Gantt Chart Update

(Author's work)

 Hello everyone!

Today I finished my blog and here is an updated Gantt chart which I was using since I introduced it to you. I have added new tasks and as you can see, I had a very busy last weeks of the term. Task with software was most intense as I started it later than it was planned and was left with only weekend to complete the task, however, I made it on time. Last task for myself I added revision of the work as per previous experience I know that it must to be done and it is better to include it in your project plan. I will have to submit this project on 8th of December and deadline for revision is sixth of December, just to be sure that in case of any 'emergency' I will have time to make any changes. Otherwise, I'm ahead of the plan what gives me more time for revision. Can't stress enough of how important this last step is!

Academic paper summary

 

This paper aims to describe positive and negative impact m-learning has on education. It states that m-learning is a teaching and learning system of metods  developed from e-learning with even more advantages and improvements. Social learning is adopting in ways such as unlimited online courses and blended learning models where student learning material is available online and time in classrooms are spend for discussions and exercises. It is popular due to its accessibility, portability, universality, flexibility and so on. Fighting against it is unnecessary, as it seems correct platform and way to educate generations which was born and grow in so called 'technology world'. Based on research results, in period 2013-2017 mostly were published articles with advantages of mobile learning. However, with all advantages there are still some disadvantages such as technical issues, incompatibility with social and cultural norms and unfamiliarity with mobile technologies. Some of disadvantages appears due to m-learning being new to education and more time is needed to learn how to effectively use this tool for greater benefits. Regardless of negative aspects, m-learning soon might not be an option to choose and will be used in all educational institutions. Focus should stay on how to improve and adjust m-learning to receive all benefits it can bring (Criollo-C, Luján-Mora  and Jaramillo-Alcázar, 2018)

References

Criollo-C, S. Luján-Mora, S. and Jaramillo-Alcázar, A. (2018) "Advantages and Disadvantages of M-Learning in Current Education" 2018 IEEE World Engineering Education Conference (EDUNINE), pp. 1-6, DOI: 10.1109/EDUNINE.2018.8450979.

Software functionalities and an example of creating a to-do list

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In Outlook you can exchange emails, create contacts, segregate those contacts in groups such as family, work and there are many more useful, also, standard functions email application has. But I want to show an example of functions a lot of people do not use even if it is very handy. Recently, we were learning about time management and its impact on students. In Outlook you can create a to-do list, manage it, categorise, add to your calendar, set reminder and so on ( Boyce, 2010).

In Outlook you can exchange emails, create contacts, segregate those contacts in groups such as family, work and there are many more useful, also, standard functions email application has. But I want to show an example of functions a lot of people do not use even if it is very handy. Recently, we were learning about time management and its impact on students. In Outlook you can create a to-do list, manage it, categorise, add to your calendar, set reminder and so on.

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As I mentioned, to-do list icon is available on the top of the right corner next to the setting option. When pressed new tab will appear with to-do list. Here, as you can see on the photo number 2, opens easy to use time management tool. You can create lists for studies and daily life. All tasks can be categorised by adding hashtag, labelled, moved, added to the calendar, set a reminder, deadlines and so on. This amazing function of Outlook is very helpful for anyone with busy lifestyle.

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As an example, on the picture 3 you can see I added category DMU. I created a task  by pressing on option 'Add a task' , and steps I must complete. Steps can be added or removed on the right side window.Also, there can be set a reminder for the next day, task can be  labelled and added to the Outlook calendar. By clicking on circle next to the task it will be marked as completed, however, it is reversable. 

References

Boyce, J. (2010) Microsoft Outlook inside out. Microsoft Press. Available at: Microsoft Outlook 2010 Inside Out - Jim Boyce - Google Books (Accessed:1 December 2022)

Software (Overview)

 Hello!

In this post I will describe Outlook software provided to students by DMU. I chose it as it is widely used by students and tutors on a day-to-day basis and not everyone is aware of how useful this app can be. In diagram below you can see what exactly is included in Microsoft office student plan.

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However, Outlook as you can see, is a part of Microsoft office product 'family'. It is a software used for communication, personal information management and time management. You can send and receive emails, create meetings, appointments, and tasks (Student skills hub, 2022).

References

Student skills hub (2022) Available at: https://library.dmu.ac.uk/ms365/outline (Accessed: 1 December 2022).