BSF - Building a Strong Foundation {OVERVIEW}

Building a Strong Foundation

List of Lessons

In this module, we will study the following topics:

Fundamentals of Collaboration

      • Develop an understanding of key teamwork skills.
      • Learn strategies to build and improve your collaboration and teamwork skills.
      • Explore the common practice of collaboration in CS, pair programming.

Time Management Lesson

      • Understand what time management is and explore strategies for managing your time effectively.

Technical Skills

      • Exploring the Google Workspace tools to help you improve productivity and collaboration in school, at your job, and in life.

Module Objectives

  • Identify key teamwork skills.
  • Create a plan to manage your time effectively.
  • Design a plan using the Google Workspace tool to effectively create a plan of action.

Key Terms

Pair Programming: A software development technique in which two programmers work together at one workstation.

Google Drive: File storage service that allows you to manage, organize, edit, and share files online.

Google Docs: Word processing application that allows you to write, edit, and collaborate.

Google Sheets: Versatile application that allows you to present information such as creating a budget or even organizing a shopping list.

Google Slides: Presentation application that allows you to design slide decks and collaborate.

G-Mail: Google email program that allows you to send and receive messages with family, friends, and colleagues around the world.

Time Management: The process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities.

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