Applied Technology

Course Description

Technology tools have become an integral part of personal and professional activities. This course focuses on ways in which technology can be applied to facilitate and improve personal and professional productivity, problem-solving skills,and decision-making ability. Students will develop strategies for (1) analyzing technology needs; and (2) evaluating, selecting, acquiring, and using technology tools that meet those needs. The course will also explore effective ways to manage the disruptions and distractions that occur as a result of the infusion of technology in personal and professional activities.


Productivity Tools Collaboration Project

I included a group project from this course that examines task management productivity tools. In a group of four of us, we each chose a technology tool and created a needs analysis on that specific tool. When viewing the project, the tool I selected was Google Calendar so all the slides about this tool is my contribution. I also focused on how our team used Microsoft Teams and Office 365 for this project, which are the first two slides. Using direct examples to create a needs analysis was a productive way to understand the concept for future use. This project will show how important team work is and will bring a technological perspective to my program website.

Rating: 5 out of 5.