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. Use print preview 
2. Print entire file or selected parts 
3. Format documents 
1. Selecting font style & size 
2. Word spacing 
3. Indenting 
4. Justifying text 
5. Line spacing 
6. Selecting page orientation 
7. Margins 
8. Setting tabs 
9. Using headers, footers, & pagination 
4. Edit text 
1. Changing font style & size 
2. Cutting, copying, pasting, & deleting text 
3. Using spell check 
4. Using thesaurus 
5. Using find & replace feature 
5. Use desktop publishing techniques 
1. Inserting graphics 
2. Sizing graphics 
3. Columns 
4. Tables 
6. Use a word processor in real world context to: 
1. Write stories or poems 
2. Type reports 
3. Generate letters 
4. *Add entries to a bibliography 
5. Create a resume 

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. Minimize 
8. Maximize 
9. Network 
10. Directory 
11. Open File 
12. Edit 
13. Hardware 
14. Software 
15. Electronic mail (e-mail) 
16. Copyright 
17. Software piracy 
18. License agreement 
19. Computer manual 
20. File 
21. Telecommunication 
22. Multimedia 
23. Internet 
24. Desktop publishing 
25. Database 
26. Query 
27. Field 
28. Record 
29. Spreadsheet 
30. Cell 
31. Column 
32. Row 
33. Formula 
34. Boolean search 
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 
10. RAM 
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. (ESC, Shift, arrow keys, spacebar, backspace, Delete, Enter, Alt, Ctrl, etc.) 
4. Identify the functions and advantages of computer productivity software 
1. Word processing 
2. Telecommunications 
3. Spreadsheet 
4. Database 
5. Use basic computer management skills 
1. Demonstrate ability to access and exit software 
2. Demonstrate ability to manage files (saving, retrieving) 
3. Demonstrate ability to organize file 
4. Demonstrate ability to use disk utilities (formatting, copying, deleting, creating backup, saving) 

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 
8. Setting up user passwords 
9. Knowing the importance of password security 

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 the 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 
7. Produce research project incorporating information retrieved from at least two different types of sources 
8. *Use of student created database 
2. Information organization: 
1. Identify useful information from search 
2. Take notes/paraphrase from search 
3. Cite electronic sources for bibliography 
3. Information analysis: 
1. Compare information from at least two sources 
2. Identify trends in data 
3. Evaluate for accuracy, relevance, appropriateness, comprehensiveness, and bias 

Database Skills

1. Creating and saving databases 
1. *Identify intended use 
2. *Specify data organization 
3. *Name fields 
4. *Set field attributes 
5. *Enter data in a consistent form 
6. *Edit data as needed 
2. Retrieving data 
1. Sort 
2. Search for specific data by field 
3. Edit data 
1. *Add records to a file 
2. *Add fields to a record 
3. *Delete records from a database file 
4. *Delete a field from a record 
5. *Save updated records 

Spreadsheet Skills

1. Creating and saving spreadsheets 
1. Identify intended use 
2. Specify data organization 
3. Determine columns and rows 
4. Set cell attributes 
5. Create simple calculation formulas 
6. Enter and edit data 
2. Retrieving data 
1. Sort data 
2. Create chart(s) 
3. Print spreadsheets 
3. Edit data 
1. Insert column or row 
2. Delete column or row 
3. Use fill down/across 
4. Save updated spreadsheet 
4. Generating graphs from spreadsheets 
1. Determine and create appropriate type of graph 

Multimedia Skills

1. Prepare an electronic presentation 
1. Create and edit slides/screens 
2. Add and edit text (font, size, color) 
3. Design a presentation using 4 or more different forms of media 
2. Creating 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 
2. Use sounds to enhance your presentation *Optional 
3. Place video in your presentation *Optional 
4. Create slide layouts for tables and/or charts 
5. Create a hyper-link to at least one Web site 
6. Arrange slides/screens in a logical and appropriate order 
7. Animate text and/or graphics to add impact *Optional 
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) 
3. *Save As HTML for use on a web page 
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 
4. Create notes to have for final presentation