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Are You a Computer Literate High School Student?

Are You a Computer Literate High School Student?. What do you think computer literacy is for a High School Student?. See Handout. Employer’s Definition!. The LI Society for Human Resources Management has defined computer literacy for a high school student as:.

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Are You a Computer Literate High School Student?

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  1. Are You a Computer Literate High School Student?

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

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

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

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

  13. 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

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

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