Turn the computer and peripherals on and off

Use the mouse and keyboard

Use toolbars, menus, and dialog box

Open, Move, resize, scroll and close windows

Use diskettes and CD-ROMs

Start and quit application programs

Find files

Open files

Save files on the computer's hard disk and on diskettes

Copy files

Rename files

Create directories/folders

Understand pathnames and file naming conventions

Move files

Delete files

Print documents

Restart a crashed computer

Format a diskette

Computer Operations (Windows 2000 - Intermediate)

Install and use new software applications

Install and use peripheral devices (printers, scanners, modems, zip drivers, CD recorders, digital cameras, etc)

Install and use a virus protection program

Perform basic troubleshooting operations - Windows Task Manager

Computer Operations (Windows 2000 - Advanced)

Upgrade computer memory

Install internal hard drives

Troubleshoot difficult problems

Networking (Basic)

Explain the concept and purpose of a local area network

Print to a remote printer on the network

Store and retrieve files on another computer on the network

Networking (Intermediate)

Configure a computer (already on the network) to share files with others on the network

Implement a security system to provide appropriate access to shared resources

Networking (Advanced)

Configure a new computer to use a local area network

Add printers and other shared devices to a network

Describe the operation of, install, and troubleshoot hubs, switches, bridges, and routers

Monitor network performance

Troubleshoot network problems

Design an effective computer network for a school

Arrange for appropriate connections between the school and the Internet

Internet Knowledge (Internet Explorer - Basic)

Understand the purposes on and interactions among browsers and servers

Understand the structure and use of a URL/go to a URL(by typing it into the browser, without following a link

Use online chats, instant messengers, and other forms of online discussions

Use and organize favorites (bookmarks)

Understand the role of an Internet Service Provider

List the requirements for a computer to access the Internet

Understand importance of virus detection for Internet users

Internet Knowledge (Internet Explorer - Intermediate)

Connect a computer to the Internet via an Internet Service Provider

Browse efficiently, using back, forward, home, go/history, bookmarks/favorites, and other devices to navigate

Successfully and efficiently find information using a search engine

Explain copyright laws related to Internet use

Save a web page (Windows User)

Download and extract software tools and other files from the Internet

Download, install, use plug-ins

Explain the operation of, and use "streaming media"

Understand and use cache memory

Internet Knowledge (Internet Explorer - Advanced)

Configure and install a web server

Apply for and receive a domain name

Identify, acquire, and install additional server software to support such activities as chats, electronic bulletin boards, threaded discussions, and streaming media

Make a Web Page (Dreamweaver 3.0 - Basic)

Open a new document

Set page properties (Setting a title, background, etc)

Save a web page

Text

- Insert text

- Format text (Setting text properties)

- Bulleted and numbered lists

Images

- Insert images

- Format images(Setting image properties)

Table

- Insert tables

- Insert content to a table cell

- Format tables (Set table properties)

Links

- Hyperlink (To an existing web site)

- Hyperlink (Between documents)

- Email link

Make a Web Page (Dreamweaver 3.0 -Intermediate)

Frame

- Insert frames

- Set frame properties

- Set frameset properties

- Save frame and frameset file

- Control frame content with links

Layer

- Insert layers

- Set layer properties

- Insert content into a layer

- Change the stacking order of layers

Insert anchors

- Within a document

- Between documents in the same folder

Create roll-over images

Insert media (Flash, Shockwave, etc)

Create image maps

Make a Web Page (Dreamweaver 3.0 -Advanced)

Insert behavior

- Pop-up message

- Open browser window

- Show-hide layers

- Control media

Create a complex web page, including JavaScript

Create a complex web page, including Java applets

Create a complex web page, including database interactions

Make a Web Page (FrontPage 2000 - Basic)

Open a new document

Set page properties (Setting a title, background, etc)

Save a web page

Text

- Insert text

- Format text (Setting text properties)

- Bulleted and numbered lists

Images

- Insert images

- Format images(Setting image properties)

Table

- Insert tables

- Insert content to a table cell

- Format tables (Set table properties)

- Format tables (Set cell properties)

Links

- Hyperlink

- Email link

Make a Web Page (FrontPage 2000 -Intermediate)

Frame

- Insert frames

- Set the title of the frameset

- Show or hide frame borders

- Save frame and frameset file

- Control frame content with links

Insert a Bookmark (Anchor)

- Within a document

- Between documents in the same folder

Create a thumbnail of a picture

Create hotspots (image map)

Insert media (Flash, Shockwave, etc)

Create rollover effects to a hyperlink

Insert Hover button to add an animation effect on hyperlink

Make a Web Page (FrontPage 2000 - Advanced)

Create a complex web page, including JavaScript

Create a complex web page, including Java applets

Create a complex web page, including database interactions

Word Processing (Word 2000 - Basic)

Open a document

Create a new document

Format a page - Set margins

- Set page orientation

Format paragraphs - Set line spacing

- Set text alignment

Format text

- set style (bold, italic, normal, etc)

- set font

- set size

- bold, underline and italicize text

Create bulleted and numbered lists

Save a modified document

Print a document

Cut, copy, and paste information within and between documents

Use a spelling checker and thesaurus

Create and use simple tables

Word Processing (Word 2000 - Intermediate)

Format a page using

- Headers and footers

- Page numbering

- Page breaks

Insert graphics

Use Grammar check

Use outline numbering

Word Processing (Word 2000 - Advanced)

Lay out pages using multi-column text or graphics

Insert links to web pages

Create a web page (July 8, 2003)

Spreadsheets (Excel 2000 - Basic)

Create a spreadsheet

Insert text

Insert numbers

Insert formulas

Sort

Format text

Format numbers

Format cells and columns

Spreadsheets (Excel 2000 - Intermediate)

Use functions

Perform "fills"

Forms and references

Create charts and graphs

Format charts and graphs

Export data in other forms

Spreadsheets (Excel 2000 - Advanced)

Use look-up tables

Link multiple worksheets

Database Management (Excel 2000 - Basic)

Open a database

Find information

Sort information

Add records

Delete records

Insert header and footer, and setup margins

Print a worksheet

Database Management (Excel 2000 - Intermediate)

Create a new database

Create new layouts for a database

Create a visually appealing interface

Merge data with word processor

Database Management (Excel 2000 - Advanced)

Use look-up tables

Export data in other forms

Keep the heading visible on the screen while scrolling

Publish database to the Web

Add appropriate security

Concept Mapping Software (Inspiration 5.0)

Create a concept map

Save a concept map

Edit a concept map

Print a concept map

View a concept map as an outline

Graphics Design Software (Adobe Photoshop 6.0 - Basic)

Use basic design tools to create a simple image or diagram (shapes, lines, fills, text, colors)

- Open a new blank page

- Draw shapes

- Paint a simple image or diagram

- Insert text

Save an image

- Save as PSD (Photoshop) format

- Save as BMP (Bitmap) format

Open files

Create a new file using copy and paste

Graphics Design Software (Adobe Photoshop 6.0 - Intermediate)

Develop images containing more than one layer

Adjust the brightness and contrast of an image

Adjust the size of an image

Save images in multiple formats (jpeg, gif, tiff, etc)

- Save as JPEG format

- Save as GIF format

- Save as TIFF format

Graphics Design Software (Adobe Photoshop 6.0 - Advanced)

Modify the transparency of areas and/or objects within layers

Use special effects such as filters to enhance the artistic value of images

- Create a lens flared background image

- Create a rounded 3D button

Combine several images tastefully to create attractive, effective displays

Developing computer-based Animation (Flash)

Use an animation program to develop simple sequences that convey motion (July 22, 2003)

Scanning Images

Scan an image or line drawing

Adjust the image size during scanning

Adjust the resolution during scanning to create images appropriate for different forms of output (webpages, printers, etc)

Crop a scanned image

Converting Image Formats

Convert a digital image among pict, gif, jpeg, and tiff formats

Describe when to use the pict, gif, jpeg, and tiff graphic formats

Using Digital Cameras (Still)

Use digital cameras to take digital photographs

Transfer digital photographs to a computer

Save digital images on a local computer or a networked server

Electronic Mail (Outlook Express - Basic)

Receive a message

Read a message

Save a message

Create a message and attach a file

Send a message

Electronic Mail (Outlook Express - Intermediate)

Install and configure an e-mail program

Create and use Nicknames

Create and use mailing lists

Create and use filters

Using Digital Video Cameras

Use digital video camera to take create digital videos

Transfer digital videos to a computer

Save digital videos on a local computer or a networked server

Using VHS Video Cameras

Use a VHS video camera to take create videos

Produce simple "in-camera edits"

Using a VCR

Use a VCR to play videos

Use a VCR to record televised broadcasts

Describe copyright laws related to the use of videos for educational purposes

Use two VCRs to make a legal copy of a videotape

Digitizing Video

Use a VCR to convert a video tape to digital format

Save the digital video on a local computer or a remote server

Digitizing Audio

Use a computer and appropriate software to create digital audio files from recorded or live sounds

Save the digital audio on a local computer or a remote server

Last Updated on April 17. 2003

The AECT Project, 2002
A PT3 Catalyst Grant

The Pennsylvania State University