Basic Computer Skills (2.0)
- Distinguish between different types of devices (tablets, desktop and laptop computers)
- Identify specific computer hardware (system unit, monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse or touchpad, ports, touchscreen)
- Log on to and shut down a computer
- Demonstrate knowledge of keys on keyboard (Enter, Shift, Control, Backspace, Delete, Arrow Keys, Tab, Caps Lock, Number Lock
- Identify types of mice: mouse, touchpad, touchscreen
- Identify mouse pointer shapes and the functions they represent (spinning wheel (loading), iBeam (text), arrow (basic clicking), hand pointer (clickable links))
- Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of mouse clicks (right click, left click, and double click)
- Drag and Drop
- Utilize common controls for screen interaction (selecting checkboxes, using drop down menus, scrolling)
- Access and control audio output features (volume, mute, speakers and headphones)
- Identify icons on desktop
- Demonstrate ability to trash and retrieve items using the trash or recycle bin
- Demonstrate understanding that it is possible to customize a computer for increased accessibility (customizing a mouse for lefthanded use and sensitivity, and changing screen resolution on a monitor)
- Demonstrate understanding that software programs are upgraded periodically to fix bugs and increase utility, and that different versions may be installed on different computers
- Identify mechanisms for storing files (flash drives, hard drives, cloudbased storage)
- Identify whether or not a computer is connected to the internet
- Identify and locate camera and mic on laptops, tablets