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How to get Microsoft 365 via WGU (located in the Learning section):

https://cm.wgu.edu/t5/Frequently-Asked-Questions/Microsoft-365-for-WGU-Students/ta-p/2395

Go to your computer settings.

Click on accounts>your info>manage accounts

Log in with your WGU in the browser that pops up.

Go to "office apps" on the left hand side.

Clock on Apps and Devices. It should pop up for you to install the physical apps to your computer.

You can also go from your browser 365. (https://office.wgu.edu.)

Click on the top right of the page where your name is. Click view account. And follow the other steps as listed.

This may be the only time I say this, but please review my study guide before starting any material. It contains the main functions needed for the PA/OA and will help work through any issues that may occur while taking the PA for the first time. Some people thought this was such an accessible course that they attempted to jump into the PA early and ended up sitting in front of a custom Excel spreadsheet for hours. Please do not do that. It is a hair-pulling experience. My study guide is short and may refresh some of the tools you already know.

While I was taking the class, the course chatter never worked. The instructors indicated that they had been waiting for it to be fixed. This meant any issues required requesting assistance from the pool of instructors or your specific one. They were pretty responsive in answering questions.

• [ ] C268 Study Guide with Key Functions for PA/OA

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SZwswJz8h_AscUoICbubw6iBwxQBI1Xc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117706842253761808862&rtpof=true&sd=true

• [ ] Follow C268 Guidelines for the class:

  • [ ] Microsoft365 is free for students and will have the latest version of Excel. Download it onto the computer.
  • [ ] Disable antiviruses that may block macros (I have this issue with Malewarebytes)
  • [ ] Click on properties on the Excel document and unblock Macros
  • [ ] Excel spreadsheets contain task guides, submission, and view report button. The homework helps to practice this area. View report will allow you to see the grade for the submission and what objectives their were and their points scores.

  

  • [ ] The PA/OA are identical except for numbers, but that does not make it easier. The Examity requirements are higher.
    • [ ] The person must have higher speed and a dedicated line
    • [ ] There are no breaks because the document is physically saved to your computer and cannot be altered by the proctor
    • [ ] The exam takes longer than traditional exams. I took about 2 hours, but the max is 4 hours
    • [ ] The details of the exam guidelines can be found at the end of all the lessons labeled 12.1
    • [ ] At the end of the exam, you are required to show the proctor that the exam has been deleted and trash bin emptied