Are You a Computer Literate High School Student?

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Are You a Computer Literate High School Student?
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What do you think computer literacy is for a High
School Student?
See Handout
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Employers 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).

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• Lets look more closely at this definition.

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Basic Keyboarding Skills

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

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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

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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

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Desktop Publishing (Publisher)You should know
how to

• Create a flyer
• Create a brochure
• Create labels
• Create letterhead w/logo

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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

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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

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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

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REVIEW OF OUR DISCUSSION

• 1. What can a computer literate high school
  student do?
• Letters, spreadsheets, email, media
  presentations, desk-top publishing.

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REVIEW OF OUR DISCUSSION

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