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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11
         
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.

Add headers, footers, and page numbers to documents

   
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.

Format page layout (margins, tabs, orientation)

  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.

Edit text (cut, copy, paste, move)

   
3
  Launch a program using a menu. Create, open and close a file. Save to and retrieve a file.

Format text (size, font, style, color, alignment) and insert a clip art or graphic.

   
2
Use bookmarks to reach teacher-selected sites.  Print from within a program.

Edit by inserting and deleting. Key in a paragraph with word wrap, capital letters, and punctuation.

  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.

Understand cursor placement. Key in phrases or sentences with proper spacing.

   
K
 Follow a link. Use a mouse. Start up and shut down a computer properly. Launch a program from an icon.

Key in letters to form words

  Can draw a picture using a mouse

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