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STEPS ON HOW TO CREATE PORTFOLIO?

Portfolio Title:
"AE21: IT Tools in Business – A Portfolio of Activities"

1. Cover Page
 Portfolio Title: "AE21: IT Tools in Business – A Portfolio of Activities"
 Your Name
 Date
 Course/Program Name
 Instructor’s Name
Optional: You may include a relevant image or graphic, such as icons for
Microsoft Office programs or business tools.

2. Table of Contents
List the sections of your portfolio with corresponding page numbers (or
links if it's a digital portfolio).
1. Introduction to the Portfolio
2. Microsoft Word 2010 Activities
o Activity 1: Creating Professional Documents
o Activity 2: Document Formatting and Presentation
o Activity 3: Collaboration and Research Paper Enhancements
3. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Activities
o Activity 4: Presentation Creation and Development
o Activity 5: Designing a Business Presentation
o Activity 6: Adding Rich Media to PowerPoint
4. Microsoft Excel 2010 Activities
o Activity 7: Introduction to Excel and Basic Formulas
o Activity 8: Data Analysis with PivotTables and PivotCharts
o Activity 9: Using Charts and Graphs for Business Reports
o Activity 10: Advanced Excel Functions (What-If Analysis, Solver)
5. Conclusion
6. References (if applicable)

3. Introduction to the Portfolio

 Objective: Provide a brief overview of the portfolio’s purpose. Explain that
this portfolio demonstrates your proficiency in using IT tools (Microsoft
Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and showcases your ability to apply them to
real-world business activities.
 Overview of IT Tools in Business: Discuss the importance of IT tools in
modern business, including how they streamline processes, facilitate
communication, enhance decision-making, and improve productivity.
  Portfolio Structure: Outline the structure of the portfolio and the activities
included, explaining the connection between each tool and its practical
application in business.

4. Microsoft Word 2010 Activities

Activity 1: Creating Professional Documents
 Objective: Create a professional business document, such as a report,
proposal, or memorandum, using Microsoft Word.
 Task: Write a report on a business topic (e.g., a market analysis, project
proposal, or company overview).
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Use of styles, headings, and subheadings for document
organization.
 Application of font styles and formatting for readability.
 Insertion of tables, images, and graphics for visual appeal and
clarity.
 Outcome: A polished, professional document suitable for business
presentation.
Activity 2: Document Formatting and Presentation
 Objective: Enhance the presentation of a business document by applying
advanced formatting techniques.
 Task: Revise the document from Activity 1 to include page numbers, a
table of contents, footnotes, and custom styles.
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Use of paragraph formatting, bullet points, and numbered lists.
 Advanced use of page layout options (margins, orientation, headers,
footers).
 Creating and customizing a Table of Contents.
 Outcome: A well-organized document with clear navigation features.
Activity 3: Collaboration and Research Paper Enhancements
 Objective: Work on a collaborative project and incorporate research using
Word’s collaboration tools.
 Task: Collaborate with a peer (or simulate collaboration) on a research
paper. Use the "Track Changes" and "Comments" features to make
revisions.
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Tracking and reviewing document revisions.
 Inserting citations and references for a research paper.
 Using Word's built-in research tools for citing sources.
 Outcome: A properly cited and revised research paper with all
collaborative comments and edits.

5. Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Activities

Activity 4: Presentation Creation and Development
 Objective: Create a business presentation using PowerPoint.
 Task: Create a presentation on a business topic (e.g., a product launch,
sales report, or marketing strategy).
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Use of slide layouts and templates.
 Organizing content with text, images, and charts.
 Adding transitions and animations for smooth delivery.
  Outcome: A well-structured presentation that communicates the key points
effectively.
Activity 5: Designing a Business Presentation
 Objective: Design a visually appealing and professional presentation.
 Task: Revise the presentation from Activity 4, applying design principles
(color schemes, font choices, and alignment).
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Customizing themes and templates.
 Creating and manipulating shapes, SmartArt, and graphics.
 Applying consistent and professional design elements across all
slides.
 Outcome: A visually cohesive and professionally designed presentation.
Activity 6: Adding Rich Media to PowerPoint
 Objective: Enhance the presentation with multimedia elements.
 Task: Add relevant images, videos, and audio to the presentation.
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Inserting and formatting pictures and videos.
 Adding background music or voice narration to slides.
 Using photo albums and creating interactive elements.
 Outcome: A dynamic and engaging presentation that uses multimedia
effectively to communicate the message.

6. Microsoft Excel 2010 Activities

Activity 7: Introduction to Excel and Basic Formulas
 Objective: Learn to navigate Excel and apply basic formulas for data
analysis.
 Task: Create a simple spreadsheet for tracking business expenses or
sales data. Use basic formulas like SUM, AVERAGE, and IF to perform
calculations.
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Creating and formatting Excel worksheets.
 Using basic arithmetic functions for data analysis.
 Applying conditional formatting for easier data interpretation.
 Outcome: A functional and formatted Excel spreadsheet for managing
business data.
Activity 8: Data Analysis with PivotTables and PivotCharts
 Objective: Use PivotTables and PivotCharts to analyze and summarize
large datasets.
 Task: Take a dataset (e.g., sales data) and create a PivotTable to
summarize key information. Use PivotCharts to visualize the data.
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Creating and customizing PivotTables for data analysis.
 Using filters, rows, and columns to organize and summarize data.
 Creating PivotCharts to visualize trends and patterns.
 Outcome: A well-organized PivotTable with corresponding PivotCharts to
present data insights.
Activity 9: Using Charts and Graphs for Business Reports
 Objective: Create visually appealing charts to represent business data.
 Task: Create different types of charts (bar, line, pie) from the sales or
performance data.
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Creating and customizing various chart types.
  Formatting chart elements like legends, labels, and titles.
 Using charts for business decision-making.
 Outcome: A set of charts that clearly present business data for reports.
Activity 10: Advanced Excel Functions (What-If Analysis, Solver)
 Objective: Apply advanced Excel functions to solve business problems.
 Task: Use Excel's Goal Seek, Scenario Manager, and Solver to perform a
what-if analysis for a business case (e.g., pricing strategy, budget
forecasting).
 Skills Demonstrated:
 Using Goal Seek and Scenario Manager for scenario analysis.
 Applying Solver for optimization and decision-making.
 Outcome: A comprehensive business model using advanced Excel
functions to solve complex problems.

7. Conclusion
 Summary: Recap the key activities and the skills you have gained
throughout the course. Highlight how you can now apply IT tools like
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in a variety of business settings to
improve efficiency and productivity.
 Reflection: Reflect on how these activities have deepened your
understanding of business IT tools and how you will use them in your
career moving forward.
 Future Goals: Outline any further learning or certifications you intend to
pursue related to business IT tools.

8. References
 Books, Articles, Websites: Include any textbooks, articles, or online
resources that you used during the course.

Final Touches
 Proofreading and Editing: Ensure that your portfolio is well-written, free of
grammatical errors, and follows a consistent format.
 Visual Elements: Incorporate screenshots or diagrams where applicable to
demonstrate your work.