Ms Technology Skills

MICDS Middle School: 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 • 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) • 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, Home-End-brightness) • Volume and mute • Cap Lock, Number Lock, and Escape keys 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. o Create, save, retrieve, print, and close document o Insert tables, illustrations, links, special text, and symbols o Define page setup and background, paragraph layout, and arrange page elements o Use References tools to create citations and bibliography o Check spelling and grammar o Apply and format inking o Change page views o Insert mathematical equations o Convert documenst to PDF •

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

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

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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

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Develop concept maps/graphical organizers and outlines of ideas and concepts. • Access and save a concept-mapping project • Enter text and/or data representing and supporting main concepts • Convert a concept map into a text outline and vice-versa • Print a concept map and insert it into another document

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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

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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