Windows Navigation - Professional Development for Teachers ...



Windows Navigation1Use correct terminology for basic components of a computer system (e.g. monitor, keyboard, disk, printer, mouse), and develop understanding of their basic functions.2Explore and develop keyboarding skills (It is to the discretion of teacher to determine whether students will learn touch typing or simply become familiar with the keyboard functions).3Identifies location of all letters on the alpha keyboard4Identifies location of all numbers on the alpha keyboard5Identifies location of all punctuation keys on the alpha keyboard, including secondary keys (with shift-key as modifier)6Identifies location of all navigation keys on the keyboard7Identifies location of all editing keys on the keyboard8Identifies location of all lock keys on the keyboard9Identifies location of all modifier keys on the alpha keyboard (Ctrl, Alt, Tab, Backspace, Enter, Shift, Window key, Application key, Caps Lock, Escape, etc.)10Identifies location of all numbers on the number keyboard11Identifies location of all arithmetic keys on the numeric keypad12Identifies location of function keys (f-keys)13Identifies location of escape-key, print screen, and pause14Use application key (understand relation to point and click mouse users)15Understanding of the (num lock) key16Understand the Desktop17Understand the Start Menu18Find and launch programs/applications (start menu)19Open windows explorer20Find and launch programs/applications (c drive)21Understand tree view and list view arrangement22Access Menu Bar23Access System Menu24Use of Hot Keys and Keyboard Shortcuts25Use of First Letter Navigation26Create new folders and files27Rename files/folders28Select folders, files29Copy/paste files30Cut/paste files31Run multiple applications simultaneously, alternating among them [Task switching (cycle between open windows)]32Close window/application33Close document34Demonstrate understanding of the difference between closing a file/window and quitting a program35Create new window/document36Understand appropriate use of (enter) when in dialogue box, (enter) as preset default button37Check or uncheck a check box38Add items to the Start Menu (knowledge of point and click method)39Show/Hide extensions in folder view40Adjust the volume on the computer41Search for files and folders42Use recommended sequence to troubleshoot freezing problems (check plug and cable connections, use the stop command, force quit a program, restart if necessary)43Open and delete files to/from local hard drive44Properly shut down computer45Demonstrate understanding of the difference between (backspace) and (delete)46Read and resolve commonly occurring error messages (read in complete and “ok” out of them, or read and resolve)47Use recommended sequence to troubleshoot printing problems (stop sending print jobs, check plug and cable connections, check that the printer is on, cancel print jobs in Print Monitor, check printer for paper or jams, turn printer off and then back on, get help)Application Access48Acknowledge active program and read the title bar49Navigate save as dialogue box50Understand and use save as type file option51Print from Menu Bar and/or combination keys52Confirm program version number and information53Play media file54Program specific help55Understand undo in applicable programs56Look for program updates57Install new software58Expand/Extract filesStorage Options / External Devices59Understanding storage options (physical devices)60Understand and navigate pop-up box when removable disk is inserted61Use 3 ? floppy if necessary, if not familiarity with 3 ? floppy62Use CD63Use USB64Use Compact Flash card65Use SD card66Appropriately use card reader when necessary67Use external hard drive68Safely Remove Hardware69Duplicate CD70Burn music CD71Burn data CD72Label CD appropriately73Experience computer peripherals (digital camera/camcorder)74Use .mp3 player75Use of transfer programs when necessary (such as BookPort transfer)76Use variety of printer types (including usb, parallel, serial, and bluetooth)77Scan pictures78Scan to optical character recognition (OCR) recognition79Explore the use of tactile graphic readers (e.g. Intellitools, Talking Tactile Tablet, Iveo)80Connect PDA and access files in either directionNetwork81Open and delete files to/from a network server82Share a folder over a network83Share a printer over a network84Access a shared folder over a network85Access a shared printer over a network86Map a network driveWord Processing87Navigate a document using arrow keys88Navigate to the beginning or end of a line89Navigate to the beginning or end of a document90Select Text91Copy/paste characters/words/paragraphs from documents92Cut/paste characters/words/paragraphs from documents93Change alignment94Change font95Change font style96Change font size97Change font color98Change font effects99Undo and redo keystrokes100Use outline format (numbering or bullets)101Spell Check102Use thesaurus103Manipulate line spacing104Format columns105Insert image106Use word wrap with images107Utilize header and footer108Insert footnotes109Sort110Conduct word count111Determine number of pages112Manipulate margins113Add page breaks to a document (bibliography)114Add page numbers to a document115Select page orientation (portrait or landscape)116Print in accessible format (e.g. print, large print, Braille, Braille and print)117Select number of copies in print dialogue118Select page range in print dialogue119Select printer in print dialogue120Select media and paper source in print dialogue121Print to PDFInternet122Open desired URL123Use navigation features of browser (e.g. “go,” “back,” “forward”)124Conduct basic search for web-sites125Conduct basic search for images126Conduct basic search for news127Copy/paste characters/words/paragraphs/full articles128Download images from Internet129Set desired homepage130Add to Favorites131Organize Favorites132Use of multiple tabs (tabbed browsing)133Use online thesaurus134Use online dictionary135Use online encyclopedia136Use multiple search tools to find information on the Internet137Use keyword and phrase searching and apply “+” and “-“ limiters138Cite sources, acquire exact url139Download files appropriatelyE-mail140Compose e-mail141Read received e-mail142Open an attached file143Send an attachment144Delete an e-mail145Add contactsPowerPoint146Navigate an existing presentation using page up and page down147Navigate through individual slides using tab and shift+tab148Navigate to the beginning and end of a presentation149Add text to pre-defined areas (i.e. title and subtitle)150Move throughout task panes151Create new slide152Create new slide with customized theme (other than default title and content)153Change the layout them of the selected slide154Reset the position, size, and formatting of the slide placeholders to default155Change font/font style/font size/font color/font effects156Remove outline format (default bullets)157Adjust or add outline format varieties (numbering or bullets)158Navigate between object mode and edit mode on placeholders159Move object placeholders160Change shape of placeholders161Change colored outline of placeholder162Change shape fill color163Change shape line weight (thickness)164Change shape outline style (i.e. dashes)165Change shape effects166Use WordArt styles including text fill, text outline, and text effects167Insert Pictures from file168Insert Clip Art169Create Photo Album from collection of pictures170Insert Shapes171Adjust size and position of inserted items172Understand and articulate positioning for giving directions to sighted assistant173Create hyperlink to URL, e-mail, place within document, or outside document174Arrange items including rotation, bringing objects to front and back175Use header and footer (including inserting date and slide number)176Insert a movie from file or animated Clip Art177Insert sound from clip organizer178Insert sound from file179Insert recorded sound180Adjust slide orientation (portrait or landscape)181Change slide design them (understand built-in design themes)182Change slide design colors (understand built-in design color concepts and be able to articulate asking for help in selecting a design color)183Change slide design fonts184Change slide theme effects185Change slide background styles186Include Animations to slide and within slide transitions187Include Custom Animation 188Adjust when animation begins (on click, with previous slide, after previous slide)189Adjust what direction transition comes in from (left, right, top, bottom)190Adjust transition speed191Use notes pane to collect notes to include in presentation192Begin slide show from beginning193Begin slide show from current slide194Set up slide show as presented by speaker, browsed by individual, or browsed at a kiosk195Adjust presentation views to create handouts, etc.196Save in an accessible format (Outline/RTF)Excel197Navigate spreadsheet using arrow keys, tab, shift+tab, and enter198Enter text into desired cell(s)199Enter numbers into desired cell(s)200Understand concept of a blank cell “A1” to create table with both column and row titles201Create a simple table using spreadsheet202Edit content of individual cells by writing over existing content203Edit content of individual cells using the (F2) key204Select multiple cells using navigation keys + shift key205Knowledge of definitions and function of sum, difference, product, and multiple206Use of function =sum(b2,e2) to total a row also be able to total a column, i.e. =sum(b2,b6)207Use of functions =product(cell,cell), =quotient(cell,cell)208Use of function =cell-cell for subtraction209Be able to use formulas from #207 and #208 as well as be able to use =cell+cell, =cell-cell, =cell*cell, =cell/cell210Use of : to represent a range of cells211Use of both : and , within a formula, i.e. =sum(A1:A4,A8)212Insert columns and rows213Delete columns and rows214Understand and define various chart types, including column, line, pie, bar, area, scatter, stock, surface, doughnut, bubble, and radar215Understand and define various chart sub-types, i.e. for Column charts: 2-D Column, 3-D Column, Cylinder, Cone, Pyramid216Insert Chart using data from spreadsheet217Copy Chart from spreadsheet and paste into Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, or other applicable application218Change chart type from Insert menu or Application menu219Change fonts within chart220Format chart area including fill, border color, border styles, shadows, 3-D format221Change chart style222Add/adjust data labels of chart223Add/adjust legend of chart224Add/adjust Chart title225Navigate and understand Formulas ribbon226Sort columns and rows using automatic sorting option227Wrap text within a cell228Merge cells and center content229Change number type (i.e. dollar, percent)230Change place value before and after decimal231Change table style232Change cell style233Clear cell contents234Use multiple sheets235Print choice selection (i.e. entire workbook, active sheet, selection)Considerations236Exhibit legal and ethical behaviors when using technology, and understand consequences of misuse237Understand implications of institution's acceptable use policy and consequences for misuse of technology238Express individual technology needs239Identify technology resources240Use technology research and publishing tools to address real-world problems241Evaluate information from the Internet for bias242Explore issues of ergonomics and safety in using computers243Identify ways in which technology is used in the workplace and in societyBrailleNote Conversions244Convert Keysoft files to MS Word245Transfer files between BrailleNote and PC246Use BrailleNote as electronic braille displayThis list above does not include programs specific to students with visual impairments including:Screen reader specific commandsKnowledge and basic use of free screen readers for use on any computerOptical Character Recognition (OCR) programs, and scanners or camera scanning aidesBraille Translation programs and use of Braille EmbossersAbility to search for and download electronic booksAbility to search for and download accessible gamesAccessible Math tools including math editors, accessible calculator (whether hardware or software)Accessible sound recording software for use in presentationsAccessible Music Braille translators and publishing softwareThorough understanding of functions and use of Braille displayThorough understanding of functions and use of Braille note-takerThorough understanding of functions and use of accessible GPSThorough understanding of functions and use of accessible digital talking book player/readerUnderstanding terminology and components of hardware [both design and function) including computer, printers, scanners, accessories (printer adapters, etc.)]Use of and ability to produce tactile graphicsGeneral knowledge of technology available to students with visual impairments and terminology and concepts to advocate for such technology.This list is probably not exhaustive but covers the majority of programs available to students with visual impairments. ................
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