Computer Skills Growth Chart
 
E-mail and Internet
Network and Computing Skills
Keyboarding and Word Processing
Spreadsheets and Databases
Graphics and Presentation
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10
         
9
Select and use appropriate search tools to find information. Install and remove programs, such as Acrobat Reader (when allowed).      
8
Manage an address book including individuals and groups. Save email and organize into folders . Organize bookmarks. Basic troubleshooting.      
7
Send and read attachments. Search for information using teacher-selected tools, such as Searchopolis or Studyweb. Navigate file system (local and network).      
6
Create bookmarks and use them as navigation tools.  Manage directories Use search or find to locate a file or program.      
5
Send, reply, forward and cc an email independently. Multitask by switching among open windows. Log on to the network using a student name according to local policy. Copy, cut and paste between windows or documents.     Can add a graphic to a PowerPoint slide using clipart
4
Enter a URL to reach a site. Search for information using teacher-selected sites. Minimize,maximize and restore windows. Make folders.      
3
  Launch a program using a menu. Create, open and close a file. Save to and retrieve a file.      
2
Use bookmarks to reach teacher-selected sites.  Print from within a program. Can type a paragraph into the computer and print it   Can create a slide in PowerPoint using letters and colors
1
Use the browser navigation tools (back, forward, refresh, stop).  Handle CDs, discs and other media appropriately. Can find all letters and numbers on keyboard    
K
 Follow a link. Use a mouse. Start up and shut down a computer properly. Launch a program from an icon. Can find letters of name on keyboard   Can draw a picture using a mouse

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