Week 14: Digital Business Tools & Technology

Overview

This week focuses on digital business tools and platforms, cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) terminology, cybersecurity and data protection vocabulary, and digital transformation concepts and language.

Topics Covered

Digital business tools and platforms
Cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) terminology
Cybersecurity and data protection vocabulary
Digital transformation concepts and language

Class Activities for the Week

Course Period 1 (2 hours)

Assignment introduction: Business Technology Quick Start Guide
Introduction to digital business tools and technologies
Class activity: Exploration of risks and opportunities associated with tools and technologies
Group work: Create a typology of cloud software types with examples

Course Period 2 (2 hours)

Workshop: Requirements for cybersecurity and data protection measures
Case study: Identify a technology company leading in digital transformation

Independent/Group Assignments (and Point Totals)

Assignment: Business Technology Quick Start Guide (3 points)
- Select a cloud or SaaS technology used commonly in business environments
- Create a Quick Start Guide to help employees quickly learn to operate the technology
- Include a clear explanation of the technology and its business applications, instructions for use, key terminology, and troubleshooting tips
- Due date: End of week
Class attendance and participation (2 points)

Learning Resources

ISO 27001 on data security
Examples of user guides

📥 Download this Content

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🤖 GAI Study Prompts

Copy the downloaded content and try it with these prompts:

“Help me create a comprehensive Quick Start Guide for [specific SaaS technology]”
“What are essential cybersecurity concepts I should understand for business contexts?”
“Create examples of digital transformation vocabulary with business applications”
“Generate scenarios for explaining cloud computing concepts to non-technical business audiences”

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