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Are You a ComputerLiterate High School

Student?

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Lets look more closely at

this definition.

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Basic Keyboarding Skills

Utilizing a keyboard usingthe proper fingering

techniques so that you cancreate common applicationsefficiently.

NO hunting and peckingallowed!

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Word Processing(Microsoft Word)

You should know how to: Use the correct business format when

creating a memo or business letter

Use proper spelling, grammar, punctuationand capitalization Columns - Page numbering Tables - Headers and Footers Pictures

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Spreadsheet Program(Microsoft Excel)

You should know how to: Design and enter data Create column headings, headers,

footers and page numbers Sort data Create basic mathematical formulas

Create a graph or pie chart usingdata

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Desktop Publishing(Publisher)You should know how to:

Create a flyer Create a brochure Create labels Create letterhead w/logo

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Media Presentations(Microsoft PowerPoint)

You should know how to: Create a professional presentation

that is persuasive and informative Choose a proper design Choose proper graphics and media for

intended audience

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E-Mail Communication(Microsoft Outlook)

You should know how to:

Create and send e-mail

communications Attach files Create new folders Write action rules for filing of email Create mail distribution lists

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What more can a computer

literate college student do? All of the previous tasks listed plus:Create forms

Create spreadsheets utilizing advancedformulas for data manipulationUsing website software, create basicweb pages

Using a database program such asMicrosoft Access, design a database,enter data, create inquires and designreport formats

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1. What can a computer literate highschool student do?

Letters, spreadsheets, email, mediapresentations, desk-top publishing.

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2. What more can a computer literatecollege student do?

Everything the high school student cando plus:

Create forms Create advanced formulas Create basic web pages Use a database program

See Handout

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Are you computer literate?

Take the self-evaluation.