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. *Print selected parts 
3. Format documents 
1. Selecting font style & size 
2. Word spacing 
3. Indenting 
4. *Justifying text 
4. Edit text 
1. *Changing font style & size 
5. Use desktop publishing techniques 
1. *Inserting graphics 
2. *Sizing graphics 
6. 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 
13. *Edit 
14. *Hardware 
15. *Software 
16. *Copyright 
17. *Software piracy 
18. *License agreement 
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 

Information Management Skills

1. Access/retrieve information: 
1. *Identify a need for information 
2. *Identify appropriate resources 
3. *Use of library catalog (LAN) 

ACTIVITIES

• Students will find technology vocabulary in a word search puzzle. 
• Students will write stories "All About Me". 
• Media Specialists will instruct students in use of library catalog. Students will then be given a subject (such as airplanes) and will be asked to find a book on said subject. This activity is then repeated for title and author. 
• Teachers will discuss shared printers with the children and how you print from your classroom and pick it up somewhere else. 
• Students will share stories on shared drive with students in other classes. 
• Students will create Power Point presentations on life in the second grade to present to 1st graders at the end of the year.