I CAN Statements
Computer Dimensions 1: "I CAN" Statements
KEYBOARDING:
I CAN exhibit proper technique and procedures while developing keyboarding skills.
I CAN identify keyboard stroking problem areas and practice keyboarding drills to improve correct keyboarding technique.
I CAN keyboard 35 words per minute with 2 or fewer errors on a 1-minute timed writing.
I CAN name and demonstrate the ELEVEN keyboarding technique items.
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:
I CAN recognize the role and applications of technology in society, future career choices, and everyday life.
I CAN describe the function of components in a computer system.
I CAN explain the difference between RAM and ROM
I CAN identify different computer storage units.
I CAN explain Moore’s Law and describe the changes in technology due to accuracy and Moore’s Law.
I CAN list trends of future technology.
INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE & COMMON FEATURES:
I CAN describe the similarities and differences between Microsoft Office, and the Google Office Apps.
I CAN identify the Microsoft Office apps.
I CAN identify parts of the Office user interface.
I CAN identify and label the parts of each application screen.
I CAN locate the RIBBON and identify buttons on each Ribbon.
I CAN identify and customize the Quick Access Toolbar.
I CAN determine when to use Save As: and Save:
I CAN use the spell checker and other review features.
I CAN identify Office features available through Backstage View.
I CAN use the Office Clipboard.
I CAN use the Mini-Toolbar to edit text.
I CAN use Find & Replace to locate and edit text quickly.
I CAN search for HELP within Office Applications.
I CAN share files via e-mail (GMAIL) with other people.
I CAN use Cut / Copy / Paste as a part of the Clipboard.
I CAN take a Screen Shot and add it to the application program.
MICROSOFT WORD:
Word Unit 1 - Create and Edit Business Documents
I CAN create and edit a Personal Business Letter.
I CAN navigate in a document and use the Scroll Bar (if needed)
I CAN enter text in a document and navigate a document.
I CAN use backspace and delete to correct errors.
I CAN show and hide the Formatting Marks in Word.
I CAN apply spacing using a template.
I CAN change line spacing using the Line and Paragraph Spacing button.
I CAN align text vertically and horizontally.
I CAN select text with the mouse and/or the keyboard.
I CAN use and format Bulleted and Numbered lists.
I CAN edit text by using insert and delete methods. (Backspace key / Delete key)
I CAN work with synonyms using the Thesaurus
I CAN work with and identify Microsoft Word Views.
I CAN describe the similarities and differences between Microsoft Office,
I CAN use Print Preview and Print a document.
Word Unit 4- Creating Reports
I CAN create and edit a Business Report.
I CAN set margins (Left / Right / Top / Bottom).
I CAN indent text (Left / Right / Hanging / First Line).
I CAN set custom Tab Stops (using the Dialog Box).
I CAN format text using a Style from the Home Ribbon.
I CAN insert Headers / Footers and Comments.
I CAN insert Column and Section Breaks.
I CAN create and edit Footnotes, Endnotes, and Citations.
I CAN create Captions and Tables of Figures.
I CAN use the Track Changes feature to review any changes made to the document.
Google DOCS and Pages Integration
I CAN utilize Word skills and functions in other word processor software.
MICROSOFT EXCEL:
Excel Unit 1 - Introducing Excel
I CAN enter data and edit data in a worksheet.
I CAN format a worksheet / apply number and date formats.
I CAN perform simple calculations / create cell references used in formulas.
I CAN adjust column width and row height
I CAN use cell alignment (top, bottom, middle, left, center, and right).
I CAN create a series using AutoFill.
I CAN understand how to use PEMDAS formulas in Excel.
I CAN print a worksheet using print settings.
Excel Unit 2 - Rearrange Data on a Worksheet
I CAN insert and delete rows/columns and cells.
I CAN hide and unhide rows and columns.
I CAN sort data by columns.
I CAN insert and delete worksheets / rename worksheets / copy a worksheet
I CAN move a worksheet / change the worksheet tab color.
I CAN create a cell reference to another worksheet.
I CAN create and edit function formulas.
I CAN use the Sum / Average / Count / Min / Max functions.
I CAN understand how to use Relative and Absolute Reference formulas.
I CAN define names for cells and ranges.
I CAN utilize Excel skills and functions in other spreadsheet software.
MICROSOFT POWERPOINT:
PowerPoint Unit 1 - Creating a Presentation
I CAN create a new presentation / add and edit the text to slides.
I CAN apply themes to slides / add slides / duplicate slides.
I CAN edit and control the indentation of bulleted text.
I CAN choose a slide layout.
I CAN navigate through a slide show.
PowerPoint Unit 2 - Designing a Presentation
I CAN copy text and objects in a presentation.
I CAN work with an outline
I CAN collapse and expand slides.
I CAN move and delete slides.
I CAN create a presentation outline in Microsoft Word.
I CAN format, align text and use character spacing.
I CAN use the Slide Sorter in a presentation.
I CAN print a presentation (slides/handouts/notes).
I CAN add a Header or Footer to a presentation.
I CAN utilize PowerPoint skills and functions in other presentation software.
INTERNET SAFETY / DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP / WEB RESEARCH
I CAN learn to discriminate between responsible and irresponsible uses of technology.
I CAN describe the components and functions of an Internet browser.
I CAN identify at least three common browsers to use for research.
I CAN conduct specific searches on the web to locate reliable sources of information.
I CAN demonstrate my knowledge of searching to find information on the web.
I CAN create bookmarks on a browser.
I CAN utilize Google searching techniques that will help with online searches.