Tech+Literacy+Final

**Basic Literacy: Technology Literacy**

 * Identify and employ terminology used to describe basic hardware, software, and networking functions.**
 * Hardware terms: internal hard drive, external optical drive, stylus
 * Software terms: menu, icon, start, close, save, save as, file, scroll bar, cursor, file, select, open, launch, copy/paste, right-click, browser, search engine
 * Network terms: login, password, server, network, shared folder


 * Recognize and describe strategies for identifying, solving, and preventing minor hardware and software problems.**
 * Distinguish between common file formats
 * Identify applications associated with common file formats
 * Access Task Manager options (e.g. End Task)
 * Log on/off and Restart
 * Manually connect to wireless network
 * Repair wireless connection
 * Access Control Panel options (e.g. Add/Remove Programs, System settings)
 * Procedures for visiting the Help Desk


 * Store, access, and manage files and folders.**
 * Save and locates files on appropriate server (iFolder, MS Student, MS Lang Lab)
 * Search/locate files on appropriate local drives (My Computer, My Documents, temp folder, external USB drive)
 * Create folders to store work and save work in correct folder
 * Save work in proper file format
 * Submit assignments electronically (Interact)


 * Utilize proper keyboarding techniques and utilize the keyboard to change computer settings.**
 * Function (Fn) shortcuts (F3-power, F5-wireless, F7-display, spacebar-zoom, Home-End-brightness)
 * Volume and mute
 * Cap Lock, Number Lock, and Escape keys
 * Control-F-C-X-V-A-Z


 * Print documents in hard-copy and electronic form.**
 * Add new network printer
 * Choose from available printers and set default printer
 * Print files to OneNote and PDF


 * Utilize communication and collaboration tools.**
 * Email: Demonstrate proper etiquette, moderate frequency of use, and organize messages.
 * Portal: Access course information, download files, and monitor assignment calendar.
 * Wikis: Understand formatting syntax, utilize discussion tab, and demonstrate etiquette regarding revisions and participation.
 * Blogs: Create and publish posts to proper course, utilize images, hyperlinks, and tags, and comment purposefully and respectfully.


 * Develop basic proficiency with productivity, creativity, and connectivity applications.**
 * Utilize word processing features and functions to develop, revise, and publish documents.
 * Create, save, retrieve, print, and close document
 * Insert tables, illustrations, links, special text, and symbols
 * Define page setup and background, paragraph layout, and arrange page elements
 * Use References tools to create citations and bibliography
 * Check spelling and grammar
 * Apply and format inking
 * Change page views
 * Insert mathematical equations
 * Convert documenst to PDF


 * Select and use spreadsheet formulas and functions to solve problems and present findings.
 * Understand and use the following terms: Cell, column, row, toolbar, cell reference
 * Open, key, navigate, close, save, and print a spreadsheet
 * Enter and edit text, numbers, and formulas
 * Format and modify cells, columns, and rows
 * Create charts


 * Plan, design, and develop a multimedia product to present information.
 * Open, start, and save a new presentation
 * Insert relevant graphics
 * Manipulate text font, size, color, and placement
 * Add background elements, transitions, and narrations
 * Import video clips from an external source
 * Edit and arrange video clips within a digital movie
 * Export final product in proper file format


 * Create, import, and manipulate pictures, graphics, and charts in word-processing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
 * Import images from the Internet, digital camera, and scanner
 * Create objects using draw/paint tools
 * Rotate, duplicate, group, align, resize, and layer objects


 * Locate and manage information through a web browser.
 * Navigate webpages, utilize tabbed browsing, and track history.
 * Define/change homepage, search, security, and privacy settings.
 * Copy, save, and print pages
 * Manage file types and plug-ins
 * Save and organize bookmarks/favorites with a web-based social booking tool


 * Maintain an electronic notebook.
 * Create notebooks, sections and pages
 * Utilize pens, highlighters, and paper types
 * Insert materials from external sources
 * Insert space, covert ink to text, and search
 * Print to/from OneNote
 * Save/backup notebooks
 * Participate in DyKnow learning activities.
 * Join a session
 * Ink/text panels and private notes
 * Save and retrieve notebooks