Galena School District 120

Digital Literacy

 

• Use computer terminology appropriately:

  • parts – screen, keyboard, touchpad/mouse, mouse button, headphone jack, pointing stick

  • Windows – desktop, icon (symbols used to represent a program), folder (open, close, minimize, maximize windows), start, task bar, window, recycling bin

• Responsible use and understanding of safety:

  • follow rules and procedures for responsible use of devices

  • know how to use a password and the importance of privacy

  • know and respect copyright law

• Keyboarding:

  • demonstrate proper hand-finger-body position

  • know and use the home row keys and correct finger placement and reaches

  • demonstrate use and understanding of cursor, spacebar, enter, shift, caps lock, arrow keys, and backspace

• Application Programs:                               

  • multitask by opening 2 applications

  • start an application using start menu and desktop icon

  • open, close, minimize, maximize program window

  • create, name, save, modify, print, and exit documents

  • use menu commands and toolbars

  • use vertical and horizon scroll bar

• Use the computer to present ideas:

  • understand how computers can aid in the presentation of ideas

  • use & apply design templates

  • insert and edit text and font size and typeface

  • insert and resize graphics

  • move and delete presentation elements

  • set up & run a presentation

  • apply animation effects

  • site sources

• Internet:

  • understand that the internet is a network of computers around the world

  • know internet safety rules

    • know private information: name, address, phone number, e-mail address

    • know the difference between a user name and a given name and surname

  • know how to key in an internet address

  • understand web browser terms and demonstrate use: hyperlink, back, forward, home page, print

  • use the web browser toolbar to navigate between sites using back and forward

  • understand and use tabbed browsing

  • perform simple searches using a search engine to research and gather information

    • understand and use keywords

  • create and use bookmarks

  • use online multimedia and presentation tools

  • understand copyright laws on written materials, photographs, music and video