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1.0 Basic Computer Operations
 

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1.1 Start up and shut down computer systems and peripherals.	1	2	3	4
1.2 Work with windows/icons	1	2	3	4
1.3 Understand the difference between documents/applications, files/folders, hard drive/disk.	1	2	3	4
1.4 Name, save, retrieve, revise and rename a document.	1	2	3	4
1.5 Create and work with sub-directories/folders.	1	2	3	4
1.6 Copy, save, and print documents.	1	2	3	4
1.7 Open and work with many applications at once.	1	2	3	4
1.8 Initialize, name, and rename floppy disk/hard drive.	1	2	3	4
1.9 Understand storage and memory capacities of disks, hard drives, and CD-ROMS.	1	2	3	4
1.10 Make backup copies of key applications and documents	1	2	3	4

 

2.0 Set Up, Maintenance, and Trouble Shooting
 

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2.1 Setup a computer system	1	2	3	4
2.2 Reboot a "crashed" computer	1	2	3	4
2.3 Use self-help resources to correct common hardware, software and printing problems.	1	2	3	4
2.4 Guard against computer viruses	1	2	3	4
2.5 Install/upgrade an application.	1	2	3	4

3.0 Word Processing
 

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3.1 Enter, edit, copy and move text.	1	2	3	4
3.2 Change font, margins, alignment, tabs	1	2	3	4
3.3 Use word count, spell checker, thesaurus	1	2	3	4
3.4 Use find/replace commands	1	2	3	4
3.5 Insert page numbers, headers and footers	1	2	3	4
3.6 Add columns, tables, graphs to a document.	1	2	3	4
3.7 Insert, resize, and move clip art in a document.	1	2	3	4
3.8 Save in text and other formats.	1	2	3	4

 

4.0 Spreadsheets/graphing
 

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4.1 Create a simple spreadsheet	1	2	3	4
4.2 Enter data into an existing spreadsheet	1	2	3	4
4.3 Produce and modify a graph	1	2	3	4
4.4. Create/copy formulas and functions to perform calculations	1	2	3	4
4.5 Insert a spreadsheet/graph into a word processing document	1	2	3	4

5.0 Databases
 

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5.1 Sort and search a database for specific information	1	2	3	4
5.2 Add/remove data from an existing database	1	2	3	4
5.3 Create a database	1	2	3	4
5.4 Create and print customized reports and labels	1	2	3	4
5.5 Insert databases fields into word processed documents.	1	2	3	4

 

6.0 Local Area Networks
 

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6.1 Use a file server (Dr. Brain) e.g. connect/logon, retrieve/or save a document or program to a specified location on a file server.	1	2	3	4
6.2 Switch between local talk and Ethernet	1	2	3	4
6.3 Share files with others	1	2	3	4

 

7.0 Internet
 

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7.1 Compose, send, forward and reply to e-mail	1	2	3	4
7.2 Send and open E-mail attachments	1	2	3	4
7.3 Use address books	1	2	3	4
7.4. Save, print, and delete e-mail	1	2	3	4
7.5 Join and respond to a listserv	1	2	3	4
7.6 Subscribe, retrieve and post a message on a newsgroup	1	2	3	4
7.7 Participate in a live chat	1	2	3	4
7.8 Use features of a web board (WebCT)	1	2	3	4
7.9 Connect to the Internet	1	2	3	4
7.10 Use and customize a web browser	1	2	3	4
7.11 Use and understand how URLís (web addresses) are assigned	1	2	3	4
7.12 Use web search engines	1	2	3	4
7.13 Work with bookmarks: save to disk, edit, delete	1	2	3	4
7.14 Publish on the Internet	1	2	3	4
7.15 Download and install plugins and helper applications.	1	2	3	4
7.16 Print, save, web pages	1	2	3	4
7.17 Cite and reference electronic resources	1	2	3	4

8.0 Media/Presentation Tools
 

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8.1 Use a digital camera and integrate it with word processed documents and presentation.	1	2	3	4
8.2 Scan pictures and import into word processed documents and presentations.	1	2	3	4
8.3 Edit pictures/photos	1	2	3	4
8.4. Use a video camera	1	2	3	4
8.5 Digitize video and import it into presentations.	1	2	3	4
8.6 Produce electronic slides/overheads	1	2	3	4
8.7 Use drawing and painting tools	1	2	3	4
8.8 Use Cu-SeeMe Technology	1	2	3	4
8.9 Record and edit sound	1	2	3	4
8.10 Use concept mapping software	1	2	3	4

 

9.0 Multimedia Integration
 

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9.1 Use a linear multimedia presentation (Powerpoint, Slide Show)	1	2	3	4
9.2 Create a linear multimedia presentation	1	2	3	4
9.3 Use non-linear, hypermedia presentation (HyperStudio, LinkWay, Composer, Front Page)	1	2	3	4
9.4 Create a non-linear, hypermedia presentations	1	2	3	4
9.5 Connect a computer to a projector	1	2	3	4

10.0 Issues surrounding the use of technology
 

See Results	No information	Little information	Somewhat aware	Very Aware	Discuss with students
10.1 Copyright issues	1	2	3	4	5
10.2 Equity issues	1	2	3	4	5
10.3 New social issues	1	2	3	4	5
10.4 Applications in preK-12 classrooms/Social Work	1	2	3	4	5
10.5 Teaching/Learning research	1	2	3	4	5

 

11.0 Use with Students
 

See Results	Never use	Require of students: projects/assignments	Discuss/Demo With students in class
11.1 E-mail
11.2 WWW resources
11.3 Publish WWW resources
11.4 Database
11.5 SpreadSheets/graphs
11.6 Desktop Publishing
11.7 Multimedia presentations
11.8 Graphic Organizers
11.9 Subject /area specific software
11.10 WebCT
11.11 Statistical/research software
11.12 Voyager (library search software)
11.13 Other: please describe

12.0 How important are the following for you to be able to comfortably work with information technology tools?

See Results	4	3	2	1
A newer computer
Newer software
More software
Networked classrooms with computers for teaching
As needed technical support
Face-to-face technical support
Time to learn
Professional development: one-on-one
Professional development: small group workshops
Professional development: Structured course during a semester
Professional development: One week summer course
The Education Lab (TFT lab)
Incentives for learning and using new technology

 
 
 
 
 

13.0

Any other thoughts or comments?