About the Courseware
Copyright | 2027
Authors
- Audrey Roggenkamp
- Contributions by Nita Rutkosky & Ian Rutkosky
Marquee Series: Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, Brief Edition provides a complete solution for learning how to use Microsoft 365 applications. Develop skills and knowledge through a learning pathway that includes a series of training, practice, and assessment activities.
Information Technology Essentials
Getting Started
WORD
- Introducing Word
- Section 1: Creating and Editing a Document
- Section 2: Formatting Characters and Paragraphs
- Section 3: Formatting and Enhancing a Document
EXCEL
- Introducing Excel
- Section 1: Organizing and Analyzing Data
- Section 2: Editing and Formatting Worksheets
- Section 3: Using Functions, Adding Visual Elements, and Setting Page Layout
ACCESS
- Introducing Access
- Section 1: Maintaining Data in Access Tables
- Section 2: Creating Tables and Relationships
- Section 3: Creating Queries, Forms, and Reports
POWERPOINT
- Introducing PowerPoint
- Section 1: Preparing a Presentation
- Section 2: Editing and Enhancing Slides
- 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