1. 1 Are You a Computer Literate High School Student?

2. 2 What do you think computer literacy is for a High School Student? See Handout

3. 3 Employer’s Definition! The LI Society for Human Resources Management has defined computer literacy for a high school student as: A student who is capable of using the proper keyboard fingering techniques while utilizing a  word processing,  spreadsheet,  desktop publishing,  media presentation and/or  communications program(s).

4. 4 Let’s look more closely at this definition….

5. 5 Basic Keyboarding Skills Utilizing a keyboard using the proper fingering techniques so that you can create common applications efficiently. NO hunting and pecking allowed!

6. 6 Word Processing (Microsoft Word) You should know how to: Use the correct business format when creating a memo or business letter Use proper spelling, grammar, punctuation and capitalization –Columns- Page numbering –Tables- Headers and Footers –Pictures

7. 7 Spreadsheet Program (Microsoft Excel) You should know how to: Design and enter data Create column headings, headers, footers and page numbers Sort data Create basic mathematical formulas Create a graph or pie chart using data

8. 8 Desktop Publishing (Publisher) You should know how to: Create a flyer Create a brochure Create labels Create letterhead w/logo

9. 9 Media Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint) You should know how to: Create a professional presentation that is persuasive and informative Choose a proper design Choose proper graphics and media for intended audience

10. 10 E-Mail Communication (Microsoft Outlook) You should know how to: Create and send e-mail communications Attach files Create new folders Write action rules for filing of email Create mail distribution lists

11. 11 What more can a computer literate college student do? All of the previous tasks listed plus: Create forms Create spreadsheets utilizing advanced formulas for data manipulation Using website software, create basic web pages Using a database program such as Microsoft Access, design a database, enter data, create inquires and design report formats

12. 12 1. What can a computer literate high school student do? Letters, spreadsheets, email, media presentations, desk-top publishing. REVIEW OF OUR DISCUSSION

13. 13 2.What more can a computer literate college student do? Everything the high school student can do plus: –Create forms –Create advanced formulas –Create basic web pages –Use a database program See Handout REVIEW OF OUR DISCUSSION

14. 14 Are you computer literate? Take the self-evaluation.