• Load applications software i.e. curriculum software

• Run operating system tools like clock, note pad, find command, and recycle bin

• Setup computers, printers and other peripheral equipment

• Load operating software

• Customize the look and sound of the desktop on my computer

2. File Management

• Select a specific location for saving and organizing files

• Transfer files between hard and floppy drives

• Regularly backup files to floppy disk or server folder

• Make a folder and organize files by folders

• Word Processing

• Understand the basics of entering and editing text

• Change text styles i.e. bold, underline, italics

• Saving, naming and printing documents

• Cut, copy and paste text

• Create different column or paragraph types

• Add pictures and frames

• Use spell check and thesaurus

• Use templates and style sheets

• Open and save documents in various file formats

• Spreadsheet

• Create simple spreadsheet

• Understand the basics of entering and editing numbers and text

• Change column width or height

• Saving, naming and printing spreadsheet

• Sorting data

• Moving and copying data

• Adding simple data formulas i.e. adding, subtracting etc.

• Use data in spreadsheet to create graph or chart

• Database

• Create simple database i.e. phone or student listing

• Understand the basics of entering and editing data

• Define fields and create database layout

• Saving, naming and printing reports

• Sorting data

• Adding simple data formulas to create summations of numerical data

• Use database information to mail merge in a word processing document

• Graphics

• Open and create simple pictures with the painting and drawing programs

• Use clipboard to take graphic from one application for use in another

• Group and ungroup objects

• Change size of clip art and move within the page

• Use drawing tools to edit clip art

• Navigate through a per-made PowerPoint presentation

• Create simple PowerPoint presentation

• Create a complex presentation including imported text and graphics from other sources

• Login to the internet

• Use Explorer or other browser

• Create and use bookmarks

• Configure browser to use email or plug-ins (helper applications)

• Use search engines

• Can send and receive email

• Can attach files to an email

• Understand how to subscribe/unsubscribe to listservs

• Use only certain software appropriate for my curriculum or grade

• Teach appropriate word processing software

• Teach students to use technology as a tool (e.g. spreadsheets, databases, information gathering, multimedia presentations)

• Use the SmartBoard with Internet/Curriculum Software

• Teach appropriate internet/technology applications

• Develop own technology integration activities

• Aware of copyright restrictions of software

• Understand difference between freeware, shareware, and commercial software and the fees involved

• Am familiar with district's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)