About the Courseware
Copyright | 2027
Authors:
- Audrey Roggenkamp
- Contributions by Nita Rutkosky & Ian Rutkosky
The Marquee Series prepares students to work with Microsoft applications for business or personal use. Incorporating an accelerated, step-by-step, project-based approach, this courseware helps students build competency in effectively using the Access application.
Introducing Access
Getting Started
Section 1: Maintaining Data in Access Tables
Section 2: Creating Tables and Relationships
Section 3: Creating Queries, Forms, and Reports
Section 4: Summarizing Data and Calculating in Forms and Reports
Integrating Applications
A Platform that Delivers
Powered by Cirrus 2.0, the Marquee Series:
- Integrates seamlessly with your institution's learning management system.
- Works on PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.
- Offers Instructor Resources and ongoing support.
- Provides students with immediate feedback.
- Includes streamlined activities and simulations. And more!
Instructor Resources
Cirrus tracks students’ step-by-step interactions, giving instructors visibility into students’ progress and missteps. Instructor resources include:
- Planning: Syllabus suggestions, course performance objectives, skills lists, and student completion time estimates
- Delivery: Teaching tips, suggestions for using Cirrus demonstration elements in the classroom, and discussion questions
- Assessment: Live and annotated PDF model answers for section work and review and assessment activities, rubrics for evaluating student work, Knowledge Check completion exercises, section-based concept exam item banks, and projects that allow students to demonstrate their creativity and skills mastery
What They're Saying
"I am particularly impressed with the Marquee Series offered by Paradigm. This series effectively prepares students to work with Microsoft Office Suite applications for both business and personal use. The accelerated, step-by-step, project-based approach of the Marquee Series helps students build the necessary competencies to use these applications efficiently."
Jane Jones, Dean of Business & Information Technology Division
Mountain Empire Community College
"The Marquee and Benchmark Series offers a comprehensive suite of applications that cater to a wide range of computer skills. Students gain proficiency in essential areas like database management, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. The software's intuitive interface makes it easy for students to grasp complex concepts quickly, allowing them to focus on mastering the material rather than struggling with cumbersome software. We value the content, the service we’re provided by our account representatives, and technical support being there to support our students when required."
Dennis Sigur, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Dillard University