Word Processing Skills

1. Create and save a new document 
1. *Identify intended use 
2. *Use save and save as 
2. Open, view, and print documents 
1. Print entire file 
2. *Use print preview 
3. Format documents 
1. *Selecting font style & size 
2. *Word spacing 
3. *Indenting 
4. Use a word processor in real world context to: 
1. Write stories or poems 

Fundamental Computer Skills

1. Use and understand basic computer related terms: 
1. Login (log-in) 
2. Cursor 
3. Icon 
4. Scroll bar 
5. Hour glass/busy 
6. Word processor 
7. Internet 
8. *Minimize 
9. *Maximize 
10. *Network 
11. *Directory 
12. *Open File 
2. Identify basic computer hardware components and peripheral devices: 
1. Keyboard & mouse 
2. Monitor 
3. Printer 
4. Headphones/Speakers 
5. CD-ROM 
6. *Hard drive 
7. *Floppy drive 
8. *Disk 
9. *File server 
3. Care and appropriate use of hardware 
1. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of keyboard & mouse 
2. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of computer disks 
3. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of CD-ROM 
4. Demonstrate ability to turn computer off/on independently 
5. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of printer 
6. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of special keyboard keys (Shift key, arrow keys, spacebar, Backspace, Enter key) 
7. *Demonstrate appropriate care and use of special keyboard keys (Ctrl, Alt, Delete, Tab, Esc) 
4. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software 
1. *Word processing 
5. Use basic computer management skills 
1. Demonstrate ability to access and exit software 
2. *Demonstrate ability to manage files (saving, retrieving) 

Computer Networking and Telecommunication Skills

1. Use the network by: 
1. Demonstrating appropriate use of log-in numbers/names 
2. *Demonstrating appropriate use of network printing 
3. *Saving files to individual home directories 
4. *Using multiple storage drives (A:\, G:\, and S:\) 

Legal/Ethical Skills

1. Shows understanding of appropriate legal/ethical conduct by: 
1. Demonstrating appropriate use of computers 
2. Demonstrating appropriate computer etiquette 
3. Following the MBS Policy regarding technology resources 
4. Respecting the privacy of all users through use of security rules outlined in MBS Policy 
5. Obeying copyright laws 

ACTIVITIES

• Students will save their work in their home directories. 
• Students will write and print original stories, letters, and short reports using a word processor. 
• Teachers will take students on a tour of the school, showing them the wiring closets, file server, and network printers. 
• Students will be asked to "save as" in a word processing program and choose the shared drive (S) and use their login numbers for the file name. The students will then open someone else's file to read or edit. 
• Students will use the network by beginning work in the lab and finishing up in the classroom. 
• Students will use Word Art in Word to create signs for their desks for Open House. 
• Students will use PowerPoint to present their favorite books.