Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy

Digital Organization and Tools for Success

The purpose of this assignment is to continue to develop 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, at work, and in your personal life.

Assignment Instructions

Part I: 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 and Microsoft Office 365 and Office 2016 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.
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.

You will also add the written responses for Part 2: Digital Tools Selection below to this 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 the choice of the digital tool and behavioral app above in a short paragraph.

Your explanation should accurately support the choice.

Find an online training or help resource for each app or tool.
For example, you may find a video tutorial, infographic, or manual. Link
to the tool if possible.

Use your information literacy skill to locate credible and relevant tutorials.

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.

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.

Provide examples of your planned usage and predicted productivity and digital confidence improvements.

Assignment Requirements

For Part I of the assignment you will be assessed on the following criteria:

Create an accurate file structure with subfolders.

Appropriately names the main folder and three subfolders.

Create screenshots that accurately show a folder and subfolders.

All files are located in the correct subfolders.

For Part II of the assignment you will be assessed on the following criteria:

Explain the choice of a digital tool and behavioral app.
Provide links to resources that support a digital tool and behavioral app.
Explain the credibility and relevance of chosen tools or apps.
Explain the use of a digital tool and a behavioral app to increase productivity and boost digital confidence.
Address assignment purpose in a well-organized text,
incorporating appropriate evidence and tone in grammatically sound
sentences.

Overall your submission should be:

Length: 2-4 double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.

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.