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ObjectiveIn this learning activity you will create a short video of one of your(solved)Excel models. You will useZoom to record a (up to 6–minute)video explaining the basics of your model (what it does and how and why it is useful to a user).Through this learning activity,you will engage in the following. 1.To practiceand demonstrate effective communication skills by explaining the functionality of an Excel model, using current technology tools (Zoom). The ideal is to “sell”your model to your audience. 2.To demonstrate proper knowledge of building and using an Excel modeland how it can be useful(i.e.,what business problem does it solve, “what–if”functionality/analysis your model has).The more complex and interesting the model, the better.Simple models are not impressive.The modelyou present should come from one of the homework problems you solved, NOT from the examples in the textbook.Presentations with more complex modelswill earn a higher grade. Presentations with simpler models will earn a lower grade. Think of your audience asyourfutureboss, or afutureclient that is interested in using anExcel to improve their business operation or solve a business problem. Points to think about:•Best practice is to show youfacewhile you recordand presentso the audience can “connect”with you. Impress your audience with your presentation skills and with an interestingenough excel modelthat displays your superior Excel skills (not just basic skills). •Practice going over your model several times, think about how you would want someone to show the model to youfor maximum comprehension. Explain the benefits.•Remember, your task is to show or“walk” your audience through your model,so they see the benefit of using it in their respective workplace(make assumptions as to the workplace).Emphasize explaining the “whyyoushould use this model”that youare showing. Demonstratethe power of “what–if”functionality your modelprovidesthe audience.•Keep in mind you could sharethis video toa potential future employer to display your superior knowledge of Excel and your ability to present informationvirtually.The more professionaland interestingthe presentation, the better odds at landing the job. Simple RubricTo obtain a good grade, I expect the following:1.Complete/submitthe project on time.Late assignmentswill not be accepted. 2.Take note ofALL the pointsabove.3.Themodel you choose must come from a solved problem, not simply from a textbook example. 4.The more complex/involved the model, the higher the grade. Simple models are boring!5.Were objectives 1 and 2 above achieved through the video?My goal is to be as generous as possible grading this assignment;your job is to put good effort into it and produce a high–qualitypresentationthat “sells”an interesting and complex (enough)model to the audienceand shows them the benefit of using it.Your aim should be to impress your audience!