Computer Applications 1
©Kris Kelly Frady, 2009
This course is designed to introduce students to software applications that are necessary to live and work in a technological
society. The applications covered include word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation. Other content areas may
include computer hardware, terminology, and concepts.
1. Overview.
Computer Applications skills are essential to workers in today’s rapidly changing environment. Almost all places of
business use Microsoft Office Applications for daily processing and functioning. From small details and intricacies, such
as proper formatting and style, to large skills, such as creating relational databases and complex spreadsheets, this
course will give students a perceptible advantage in the competitive landscape of the global marketplace. Also, the
newly designed Microsoft Office 2007 is significantly different from previous versions and this course will focus on
mastering the use of this new suite of software programs (a unique opportunity and advantage of which few MS Office
users have been able to capitalize).
In Computer Applications, students will be taught introductory standards in the use of database, spreadsheet, word
processing, and graphics applications software in analyzing and solving business-related problems. Other content areas
include components of computer systems and the impact of computer usage and applications on businesses and
individuals. The microcomputer will be used as the primary tool.
The course will be divided into 6 primary sections.
1. Introductory computer concepts (safety, viruses, basic computer terminology)
2. Microsoft Word (use of formatting features through creation of flyers, business letters, memos, resumes,
tables, and reports)
3. Microsoft Excel (basic spreadsheet features, charts, formulas, functions, absolute/mixed/relative cell
references)
4. Microsoft Access (basic database features, sort, query, database maintenance)
5. Microsoft PowerPoint (basic components of presentation software, using multiple views, delivering a
presentation, animation, design templates, inserting media)
6. Integration of Microsoft Products
This course is intended for high school level students but is most suited for students in grades 10-12. This course is one
full unit and will satisfy the one unit computer requirement for graduation or may be taken as an elective if that
requirement has already been met. This course will be administered in an online environment and there will be online
discussions and non-required weekly meetings for questions and additional assistance. The length of the course will be
20 weeks (1 semester). Keyboarding is a pre-requisite for this course.
2. Learning Goals
**Learning goals derived from a combination of South Carolina state standards, National Business Education
Association (NBEA) standards, and the Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) standards.
A. Fundamentally students will be able to combine the following skills into daily assignments and major course projects:
thinking and problem solving; allocating time, materials, and resources; interpersonal skills such as group
participation, leadership, teaching others, negotiation, and recognizing diversity; acquiring, evaluating, organizing,
interpreting, communicating, and processing information; understanding systems; and applying, maintaining, and
troubleshooting technology.
B. Introductory Computer Concepts
Students will be able to:
a. Identify and explain legal and ethical issues related to computer and software usage
b. Discuss social issues related to using the Internet including Internet etiquette
c. Identify and demonstrate positive employability skills (time management, organization, teamwork,
communication, etc…)
d. Identify and explain major parts of a computer and their functions
e. Discuss general vocabulary related to general computer usage
C. Microsoft Word 2007
Students will be able to:
a. Create, open, save, and print word processing files
b. Identify all areas of the graphical user interface
c. Create, properly format, and edit business letter, resumes, tables, and reports
d. Demonstrate the use of character formatting features (bold, underline, italics, font styles and size,
superscript, and subscript)
e. Demonstrate the use of paragraph formatting features (tabs, indentions, line spacing, numbered and bulleted
lists)
f. Demonstrate the use of page formatting features (margins, alignment, vertical placement, orientation, page
breaks, headers and footers)
g. Demonstrate the use of document editing features (spell/grammar check, word count, find/replace)
h. Create a document using mail merge features
D. Microsoft Excel 2007
Students will be able to:
a. Define and explain basic spreadsheet terminology
b. Identify all areas of the graphical user interface
c. Create, open, save, edit, and print spreadsheets using commands, formulas, and functions
d. Enhance worksheets by inserting, deleting, moving, and copying rows, columns, and cells
e. Create and enhance charts (labels, titles, formats, layouts, placement, axis editing)
f. Create worksheets and copy formulas and functions that use absolute, relative, and mixed cell references
g. Demonstrate worksheet organization by renaming, re-coloring, and moving worksheet tabs
E. Microsoft Access 2007
Students will be able to:
a. Define and explain basic database terminology
b. Identify all areas of the graphical user interface
c. Create, open, save, edit, and print tables in a database
d. Add, delete, and edit records in a database table
e. Find, sort, and query records in a database
f. Create, open, save, edit, and print queries using advanced criteria
g. Create, open, save, edit, and print reports
F. Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Students will be able to:
a. Define and explain basic terminology
b. Identify all areas of the graphical user interface
c. Identify the components and best practices involved in creation of a presentation
d. Plan and storyboard a presentation
e. Create, open, save, edit, and print a presentation
f. Demonstrate effective use of graphics, fonts, themes, animations, and transitions
g. Demonstrate advanced features such as formatting backgrounds, designing templates, custom animations,
and inserting media
h. Deliver a professional quality presentation
G. Microsoft Office 2007 Applications Integration
Students will be able to:
a. Demonstrate fundamental understanding of all products by combining them, throughout various projects, to
solve a real-world business problem
3. Audience:
This course is designed for students in grades 10-12 who have completed Keyboarding. This course is ideally suited to
students with various needs including: students enrolled in virtual schools, students wishing to earn an extra credit while
taking other classes in a traditional school setting, students who need to recover a computer unit to satisfy graduation
requirements, or students who have been approved for homebound education. The course will be delivered in an online
format which will require the student to participate in weekly discussion groups, post assignments by specified due
dates, and participate in optional class meetings for additional assistance. This course will be taught by teachers
certified to teach business education in South Carolina. The length of the course will be 1 semester (20 weeks) and will
coincide with semester terms in South Carolina schools.
Unit 1 Introductory Computer Concepts
Week 1: Introduction to Computers and Related Issues
Module 1: Case Studies on real-life legal and ethical issues in computer usage
Module 2: Discussions on social issues related the Internet and Netiquette
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Perform basic navigation features in the online environment related to submitting assignments and
communicating with classmates and the instructor
2. Identify and explain legal and ethical issues related to computer and software usage
3. Discuss social issues related to using the Internet including Internet etiquette
Lesson Type
Lesson
Objectives
Activity Instructions & Notes
Name
Covered
Week 1
Discussion Boards Introductions!
1
Welcome to Computer Applications! As we go through this course
together, it will be helpful if we all know each other better. This is
an activity that will help make you more comfortable with the
online environment and help us learn to communicate through the
given forums.
1. Open the PowerPoint presentation named “10 Things I Didn’t
Know About Kris (and probably never wanted to know!)”
2. Review the presentation and create a basic presentation with
similar content designed to introduce you to both your instructor
and your classmates. Also, visit the following web site
http://www.ontheofficecouch.com/ and take the brief quiz that will tell you
what Microsoft Application you are (not very scientific but fun) and include
that in your presentation.
3. Post your presentation to the discussion forum and respond to
at least 2 other presentations
4. Also be sure to check all documents that have been posted as
tools that will be helpful for you throughout the duration of this
course.
eReading and
Written Response
Ethics in
Computing
2, 1
eReading and
Quiz
Net-Etiquette
(Netiquette)
3,1
As computing is becoming more and more part of everyday life, it
is important to consider using the ethical use of these powerful
tools. There are a variety of issues ranging from privacy violations
to illegal downloading of files and to many other areas. You will
review 2 articles of your choice on an issue involving ethical
computing.
1. Visit the following website http://ethics.csc.ncsu.edu/ and
select 2 issues on Ethics in Computing from the site map (your
choices are the basics, privacy, speech issues, commerce,
computer abuse, intellectual property, social-justice issues, and
risks).
2. Once you have clicked on your 1st issue you will be taken to a
page with a list of specific topics. Choose 1 article/topic from the
list, read and write a 2 paragraph review.
3. Repeat step 2 for your 2nd issue
4. Post your topic and your reviews on the discussion board and
respond to at least 1 other posting.
Communicating over the computer is drastically different than in
person. There are rules and norms related to interacting with
others via this medium. Just like in person, you must always
remember to be polite and use proper etiquette. There are some
differences in Internet etiquette (netiquette) that you will want to
be sure you know!
1. Visit the following web site http://www.albion.com/netiquette/
2. Review the top article named “The Core Rules of Netiquette”
There is an introduction and 10 rules that you will need to be
familiar with.
3. Click on the link “The Netiquette Quiz.” This is multiple choice
and there are 10 questions.
Week 2: The Journey Inside by Intel (http://educate.intel.com/en/TheJourneyInside/ExploreTheCurriculum/)
Module 1: Intro to Computers
Module 2: Technology and Society
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain major parts of a computer and their functions
2. Discuss general vocabulary related to general computer usage
3. Engage in interactive lessons online designed by Intel Corporation
Apply real world scenarios (through those provided by the Intel lessons) to computer related problem
solving
Lesson
Objectives
Activity Instructions & Notes
Name
Covered
4.
Lesson Type
Week 2
Interactive
Lessons
Web Videos
Intel –
Introductions
to Computers
1-4
Components
and Parts of a
Computer
1,2
Just how do computers work? Is it magic? It is important to know
and understand many of these concepts when you are using a
computer and communicating with other computer users. This is
a group of lessons developed by Intel that go through and give a
brief introduction to how computers work and operate.
1. Visit the following web site created by Intel
http://educate.intel.com/en/TheJourneyInside/ExploreTheCurricul
um/EC_IntroductionToComputers/ICLesson1/
2. Complete each of the 7 lessons including reading the material
(there are also several links provided to help you get more
information on various topics if necessary), reviewing the video
provided, and completing the activities (only lessons 2 and 4 have
activities).
3. Download the document provided and answer the discussion
questions related to the lessons. Be sure to use complete
sentences, type your answers in Word, and submit.
Now that we have a fundamental understanding of how computers
work and what some of the major terminology related is we want
to explore one more aspect of computing. The inside! What do
the part, plugs, ports, and components look like? How do the go
into or come out of a computer? These videos will help to answer
some of those questions and give you an inside view of your
computer.
1. Review the following 2 videos on computer parts and
components.
http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sHAYDFdNE8
Project
Computer
Buying Project
1,2
This is the first major project for this course. You will evaluate 2
different computers and all their related hardware and features.
You will evaluate a PC and an Macintosh, list the specifications
that each computer will be built with, and write a brief one page
paper on your computer explaining why you have selected the
various components (more detailed directions are contained in the
attached document).
1. Open the document containing instructions, charts, questions,
and a sample of a completed project. Review all materials and
email me if you have any questions concerning the requirements
of the project.
2. Complete the project as directed. Place all materials in order
in one file and submit for grading.
Unit 2Microsoft Word 2007
Week 3: Flyers and Tables
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Word 2007 and Navigation
Module 2: Create and format various flyers
Module 3: Create and format tables – integrate tables into existing Word documents
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Create, open, save, and print word processing files
2. Identify all areas of the graphical user interface
3. Demonstrate the use of character formatting features (bold, underline, italics, font styles and size,
superscript, and subscript)
4. Demonstrate the use of page formatting features (margins, alignment, vertical placement, orientation,
page breaks, headers and footers)
5. Demonstrate the use of document editing features (spell/grammar check, word count, find/replace)
Lesson Type
Lesson
Objectives
Activity Instructions & Notes
Name
Covered
Week 3
Activity
Introduction
2
Visit the following web site and review the PDF document created
to Word 2007
to introduce you to Word 2007.
Navigation
http://oit.montclair.edu/documentationpdf/Word_2007_Intro.pdf
and Ribbons
another document that contains similar information but is much
more in depth can be found at
http://cs.its.uiowa.edu/sda/documents/LifeAfterWord2003.pdf
1. Download the handout of the Word 2007 ribbons and screens
and fill use the above listed PDF to label each area of the screen.
Web Tutorial
Creating a
Table in MS
Word 2007
1, 3-5
Textbook Activity
Creating a
Flyer in MS
Word 2007
1, 3-5
Web Tutorial
Optional –
Additional
Resource
The textbook contains very little information about inserting and
formatting tables but the following tutorial can help fill-in some of
the gaps left by the textbook.
1. Visit the following site and complete the Word tutorial on
inserting a table http://www.mstipsandtricks.com/tips-andtricks/ms-office-tips-and-tricks/ms-word/table-format.html
2. Create a Word document and insert a table (what the table
includes is up to you). Also, be sure to insert a picture into your
table. Finally, apply formatting of your choice to the table (in
other words don’t leave it as a plain table).
Using the Microsoft Office 2007 textbook required for this class:
1. Go through the first chapter of Word (pgs. WD 1- WD 62) and
complete each step. You will be creating a flyer using Word 2007
and also inserting a table into your flyer. A video of the instructor
completing the same assignment can be downloaded and reviewed
for additional help if necessary.
2. Complete In the Lab 1 – 3 at the end of the chapter. All files
that you will need are available for download either from the
course site or from the textbook site. Submit all 3 labs.
Lab 1: Creating a Flyer with a Picture pg. WD 67-68
Lab 2: Creating a Flyer with a Picture and a Border pg. WD 69-70
Lab 3: Creating a Flyer with a Picture and Resized Border Art pg.
WD 70-71
The following web site is a tutorial site that reviews common tasks
in Word. If you need additional help or explanation with any Word
features, be sure to check it out!
http://www.free-training-tutorial.com/msWord2007-formattingText.html
Week 4: Business Letters and Resumes
Module 1: Create letterhead and a properly formatted business letter (also cover letters)
Module 2: Create Resumes from samples
Module 3: Each student will create personal cover letters and resumes
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Define and create a personal resume
2. Create, open, save, and print word processing files
3. Create, properly format, and edit business letter, resumes, tables, and reports
4. Demonstrate the use of paragraph formatting features (tabs, indentions, line spacing, numbered and
bulleted lists)
Demonstrate the use of page formatting features (margins, alignment, vertical placement, orientation,
page breaks, headers and footers)
6. Demonstrate the use of document editing features (spell/grammar check, word count, find/replace)
Lesson
Objectives
Activity Instructions & Notes
Name
Covered
5.
Lesson Type
Week 4
Discussion Boards
Online Workbook
What is a
Resume?
1
Building
Information
for a Resume
1
What is a resume and what is it typically used for? Are there rules
or norms related to writing a resume?
1. Find at least 3 web sites that have information about resumes
that help answer the questions above or any other questions you
may have a about a resume.
2. Combine the information that you have found in your web sites
into a discussion post of between 1-2 paragraphs (you must
include your sources!).
3. Respond to at least 2 other posts about resumes.
Many times it is very difficult for high school students to fill out a
resume for many reasons. First, many of you have probably
never written a resume and it’s something new. Also, many of
you have not had much (if any) real job experience. This
assignment will help you to realize that you have
1. Visit the following site
http://www.damngood.com/workbooks/highschool.pdf and
download The Resume Workbook (a PDF document).
2. Answer the questions (be sure to number them) in a Word
document. The answers to these questions will help you to
prepare a more thorough resume.
3. Submit your answers for grading.
Textbook Activity
Creating a
Resume and
Cover Letter
in MS Word
2007
2-6
Project
Creating a
Personal
Resume
1-6
Using the Microsoft Office 2007 textbook required for this class:
1. Go through the third chapter of Word (pgs. WD 145- WD 204)
and complete each step. You will be creating a resume and cover
letter using Word 2007 and also inserting a table into your flyer.
A video of the instructor completing the same assignment can be
downloaded and reviewed for additional help if necessary.
2. Complete In the Lab 1 – 3 at the end of the chapter. All files
that you will need are available for download either from the
course site or from the textbook site. Submit all 3 labs.
Lab 1: Creating a Cover Letter with a Table pg. WD 209-210
Lab 2: Creating a Resume from a Template pg. WD 210-211
Lab 3: Creating a Letter pg. WD 212
Creating a personal resume will count as a major project in this
course. The content in your resume is equally as important as
using the formatting and Word features that you have just learned
from the previous chapters.
1. Create a 1 page personal resume that you will be able to use
for either the next job you plan to apply for or a college
application (you may use a template but it is not recommended).
2. Include the formatting features in Word that you have learned
from the previous 2 chapters.
3. Proof read your resume and submit for grading.
Week 5: Reports
Module 1: Create a properly formatted unbound report (MLA format)
Module 2: Each student will write an original unbound report on a topic of his/her choice
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Create, open, save, and print word processing files
2. Create, properly format, and edit business letter, resumes, tables, and reports
3. Demonstrate the use of paragraph formatting features (tabs, indentions, line spacing, numbered and
bulleted lists)
4. Demonstrate the use of page formatting features (margins, alignment, vertical placement, orientation,
page breaks, headers and footers)
5. Demonstrate the use of document editing features (spell/grammar check, word count, find/replace)
Lesson Type
Lesson
Objectives
Activity Instructions & Notes
Name
Covered
Week 5
Online Bookmark
Collection
Helpful
Resources for
Creating a
Report
2
Textbook Activity
Creating a
Research
Paper in MS
Word 2007
1-5
Throughout your academic career, you will be asked to write many
papers. Using the proper format is for writing these papers is very
important and Word actually has many features that will help you
with this! There are many, many resources for helping you to
write a report. In this assignment you will be creating an Online
Bookmark Collection. You may either put all your links in a Word
document and submit that document or you may create an online
group of links with a site like www.delicious.com
1. Find at least 2 web sites that have helpful information about
how to write a research paper (from choosing a topic to actual
writing of the paper). This is a good example of this type of site
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
2. Find at least 2 web sites that will help you with proper MLA
citation. This is a good example of this type of site
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/
3. Find one more web site of your choice related to research
papers!
4. Submit all 5 links for grading (be sure not to use any of the
sites provided as examples as one of your 5 web sites)
Using the Microsoft Office 2007 textbook required for this class:
1. Go through the second chapter of Word (pgs. WD 75- WD 132)
and complete each step. You will be creating a resume and cover
letter using Word 2007 and also inserting a table into your flyer.
A video of the instructor completing the same assignment can be
downloaded and reviewed for additional help if necessary.
2. Complete In the Lab 1 – 3 at the end of the chapter. All files
that you will need are available for download either from the
course site or from the textbook site. Submit all 3 labs.
Lab 1: Preparing a Short Research Paper pg. WD 138-139
Lab 2: Preparing a Research Paper with a Footnote pg. WD 140141
Lab 3: Composing a Research Paper from Notes pg. WD 142
Project
Write a
Research
Paper
1-5
Choose a topic that you are interested in writing a research paper
on. Create a research paper with the following requirements:
 2 typed pages in MLA format
 Include at least 4 academic sources
 A properly formatted Word Cited Page
Submit for grading
Unit 3Microsoft Excel 2007
Week 6: Intro to Spreadsheets and Formatting
Module 1: Interact in collaborative spreadsheet environment with EditGrid
Module 2: Introduction to Excel navigation and terminology
Module 2: Create basic spreadsheet, apply formatting
Objectives: Students will be able to:
 Define and explain basic spreadsheet terminology
 Identify all areas of the graphical user interface
 Enhance worksheets by inserting, deleting, moving, and copying rows, columns, and cells
 Demonstrate worksheet organization by renaming, re-coloring, and moving worksheet tabs
Week 7: Formulas and Functions
Module 1: Create spreadsheets and write mathematical formulas
Module 2: Create spreadsheets and use prewritten functions to solve math problems
Module 3: Complete Microsoft Case Study on Currencies Around the World (using Excel
to solve real-world business problems)
Objectives: Students will be able to:
 Create, open, save, edit, and print spreadsheets using commands, formulas, and functions
 Create worksheets and copy formulas and functions that use absolute, relative, and mixed cell
references
Week 8: Advanced Formulas and Functions
Module 1: Create spreadsheets using What-If Analysis
Module 2: Solve advanced problems using case studies on needs analysis, human
resources, and marketing research using an Excel spreadsheet
Objectives: Students will be able to:
 Create, open, save, edit, and print spreadsheets using commands, formulas, and functions
 Create worksheets and copy formulas and functions that use absolute, relative, and mixed cell
references
Week 9: Charts and Graphs
Module 1: Create
Module 2: Use Apple Education Podcasts to research a current NASA related question,
compile real-world data, and chart
Objectives: Students will be able to:

Create and enhance charts (labels, titles, formats, layouts, placement, axis editing)

Apply charting knowledge to real world issues and use Excel to problem solve
Unit 4 Microsoft Access 2007
Week 10: Designing a Database and Set-Up Tables
Module 1: Introduction to Access, Navigation, Vocabulary
Module 2: Introduction to Designing a Relational Database
Module 3: Setting-Up Tables in Access and Entering Data
Objectives: Students will be able to:
 Define and explain basic database terminology
 Identify all areas of the graphical user interface
 Create, open, save, edit, and print tables in a database
 Add, delete, and edit records in a database table
Week 11: Sorting, Queries, Forms, and Reports
Module 1: Sorting tables and creating basic forms
Module 2: Creating Queries and Using Criteria
Module 3: Creating basic Reports
Objectives: Students will be able to:
 Find, sort, and query records in a database
 Create, open, save, edit, and print queries using advanced criteria
 Create, open, save, edit, and print reports
Week 12: Maintaining a Database
Module 1: Backup a Database and Restoring from Backup
Module 2: Moving, Compressing, and Reindexing Databases
Objectives: Students will be able to:

Identify and describe general database maintenance tasks

Perform database maintenance functions
Unit 5 Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
Week 13: Storyboarding and Introduction
Module 1: Introduction to PowerPoint, Navigation, and Vocabulary
Module 2: Using American Film Institute resources create storyboards for a given
Scenario
Objectives: Students will be able to:
 Define and explain basic terminology
 Identify all areas of the graphical user interface
 Identify the components and best practices involved in creation of a presentation
 Plan and storyboard a presentation
Week 14: General PowerPoint Features (Basic Presentations)
Module 1: Develop presentation skills and knowledge using lessons and resources
provided by PresentationPlus
Module 2: Create basic PowerPoint presentations utilizing general features (primarily text
based presentations – working with bullets and levels)
Module 3: Integrate use of features into presentations (graphics, themes, fonts,
transitions)
Objectives: Students will be able to:
 Create, open, save, edit, and print a presentation
 Demonstrate effective use of graphics, fonts, themes, animations, and transitions
Week 15: Advanced PowerPoint Features
Module 1: Integrate use of Advance Features (animation, formatted/custom backgrounds,
custom templates, themes, modify themes)
Module 2: Read the short book Fish! (about energizing the workplace) and create custom
presentations based on a rubric
Objectives: Students will be able to:
 Demonstrate advanced features such as formatting backgrounds, designing templates, custom
animations, and inserting media
 Deliver a professional quality presentation
Week 16: Video/Pod Casting Presentations
Module 1: Selection of presentation topic and research
Module 2: Create PowerPoint presentation to guide video/podcast
Module 3: Create podcast using presentation as a visual aid
Objectives: Students will be able to:

Create, open, save, and edit a presentation using both general and advanced features

Relate PowerPoint information and knowledge to a real-world scenario
Unit 6 Integration of Microsoft Products through Case Studies
Week 17: Case Study
Module 1: Review real-world business case study from the Harvard Business Review
Module 2: Create responses and related materials in reference to case study (using all
Office products)
Objectives: Students will be able to: Demonstrate fundamental understanding of all products by combining
them, throughout various projects, to solve a real-world business problem
Week 18-20: Final Integrated Project using all Office Applications
Objectives: Students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate fundamental understanding of all products by combining them, throughout various
projects, to solve a real-world business problem
2. Research, define, and explain the importance of a conference
3. Produce authentic business documents using Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel including: logos,
press release, flyer, business letter, budget, database tables, database queries, conference
program, and conference presentation
Lesson Type
Week 18
Discussion Boards
Lesson
Name
Introduction
to
Conferences
Objectives
Covered
2
Internet Research
Conference
Planning Tips
2
eReading &
Discussion Board
Final Project
1
Activity Instructions & Notes
1. Find a website for a conference about an interest you have.
For example if you liked gaming you might choose the
following website http://www.gdconf.com/
2. Answer the following questions about the site you selected:
a. What is a conference? What purpose does a
conference serve?
b. What type of conference did you select (also copy and
paste the URL for the site selected)?
c. Where is the conference being held?
d. What are the individual sessions available for
participants to attend?
e. Does the conference have a key note speaker? If so,
how does that speaker relate to the purpose of the
conference?
3. Answer all questions in a Word document and submit for
grading.
1. Research Conference Planning on the Internet, find at
least 3 separate sources
2. Write a brief paragraph (4-5 sentences) about what you
have learned about Conference Planning
3. Compile a list of 7 tips for planning a conference
4. Use Word to complete this assignment, be sure to include
all of your sources
1. Download all project documents related to the conference
(located in the Final Project folder)
2. Read and review all documents, if you have any questions
post them to the discussion board
eReading
Logo Design
1,3
Exercise
Phase 1A –
The Logo
3
Phase 1B –
The Press
Release
3
Exercise
Phase 1C –
The Flyer
3
Exercise
Phase 1D –
The Letter
3
Exercise
Phase 1E –
The Data Files
3
Week 19
Exercise
1. Read the following article from Entrepreneur.com
http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/marketingbasics/marketi
ngmaterials/article71902.html (you will be making a logo in the
first phase of the final project and this article will give you helpful
tips for logo design!)
1. Create a logo for the 10th Annual Small Business Ownership
Conference to use throughout documents on the final project
1. Create a press release in Word 2007 using the conference
details that you have reviewed from previously downloaded
materials
-Include the date, highlights of this year’s program, and the press
contact
-Review the following article for more information on creating a
press release http://www.publicityinsider.com/release.asp
1. Design a one-page flyer in Word 2007 to be used to encourage
more people to attend the conference
-Include your logo, conference dates, conference location, and
breakout session titles, as well as the keynote and closing
speakers
-Include a tear-off with the registration form
1. Prepare a merge letter in Word 2007 (use the form letter
provided in conference details to construct your letter)
-To review parts and format for a business letter visit the following
website http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/653/01/
1. Open the Access data file named chofcom and prepare the file
for merging with Word
-Include 3 additional records and create a form
-Search the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Directory at
www.2chambers.com to find the address, zip, telephone, and fax
numbers of the 3 New Jersey chambers of commerce and add this
information using a form
-Create a query in the database of only New Jersey members and
save
Exercise
Phase II A–
The RSVP List
3
Exercise
Phase IIB –
Budget
Analysis
3
Phase II C–
The
Conference
Program
Phase III –
The
Presentation
3
Week 20
Exercise
Exercise
1. Create a spreadsheet in Excel to keep track of those who
have responded so far and the amount of their checks (to
complete the spreadsheet see pg. 11 of the Final Project
details and use the information given in the picture)
2. After all fees are entered, total them and alphabetize the
list by last name
1. Open the file provided titled BUDGET and total the budget
columns for both estimated and actual
2. Update the spreadsheet according to the instructions
1. Design a conference program
-See pgs 13-14 for specific directions on what to include in
the conference program
3
1. Create a 10-12 slide presentation that will be delivered to
the New Jersey Small Business Development Association
Conference Committee to inform them of what has been
planed for the convention. The contents of some of the
slides are very specific; other slides require you to use
creativity! See pg. 16 for specific instructions on
information to include
ePortfolio
Putting
1-3
1. Combine all Phases I A-E, II A-C, and III into one folder in
Together all
your directory named FINAL PROJECT and submit for
Phases
grading
**The final project was adapted from Performing with Microsoft Office XP Introductory Course (please see reference)**
References:
Blanc, I., Vento, C. (2002). Performing with Microsoft Office XP Introductory Course. Boston: Thomson Learning.