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 
2. *Cutting, copying, pasting, & deleting text 
3. *Using spell check 
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 
2. *Type reports 

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 
19. *Electronic mail (e-mail) 
20. *Computer manual 
21. *File 
22. *Telecommunication 
23. *Multimedia 
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 
2. *Telecommunications (E-mail & Internet) 
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:\) 
5. *Accessing on-line information for research 
6. *Accessing information from a directory 

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) 
4. *Use of Internet 
5. *Define search parameters 
6. *Use of commercial database - AVL 

Multimedia Skills

1. Prepare an electronic presentation 
1. *Create and edit slides/screens 
2. *Add and edit text (font, size, color) 
2. Change the look of your presentation 
1. *Customize the background 
2. *Arrange objects on the slide/screen 
3. *Insert graphics, clip art, and/or digital pictures 
3. Save 
1. *Save a presentation as a new and/or existing presentation and close the file 
2. *Save As presentation to a new location (shared directory for presentation) 
4. Present 
1. *Open an existing multi-media project 
2. *Practice presentation skills for audience (use of microphone, posture, delivery skills) 
3. *Deliver presentation using projection device 

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

• Students will be given a crossword puzzle or word search dealing with computer technology. 
• Students will access DOL (Daily Oral Language) activities in the form of a computer file in a shared directory. They will open the file and make corrections through editing. 
• Students will be given a file containing mixed-up stories from basal reader or novels. They will use cut and paste to put the story in the correct order. 
• Students will type in spelling words and use the spelling checker to check for accuracy. 
• Students will insert a picture and write sentences to describe the picture, underlining the adjectives in the sentences that describe the picture. 
• Students will create a journal on the computer and add to it daily. 
• Students will type "thank you" letters to visiting speakers. 
• Students will write book reports on computer. 
• For an enrichment Type III project, students will use a variety of CD-ROM sources to find information available. 
• After studying a given a topic to research, create original graphics in PaintBrush or other programs and save in a shared directory. These files will then be accessible for use in group projects. Text and graphics can then be used in PowerPoint presentations and shared with others. 
• Students will enhance written stories and reports by adding graphics and clip art. 
• Students will type sentences and bold the nouns, italicize the adjectives, and underline the verbs. 
• Multimedia skills can be integrated with social studies, foreign language, and language arts curriculum by having students compose a PowerPoint presentation as a product of the student's individual research on a French topic. 
• Students will publish a poem using Word.  They will use Paint Brush to draw an illustration and copy it into the Word document.