- GRAPHICS
I can locate images on the Web.
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- I can determine if my intended use of an image falls under Fair Use.
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- I can identify at least one source of images that are in the Creative Commons.
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- I can capture an image using the Copy command.
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- I can capture an image using the Save image command.
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- I can capture an image using the Print Screen command.
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- I can insert an image into a Word document.
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- I can crop and resize an image.
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- I can use the Color, contrast, Brightness, Rotate and Set Transparent color tools.
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- I can reposition an image using the Text Wrapping tool.
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- I can insert an image as a watermark.
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- I can create and format text boxes, then insert text.
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- I can create Shapes and add text to them.
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- I can create group objects.
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- I can insert a WordArt object.
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- I can edit text in a WordArt object.
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- I can resize a WordArt object.
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- I can change the style of a WordArt object.
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- I can change the shape of a WordArt object.
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- In regard to the skills above and my experience in using graphics, my overall ability level is:
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- DESKTOP PUBLISHING
I can create a table using the Table button.
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- I can enter and format text in a table.
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- I can use the Merge Cells feature.
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- I can use the Split Cells feature.
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- I can add and delete rows in a table.
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- I can reformat text alignment in a table cell.
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- I can use Borders and Shading features in Table Properties.
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- I can convert text in an existing Word document to a multiple column format.
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- I can use the Header feature for a title.
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- I can import a picture file.
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- I can create a title using WordArt.
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- I can create text boxes.
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- I can create links between text boxes.
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- I can format text boxes.
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- I can use Shapes to highlight text.
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- In regard to the skills above and my experience in using Word for desktop publishing, my overall ability level is:
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- SPREADSHEETS
I can create a new worksheet.
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- I can identify the elements of a worksheet (e.g., cell, row, column, sheet tabs).
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- I can enter label data.
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- I can change column width and row height.
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- I can explain the concept of text wrapping.
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- I can change label formatting.
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- I can enter numeric data.
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- I can format numeric data.
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- I can use the Autosum feature to add numbers in a column.
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- I can sort data.
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- I can generate subtotals.
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- I can use AutoFilter to control the rows that are displayed on the screen.
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- I can insert columns and rows.
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- I can identify a data series.
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- I can select a chart style, insert a chart title, label the x-axis and y-axis.
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- I can create a chart when data series are not adjacent.
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- I can edit the formatting of chart elements (e.g., plot area, title, axis legend).
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- I can develop a formula that adds a range of cells.
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- I can use the Average function.
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- I can develop a formula to calculate percentages.
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- I can apply special formatting numbers in a cell (e.g., two decimal places, percentage mark).
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- In regard to the skills above and my experience in using Excel for spreadsheets, my overall ability level is:
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- INTERNET
I can use the Forward and Back arrows to navigate to pages I just left or that I visited previously.
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- I can return to my Home page at any time in one click.
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- I can refresh or stop the loading of a web page.
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- I can print the web page I am currently viewing.
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- I can navigate to a web page using the Address bar.
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- I can use Menu bar commands to execute a variety of actions (e.g., open a new window, view additional toolbars).
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- I can change options on a browser.
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- I can identify key words that will yield good search results.
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- I can explain the difference between an online directory and a search engine.
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- I can conduct a search using Boolean operators (and, or, not).
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- I can access and use Advanced Search techniques in my web browser.
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- I can preview hits to determine which sites are most likely to provide the information I need.
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- I can explain the difference between web-based bookmarking and social bookmarking.
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- I can save and tag a Web browser using a social bookmarking site.
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- I can locate Google's More Products (Tools) page.
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- I can select and use Google Tools that appeal to me or that will support my work with students.
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- I can navigate to and use the Google for Educators page.
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- I can create a Google account.
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- I can create a basic iGoogle home page.
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- I can add generic Google content to an iGoogle home page.
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- I can add one or more gadgets to an iGoogle home page.
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- I can use tabs to organize IGoogle home page contentt.
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- I can apply themes to each tab in an iGoogle home page.
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- I can locate and troubleshoot network connections.
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- I can share a folder on a network.
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- In regard to the skills above and my experience in using the internet for searching for information and using Google Tools, my overall ability level is:
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- DATABASE
I can add information to a database by typing data into an active cell.
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- I can add information to a database by using a form.
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- I can add information to a database by cutting and pasting from a table in another application.
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- I can adjust row height.
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- I can define borders for cells.
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- I can sort records in ascending order using single and multiple fields.
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- I can undo a sort.
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- I can use AutoFilter to set criteria that will cause Excel to display just those records that meet the criteria.
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- I can merge data from an Excel worksheet into a Word document to creat a form letter.
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- I can create labels using data from an Excel worksheet.
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- In regard to the skills above and my experience in using Excel for databases, my overall ability level is:
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- MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS
I can use the Design Theme feature to open a new file.
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- I can use the Slide Layout feature to create different types of slides.
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- I can enter titles and text.
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- I can import a graphic from Clip Art.
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- I can import a picture from a file.
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- I can resize a graphic or picture.
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- I can search for and import an animated graphic.
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- I can add text boxes to a slide.
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- I can create hyperlinks within the presentation.
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- I can animate a graphic using the Add Animation feature.
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- I can animate a picture using the Add Animation feature.
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- I can animate text using the Add Animation feature.
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- I can create transitions usiing the Slide Transition feature.
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- I can include a sound effect.
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- I can rearrange slides using the Slide Sorter.
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- I can view a slide show sequentially, and by using hyperlinks.
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- I can view printing options.
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- I can make a slide show run in a continuous loop with sound.
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- I can set timings for individual slides.
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- I can change a slide's orientation.
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- I can customize a slide's background.
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- I can insert movie and sound clips.
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- I can layer animations.
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- I can insert a hyperlink to a Website.
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- I can insert and format a Flow Chart.
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- I can insert a YouTube video into a slide show.
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- In regard to the skills above and my experience in using PowerPoint for multimedia presentations, my overall ability level is:
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- COLLABORATION TOOLS
I can login to a Google account.
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- I can navigate to a iGoogle home page.
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- I can use tabs to organize iGoogle home page content.
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- I can apply themes to each tab in an iGoogle home page.
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- I can create a new Google Document.
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- I can upload an existing word processing document into Google Docs.
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- I can use basic editing tools to format the document.
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- I can insert objects including pictures, hyperlinks, and comments into a Google Document.
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- I can rename a Google Document.
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- I can share the document with at least one collaborator.
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- I can create a new Google Spreadsheet.
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- I can upload an existing spreadsheet document into Google Spreadsheets.
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- I can use basic tools to format and edit a Google Spreadsheet.
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- I can create and enter simple formulas and manipulate data in a Google Spreadsheet.
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- I can share the spreadsheet with at least one collaborator.
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- I can insert charts, gadgets, comments and images into a Google Spreadsheet.
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- I can create a Form for a Google Spreadsheet.
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- I can review data from a Form.
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- I can create a new Google Presentation.
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- I can upload an existing presentation file into Google Presentations.
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- I can use basic tools to format and edit slides.
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- I can insert text, images, video and shapes on a slide.
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- I can change a slide's theme or background.
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- I can share the presentation with at least one collaborator.
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- I can navigate to Google Products page.
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- I can explore Collaboration tools.
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- In regard to the skills above and my experience in using Google Collaboration Tools, my overall ability level is:
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