Basic technology skills include the ability to responsibly use appropriate technology to communicate, solve problems, and access, manage, integrate, evaluate, and create information to improve learning in all subject areas and to acquire lifelong knowledge and skills in the 21st century.

Locate and open a file

Adjust the volume on the computer

Save a file to a specific location

Save a file under a new name using "Save As"

"Print preview" a document

Print a file to a specific printer

Locate and open applications

Quit applications

Create and name folders

Organize files and folders

Rename files and folders

Check cables for proper attachment to computer and peripherals

Recover from a software failure

Word Processing

Recognize a word processing program

Create a new document

Enter and format text (fonts, size, emphasis)

Cut, copy, and paste text

Spreadsheets

Recognize a spreadsheet program

Identify elements of a spreadsheet

Create a spreadsheet

Enter data into a spreadsheet

Edit data in an existing spreadsheet

Create a chart (graph) with the data in a spreadsheet

Databases

Recognize a database program

Enter data into an existing database

Edit data in an existing database

Graphics

Recognize a graphics program

Recognize graphics file formats

Resize graphical objects in a document

Identify tools of graphics software

Add a graphic (i.e. pictures, photos or clip art) to a document

Email

Compose and send an email message

Reply to an email message (reply to sender; reply to all)

Open an email attachment

Attach a file to an email message

Recognize an email program

Video

Play a video clip on a computer

Presentations

Recognize a slide show presentation

Open and play an existing slide show presentation

Add text to a slide within a presentation

Research Skills

Search online databases and reference software

Recognize search strategies

Identify appropriate search strategies

Evaluate search results

Evaluate the accuracy and credibility of information obtained through the internet

Browser Use

Recognize a browser

Identify the elements of a browser

Identify the elements of a web page

Type a URL into the address bar

Bookmark a site (using bookmark or Favorite)

Recognize links on a web page

Open a new browser window

Planning and Management

Identify basic uses of word processing programs

Identify basic uses of spreadsheet programs

Identify basic uses of database programs

Identify basic uses of graphics programs

Identify basic uses of communication tools

Instruction

Identify basic instructional uses of word processing programs

Identify basic instructional uses of spreadsheet programs

Identify basic instructional uses of database programs

Identify basic instructional uses of graphics programs

Identify basic instructional uses of communication tools

Identify basic instructional uses of concept mapping programs

Evaluate teacher use of technology in the classroom with regard to an Acceptable Use Policy for employees

Evaluate student use of technology in the classroom with regard to an Acceptable Use Policy for students

Judge appropiateness of posting student information on the Internet

Identify safety and security issues with regard to technology and the Internet

Identify fair use practices/copyright policy

Properly cite digital resources