Performance Skills Evaluation Checklist

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  1. Use correct Keyboarding Technique.*
    Eyes on copy or screen, not on keys.
    Fingeres curved and oriented to home row.
    Correct fingers used for keystrokes.
    Keywith smoth rhythm and quiet hands.
    Forarms parallel to slant of keyboard.
    Proper sitting posture: body centered, feet provide balance, elbows naturally at sides.


  1. Use of a computer operating system.*
    History of computers.
    Major hardware components of computers.
    Major software components of computers.
    How computers function.
    How a network functions and what networks are.
    Familiar with general computer terminology
    Identify viruses and distructive programs and how to deal with them.
    Create, copy, move, rename and delet files.
    Create, copy, move, rename and delet folders.


  1. Use of word processing software to create standard business documents. This portion applys to letters, memos, and reports.*
    Can apply textual citations
    Can use references
    Can insert textual files
    Can insert graphics and other objects
    Can use changes in margins, text alignment, line spacing, tabs, and indents
    Can move, copy, and paste items
    Can use page setup
    Can change typeface and emphasis (font, underscore, etc)
    Can use Spell Checker and Grammar Checker


  1. Create spreadsheets and manipulate data.*
    Can format, insert, delet, copy, and move worksheets
    Can calculate with formulas and functions
    Can use sort function
    Can create and interpret charts (graphs)


  1. Demonstrate understand of computer ethics.*
    Has an understanding of copyright and license laws
    Understands posting Internet information resources (blogging, forums, etc.)
    Understand your role of Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
    Understands privacy rights.


  1. Access online information resouces*
    Can use web browsing applications
    Can search online databases, catalogs, and libraries
    Can keyword search engines and category directories
    Can use Boolean Operators and quotation marks
    Can view and evaluate quality of information on Websites
    Can download Internet resources


  1. Uses of elcotronic mail (e-mail)*
    Can setup a personal e-mail account,
    Can receive, replyto , reply all, and forward e-mail messages
    Can send e-mail with and without attachments
    Can receive and open attachments to e-mail messages


  1. Create an electronic presentation*
    Can use a variety of slide layouts
    Can apply transitions with automatic timing
    Can insert graphics, text and use spell and grammar checker


  1. Could you use any of the skills you have gained this semester to assist you in creating a document, worksheet, or presentation for another class?*
    Yes
    No


  1. Could you use the skills you have gained this semester to assist you in your home, college, or work situations?*
    Yes
    No