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Grade Levels Appropriate for Skill Development

Skill is introduced

Skill is practiced and consolidated

Skill is assumed to be mastered

Extension learning: skills may be taught

Skill #

Operating Skills

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ð       Use mouse to point and click

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1-2-2

ð       Keep computer workstation and accessories neat

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1-2-3

ð       Doubleclick with mouse

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1-2-4

ð       Shut down computer

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1-2-5

ð       Log on with class name to Windows 98 computers, then log off

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1-2-6

ð       Collect a document from printer

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1-2-7

ð       Use mouse to drag and drop an object

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1-2-8

ð       Log on with personal logon to Windows 98 computers, then log off

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1-2.-9

ð       Send documents to printer

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1-2-10

ð       Access & use cd-rom

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1-2-11

ð       Maintain floppies and compact disks in good condition

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1-2-12

ð       Log on to Windows 2000 or XP computers, then log off

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1-2-13

ð       Send documents to alternative installed printers

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1-2-14

ð       Choose best strategies for dealing with computer freeze-ups

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1-2-15

ð       Format a floppy

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