GirlSpark 2018

Empowered by Tech · Spark for Future

Welcome to the GirlSpark e-Classroom!

As a mandatory training session before you apply for the GirlSpark camp, the newly introduced GirlSpark e-Classroom aims at providing you a taste on technical trainings, the power of technologies that can improve the world, so as to better equip potential participants like you for the Mini-Hackathon in the GirlSpark Camp.

 

Training Curriculum

The e-Classroom consists of a total of 3 modules – Module 1 is mandatory and you can choose 2 courses among Module 2 & 3 (total: around 2.5 hours total, including assessment)

  • Module 1: Technology for Social Good
  • Module 2: Boost Your Productivity with Office 365
  • Module 3: Introduction to the Latest Microsoft Technologies

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the e-Classroom training, you shall be able to:

  • Obtain basic understanding on Microsoft’s effort in driving social goods with innovative technologies and ideas
  • Acquire basic knowledge on certain Microsoft technologies and productivity tools
  • Share your reflections and learnings in the simple assessment in the application form
  • Get a certificate in appreciation of your successful completion of the GirlSpark e-Classroom training

Time Required

Approximately 2.5 hours (including assessment)

Step-by-Step Guide to the e-Classroom

STEP 1

Complete the full list of Module 1: Technology for Social Good videos (mandatory)

 

STEP 2

Complete at least 2 videos among Module 2 & 3. Here you some samples of choice for your easy understanding:

  1. OneDrive: Store, Sync, and Share your Personal Files (Module 2) + Empowering Your Journey to the Cloud (Module 3)
  2. OneDrive: Store, Sync, and Share your Personal Files (Module 2) + Office Tips and Tricks (Module 2)
  3. Empowering Your Journey to the Cloud (Module 3) + Transform Big Data into Intelligent Action with Advanced Analytics (Module 3)

    *You are also highly encouraged and welcome to complete as many videos as you want if you're hungry for new knowledge!
     

 

STEP 3

After you finished the videos, proceed to the simple assessment along with the camp application by:

  1. Click the “Participate” button on main page
  2. Register / Login with an Agorize account
  3. Fill-in personal details
  4. Complete the assessment questions and the remaining part of the camp application

Points to Note

  • This e-Classroom is a mandatory training in the GirlSpark application process. You're required to undergo a simple assessment on the video content when you submit the application.
  • You don’t have to watch all the videos in one go – feel free to manage your e-learning throughout the whole application period and complete the assessments with camp application by 8th November 2017.
  •  The training resources for GirlSpark e-Classroom is powered by Microsoft Tech Academy – Feel free to enrich your learnings there with more free online trainings on technology and innovations!

Start the GirlSpark e-Classroom right away by watching the below videos!

 
GirlSpark e-Classroom

 

Module 1:

Technology for Social Good (Mandatory)

(30 min – assessment inclusive) 

Video Topic

Length

1.     Inspiration Video: Empowering

1 min

2.     Inspiration Video: Glasses for the Blind

(seeing AI)

3 min

3.     Inspiration Video: Project Emma

(IoT and data)

3 min

4.     Inspiration Video: City Unlocked

(3D audio navigation system)

3 min

5.     Inspiration Video: Crossroads

(Azure, local case)

2 min

6.     Inspiration Video: OneNote for Dyslexia (O365, immersive reader)

3 min

 

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Module 2:

Boost Your Productivity with Office 365

(approx. 1 hour – assessment inclusive)

Please select 2 video topics from Modules 2 & 3!

Video Topic

Length

1.     OneDrive: Store, Sync, and Share your Personal Files

20 min

2.     Microsoft OneNote: Basics and Beyond

(Productivity Demo)

50 min

3.     Introduction to O365

33 min

4.     O365 for Start-ups and Scale ups

23 min

5.     Office Tips and Tricks

22 min

6.    Boost Your Marketing with Office 365 (Create Display Advertising + Publish Newsletters)

22 min

 

 

                                 

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Module 3:

Introduction to the Latest Microsoft Technologies

(approx. 1 hour – assessment inclusive)

 

Video Topic

Length

1.     Empowering Your Journey to the Cloud

40 min

2.     Transform Big Data into Intelligent Action with Advanced Analytics

50 min

3.  Introduction to Data Science

      (What is Data Science + Data Organization + Data visualization + Data Analysis)

53 min

 

 

 

 

 

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