Tutorials folder, showing its contents.
  • Take a screenshot of the open Writing Resources folder, showing its contents.
  • Take a screenshot of the open Policies folder, showing its contents.
• Locate your screenshots on your computer. Refer to pages WD 31–32 in your Discovering Computers text for instructions on how to insert the images in a Word document.

Part 2: Digital Tools Selection

• Select two digital tools that you want to learn more about:
  • 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).
  • Find an app to help with mindfulness, stress management, coping skills, or meditation (for example, Calm, Headspace, Ten Percent Happier).
• Explain why you chose each of the apps above in a short paragraph.
• Find an online training or help resource for each tool. For example, you may find a video tutorial, infographic, or manual. Link to the tool if possible.
• Explain how you will use each tool to increase your productivity and your digital confidence in a short paragraph.