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Benchmark Tasks -
Computer Literacy Essential IGOS
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FFL
One – Beginning Literacy
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Benchmark
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1. Can identify computers and other technology
(i.e. VCR, fax
machine).
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Teacher
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2. Can operate the play feature of a VCR.
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3. Can operate the play feature of an audiotape player.
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4. Can play a music CD.
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FFL
Two – Beginning Basic Education
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Benchmark
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5. I have had a “little” experience using a computer.
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n/a |
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6. Can identify computer hardware (i.e. CPU/Processor, Monitor,
Keyboard, Mouse, Printer).
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Checkpoint
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7. Can turn on a computer.
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Checkpoint
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FFL
Three – Low Intermediate
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Benchmark
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8. Can shut down Windows properly.
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Checkpoint
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9. Can move the mouse pointer and make it go where I want it to.
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Teacher
Observation
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Checkpoint #4 |
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10. Can click a mouse.
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11. Can double-click a mouse.
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12. Can “click and drag” a mouse.
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13. Can use the keyboard (not necessarily with proper typing skills).
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Checkpoint #2 |
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14. Can physically adjust a monitor (adjust monitor to individual’s
eye level).
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Teacher
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15. Can use an educational software program when given a sequence of
steps to follow.
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16. Can move and resize windows.
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17. Can use menus and toolbars.
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18. Can use scroll bars.
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FFL
Four – High Intermediate
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Benchmark
Tasks
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Can use tutorials and / or educational software with minimal
assistance.
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Teacher
Observation
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20.
Can explain the difference between a program and a document.
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Checkpoint #8
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21.
Can start a program by double-clicking an icon.
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"On Your Own"
Student Handbook Activity
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Can start a program from the Program Manager / Start Menu.
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23.
Can open a document from the hard drive and / or floppy drive
using a word processing program (i.e., MS Word, WordPad)
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Can save a document using a word processing program.
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Can close a document using a word processing program.
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26.
Can create a document using a word processing program.
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27. Can format text within a word processing document (i.e. bold,
underline, italic, font size).
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28. Can edit text within a word processing document.
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29. Can print a word processing document.
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FFL
Five – Low Adult Secondary Benchmark
Tasks
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30. Can change the desktop background and screen settings.
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Checkpoint #9
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31. Can change the date and time properties.
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32. Can open and view the contents of “My Computer.”
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Teacher Observation
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33. Can view folders and files.
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Checkpoint #7
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34. Can create a folder.
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35. Can move folders and files.
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36. Can delete and restore folders and files.
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37. Can rename folders and files.
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38. Can create a shortcut to a file on
the desktop.
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Checkpoint
#5
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39. Can find a file.
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Checkpoint
#7
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40. Can describe the function of peripheral devices (i.e. scanner,
printer, mouse, digital camera).
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41. Have a clear understanding of copyright laws as they apply to
software and the Internet (web).
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Checkpoint #6
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42. Can install a printer.
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43. Can install a program to the hard drive.
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44. Can remove a program from the hard drive.
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45. Can develop and utilize a backup strategy.
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46. Can open a spreadsheet.
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47. Can save a spreadsheet to the hard drive and / or floppy drive.
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48. Can close a spreadsheet.
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49. Can create a “simple” spreadsheet (i.e. personal budget,
timesheet).
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50. Can print a spreadsheet.
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51. Can enter data into a database.
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52. Can explain the difference between data and information.
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53. Can select the correct productivity software for a given task.
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Checkpoint #8
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54. Can start a web browser (i.e. Netscape Navigator, Internet
Explorer).
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55. Can open a web page when given a web address (Universal Resource
Locator or URL).
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56. Can set up a free Internet e-mail account.
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57. Can compose and send e-mail.
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58. Can retrieve, read, and respond/reply to e-mail.
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59. Can attach a file to an e-mail message.
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60. Can receive and open an attached file.
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61. Can open a web page and follow hypertext links.
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62. Can add a web page to the “Favorites” or “Bookmarks”
list.
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63. Can access a web page from the “Favorites” or “Bookmarks”
list.
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64. Can print a web page.
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65. Can use an Internet search engine.
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66. Can purchase a computer to meet individual needs.
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67. Can set up a “dial-up” Internet connection.
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FFL
Six – High Adult Secondary
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Benchmark
Task
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68. Can add an item to the “Start Menu.”
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69. Can customize the “Taskbar.”
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70. Can manage e-mail messages (i.e. creating folders, creating
rules).
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71. Can create a “Docucentric Desktop.”
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72. Can create a database that contains expressions (formulas).
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73. Can explain the difference between “relational” and
“object-oriented” databases.
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74. Can identify the uses of and create macros.
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75. Can utilize productivity software as a true integrated system.
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76. Can design and format a homepage.
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77. Can effectively use software with minimal assistance.
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78. Can identify programming languages commonly used today.
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79. Can provide detailed instruction to other students in the room in
the use of various types of software.
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