Technology Competencies of teachers of The Kalgidhar Society
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Basic Skills - Technical Concepts
Introduction to the components of the computer, basic computer use, technical trouble-shooting, mouse skills, using Windows, file management, Word processing, Internet and e-mail skills. The focus is on how these applications can be used effectively in the classroom.
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Basic Computer Use - Introduction to Your PC
Can you? *
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Switch on and start up the computer
Use all the keys on the keyboard
Set up and use speakers with the computer
Use the start button to launch programs
Find the task bar on the desktop
Use the task bar to switch between programs
Turn on and set up a printer
Load and use a CD-ROM
Technical Skills
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Set up a new PC
Check set up of existing system
Install printer/scanner
Install software
Understanding licensing requirements
Understand Health and safety requirements
Replace ink cartridge
Test printing function
Clean print head
Replenish paper
Clear paper jams
Virus check
Check network connections
Change speed of mouse
Adjust volume of sound
Change display mode
Set screen saver
Arrange icons in filer window
Use external hardware with the computer
Mouse Skills
Can you? *
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Use a mouse to select icons
Use a mouse to open and close windows
Single click and double click a mouse button
Use a mouse to drag and drop objects
Use a mouse to mark a block of text or part of an image
Use facilities accessed by right mouse button / wheel
Using Windows
Can you? *
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Run two programmes simultaneously, and have several windows open at the same time
Move a window by dragging on the title bar
Close a window using the close button (X)
Minimise a window using the minimise button
Restore a window from task bar
Maximise a window using the maximise button
Resize a window by dragging its edge or corner
Manage a screen with multiple windows open
Use tool bar to access different facilities
Use Help facilities
File Management - Managing files, Disks, Folders & Files
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Create your own folders to keep files organized and understand the importance of back-ups
Move files between folders and drives
Save, organize and back up files
Name your work and save it onto the hard drive
Save your work into a folder other than the default folder
Save and load work to and from a floppy disc
Access your personal folder
Rename a document
Create a new folder in which to keep work
Use ‘My Computer’ or ‘Windows Explorer’ to see the files and folders on any disc
Use ‘My Computer’ or ‘Windows Explorer’ to move or re-organise files and folders on any disc
Delete unwanted files
Search for a particular file
Load new software
Delete software
Empty Recycle bin
Make copies of important files onto floppy discs
‘Burn’ a CD
Printing
Can you? *
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Check printer is switched on and ready to use
Print using the print button on the software toolbar
Print more than one copy (File>Print)
Use the Print preview option
Print one page from a longer document
Change printer setting (e.g. print in black-and-white/draft / transparencies)
Internet Skills
Can you? *
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Find information on the Internet using search engines
Find multimedia on the Internet and their integration as teaching resources
Access websites to retrieve information
Use a range of search techniques to find quality Internet resources.
Teach students how to effectively find and use resources available on the Internet.
Log on to the Internet
Find a website by correctly entering its address
Add a website to Favourites
Perform a search to find information on the Internet
Be familiar with different search engines
Use a variety of hyperlinks to browse different sites
Copy text and images
Download software
Log off from the Internet
E-Mail
Can you? *
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Yes
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Use e-mail as a communication tool - composing, sending and receiving e-mails
Use e-mail regularly, attach files, maintain an address book and organize your mail folders
Be a member of one or more email lists and collaborate on documents via e-mail
Send an email receive a reply
Set up an address book
Use addresses from your address book
Create a group list
Forward messages
Send and receive attachments
Flag message as urgent
Set up folders
Save/move e-mails to folders
View Deleted / Sent mail
Empty Deleted Mail box
Deal with suspect mail
Undertake troubleshooting
Submit
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