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QUALIFIER
A1.1.
Make hardware and applications choices (e.g., start up
and shut down computer system and peripherals, open/close a
file, start an application and create a document.)
A1.2.
Navigate using scroll bars, arrow keys, special keys, and
mouse functions.
A1.3.
Identify components of a computer system (e.g., operating
system, platform, drives, memory, window), explain their
functions and use appropriate terminology in speaking about
them.
A1.4.
Save/backup and retrieve a file to/from the desktop, hard
drive, and external storage units, such as thumb drives and
CD’s.
A1.5.
Select a printer and print a document with appropriate
orientation within page setup.
A1.6.
Connect the cables and cords correctly to make a computer
functional.
A1.7.
Use basic editing and formatting features of a word
processing program (e.g., centering, spacing, fonts and styles,
enter and edit text, copy and paste, manipulate fonts, use
writing tools and insert clip art.).
A1.8.
Use basic terminology in speaking about Internet
communications (e.g., browser, search engine, online).
A1.9.
Access the Internet and identify and use basic navigation
features of a browser (e.g., “go,” “back,” “forward”).
A1.10.Add a Web site to Favorites or Bookmark it
for future reference.
A1.11.Identify basic elements of a Web site (e.g., URL,
hyperlinks, etc.) and use a URL.
A1.12.Create and send a message using email. Retrieve and read
email. Reply to sender and forward an email. Save, print and
delete an email.
BRONZE
B1.1.
Identify and use basic features of a computer operating system
(e.g., format/initialize disks, access information on size and
format of a file, create and organize folders on local hard drive
and desktop).
B1.2.
Manage files: save, locate and organize files.
B1.3.
Operate peripheral equipment (e.g., scanner, printer, projector).
B1.4.
Resolve basic technical difficulties (e.g., soft reboot, paper jam,
ink cartridge replacement).
B1.5.
Connect a computer to peripheral devices (e.g., printers), a network
outlet, and take proper care of the system.
B1.6.
Use editing and formatting features (margins, cut and paste,
spelling, and page numbers).
B1.7.
Insert images (e.g., graphics, clip art) from different sources into
word-processed documents.
B1.8.
Create a report or newsletter using word-processing or desktop
publishing software.
B1.9.
Describe the structure and function of spreadsheet (e.g., cells,
rows, columns, and formulas) and apply basic formatting features,
such as repositioning columns and rows.
B1.10.
Create an original spreadsheet, entering simple formulas (various
number formats, equations, percentages, exponents).
B1.11.Interpret spreadsheet information, and produce simple charts
from data.
B1.12.
Define terms (field, table, record etc.) and functions of a database
and use it for simple analysis.
B1.13.Create, copy and manipulate graphics using a drawing or
painting program (e.g., adjust scale, size, shape).
B1.14.
Create a simple multimedia presentation using PowerPoint or similar
softward, and explain the terminology (slide, transition, etc.)
B1.15. Differentiate
among browser, email program and Internet service provider.
B1.16.
Organize Bookmarks or Favorites into folders for
future reference.
B1.17. Identify
and use basic search strategies on the Internet.
B1.18. Send
an email attachment, open and save on to the desktop.
B1.19. Create
an address book in an e-mail program.
SILVER
C1.1.
Save (also retrieve, load, and import) documents in different file
formats (e.g., RTF, HTML) to facilitate file sharing.
C1.2.
Use a variety of external peripherals (e.g., digital camera,
camcorder, CD-RW, scanner) and connect them to a computer or
distance learning equipment.
C1.3.
Resolve commonly occurring technology problems, and use proper
terminology or communicating them (e.g., frozen screen, disk error,
printing problems).
C1.4.
Identify, download and use multimedia, graphic, sound and video
files.
C1.5.
Install new software from a variety of sources (e.g., CD, downloads,
plug-ins and applications) per district policies.
C1.6.
Use built-in calculating features and create basic interactive
tutorial functions in a spreadsheet application like MS Excel.
C1.7.
Create and customize charts or graphs in spreadsheet. Define and use
built-in data functions of a spreadsheet such as sort, filter, find.
C1.8.
Perform simple operations in a database (e.g., browse, sort, search,
delete, add data, define field formats, etc.).
C1.9.
Create a multimedia presentation that includes imported sound and
graphic files, tables and a design template.
C1.10.Share links and documents online among users via email or
other posting.
C1.11.Create a basic Web site with three linked pages.
GOLD
D1.1.
Troubleshoot hardware problems and add new hardware.
D1.2.
Identify and use methods for transferring, downloading,
and converting graphic, sound, and videother files. Use
different graphic file formats where appropriate (e.g., PICT,
TIFF, JPEG).
D1.3.
Import/export and link data between spreadsheet,
databases and other applications, including presentation
applications.
D1.4.
Design, create and manipulate an original database.
D1.5.
Create and post a Web page per program policy.