| T5 Process Information/Technological Skills |
T5.1 Use
proper keyboarding with speed and accuracy relative to the task. |
 T5.1.1 Use proper
ergonomics: furniture, monitor height, keyboard position, mouse. |
 T5.1.2 Understand
proper body position, posture, wrist/elbow placement. |
 T5.1.3 Use left and
right hands correctly to locate and use letter and number keys. |
 T5.1.4 Use spacebar,
shift, enter, arrow keys, caps lock, escape, tab, delete and backspace. |
 T5.1.5 Use
proofreading and editing skills including proofreaders' marks. |
 T5.1.6 Keyboard entire
alphabet and punctuation by touch, using correct fingers & hands. |
 T5.1.7 Input
alphabetical text at rate equivalent to current handwriting speed. |
 T5.1.8 Compose at
keyboard using word wrap. |
T5.2 Evaluate
information using electronic references |
 T5.2.1 Use keywords |
 T5.2.2 Use Boolean
logic |
 T5.2.3 Scan for
relevant information |
 T5.2.4 Use appropriate
bibliographic citations for electronic resources |
T5.3 Evaluate
information from the Internet |
 T5.3.1 Determine what
information/products are copyright protected |
 T5.3.2 Scan for
information within an Internet document |
 T5.3.3 Distinguish
between fact and opinion |
 T5.3.4 Evaluate web
site results from a search |
T5.4
Generalize from one operating system or software to another |
 T5.4.1 Recognize
similarities and differences among OS commands and functions |
 T5.4.2 Recognize
similarities and differences among various software applications |
 T5.4.3 Use helping
aids such as tutorials, wizards, templates and manuals |
T5.5 Use
problems solving techniques to troubleshoot technical problems |
 T5.5.1 Be a risk taker
(Use edit and undo) |
 T5.5.2 Read and follow
posted instructions |
 T5.5.3 Record and
communicate information regarding problem |
 T5.5.4 Analyze
situation to determine problem, eval., resources and then apply steps. |
T5.6 Enter
and edit word processing information |
 T5.6.1 Use pull down
menu items including but not limited to: |
  T5.6.1.1 File (New,
Open, Close, Save, Save As, Save All, etc.) |
  T5.6.1.2 View (Normal
Outline, Page Layout, etc.) |
  T5.6.1.3 Edit (Undo,
Repeat, Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, Clear, Select All, etc.) |
  T5.6.1.4 Insert
(Break, Page numbers, Annotation, Date and Time, Field, etc.) |
  T5.6.1.5 Format (Font,
Paragraph, Borders and Shading, Columns, Change Case, etc.) |
  T5.6.1.6 Tools
(Spelling, Grammar, Thesaurus, Hyphenation, Language, etc.) |
  T5.6.1.7 Table (Insert
Table, Delete Cells, Merge Cells, Split Cells, Select Row, etc.) |
 T5.6.2 Create and edit
various types of documents (e.g., portfolio piece, technical writing) |
T5.7 Enter
and edit spreadsheet information |
 T5.7.1 Use pull-down
menu items including but not limited to: |
  T5.7.1.1 File (New,
Open, Close, Save, Save As, Save All, Find File, Summary Info.) |
  T5.7.1.2 Edit (Undo,
Repeat, Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste Special, Fill, Clear, Delete, etc.) |
  T5.7.1.3 View (Formula
Bar, Status Bar, Toolbars, Full Screen, Zoom) |
  T5.7.1.4 Insert
(Cells, Rows, Column, Worksheet, Chart, Macro, Function, Name, etc.) |
  T5.7.1.5 Format
(Cells, Row, Column, Sheet, AutoFormat, Style, Placement) |
  T5.7.1.6 Tools
(Spelling, Auditing, Goal Seeking, Scenarios, Solver, Protection, etc.) |
  T5.7.1.7 Data (Sort,
Filter, Form, Subtotals, Table, Text Column, Consolidate, etc.) |
  T5.7.1.8 Window (New
Windows, Arrange, Hide, Split, Freeze Pane) |
 T5.7.2 Enter,
manipulate and create visual representation of data. |
  T5.7.2.1 Copy
graphs/charts into various applications (Word, Powerpoint, etc.) |
  T5.7.2.2 Create graphs
and charts |
T5.8 Enter
and edit database information |
 T5.8.1 Use features
including but not limited to: |
  T5.8.1.1 Tables |
  T5.8.1.2 Use queries
to manipulate data and answer questions |
  T5.8.1.3 Forms |
  T5.8.1.4 Report |
T5.9 Use
Electronic Mail Software |
 T5.9.1 Communicate
using effective and correct grammar and spelling |
 T5.9.2 Send electronic
mail |
 T5.9.3 Ability to
open, reply, reply all, forward and attach messages |
 T5.9.4 Ability to
setup and effectively use an address book |
T5.10 Use
other electronic devices to process information |
 T5.10.1 Manipulate
data using a graphing calculator |
| T6 Use or Present Information/Technological Skills |
T6.1 Select
appropriate software for a task. |
 T6.1.1 Define an end
product |
 T6.1.2 Develop a plan
for the project |
 T6.1.3 Select software
with appropriate capabilities for the project |
T6.2 Publish
information on the Internet. |
T6.3
Integrate two or more programs |
 T6.3.1 Determine
strengths and weaknesses of applicable software |
 T6.3.2 Determine best
use of software integration |
 T6.3.3 Determine
product outcome/presentation and use software effectively |
 T6.3.4 Integrate
software applications |
 T6.3.5 Insert tables,
charts,...., and other objects from one application into another. |
T6.4 Use a
Word Processor to present information. |
 T6.4.1 Use wizards to
present written communication |
 T6.4.2 Design various
uses for word processing: business plan, report, outline, summaries. |
 T6.4.3 Properly use
tab, formatting, titles and subtitles, spacing and page layout |
 T6.4.4 Write documents
to help with oral presentations (e.g., notes, handouts, multimedia) |
 T6.4.5 Write portfolio
pieces |
T6.5 Create a
presentation or product using application software. |
 T6.5.1 Choose
appropriate information for purpose and audience |
 T6.5.2 Create signs,
banners and cards |
T6.6 Use
digital imaging and audio |
 T6.6.1 Use digital
media for image input and output (camera, scanner, OCR, videodisc) |
 T6.6.2 Use video
conferencing (e.g. CU-SeeMe) |
T6.7
Troubleshoot basic technical problems |
 T6.7.1 Demonstrate
understanding of computer terminology |
 T6.7.2 Determine
potential problems |
 T6.7.3 Connect
peripheral devices (projectors, scan converters, printers) |