Computer Technology

Correct Keyboarding Technique Eyes on copy Fingers curved Correct fingers Key smooth Proper sitting posture

Set up a personal account Receive and read an Receive and open an attachment to an Send a file (Word document, graphic, etc.) as an attachment to an Proper netiquette

Computer Basics Boot up a computer Format a disk Create folders Identify major components of computers Hardware and software History of the computer

Access Online Information Resources Alphabetical browse and keyword search functions Download internet resources Evaluate web sites

Apply Word Processing Retrieve, edit, save and print a document Textual citations Insert text files, graphics Change margins, text alignment, typeface, line spacing, tabs, indents, and page setup Create letters, memos and reports Proofread and correct all language

Integrated Project Create and implement an integrated project with a different teacher Use one of the following: –Word processing –Spreadsheet creation –Electronic presentation

Create Spreadsheets Create, retrieve, modify, format, save and print spreadsheets Copy, move, insert, and delete data Insert and delete columns and rows Calculate with formulas (+,-,*,/) Sort data Create graph and charts

Electronic Presentation Slide layouts Transitions and automatic timing Graphics and text Action buttons and hyperlinks Presentation guidelines

Ethics Related to Computer Technology Copyright and license law Plagiarism Acceptable Use Policy Ways to avoid viruses Computer Ethics in Business

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