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 
5. Line spacing 
6. Change case 
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 
3. Generate letters 

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 
24. *Desktop publishing 
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) 
8. Demonstrate appropriate care and use of special keyboard keys (Home, End, Page Up, Page Down) 
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 
7. *Sending and receiving electronic mail 

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 
2. Information organization: 
1. Identify useful information from search 
2. Take notes/paraphrase from search 
3. *Cite electronic sources for bibliography 

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 
4. Use Word Art to enhance titles or to create original art 
3. Customize 
1. Add slide transitions to your slide show 
4. 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) 
5. 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 contribute computer terminology to be displayed on a technology bulletin board, or wall. Throughout the year teachers will lead a brief discussion on the definition and appropriate usage of the term. 
• Students will write a descriptive or expository paragraph concerning any one of the items listed under care and appropriate use of hardware. 
• Teachers will type in Daily Oral Language sentences and save the file. Students will open the file and make necessary changes. 
• Students will create a short Acrostic Poem using Word Art for their first letters. Students can illustrate their poems by inserting pictures they have created. 
• Students will use the Word Processor to type their science reports on ecosystems. They will create their own graphics and insert them into their reports. 
• Students will add information management terminology to their terminology bulletin board and discuss appropriate use and the definitions. 
• Students will choose a state to research and will create a multimedia presentation. This presentation will include graphics, text, transitions, and slide linking buttons.