Introduction Instructions An Outcomes Approach Suggested Skills and Experiences Example Activities Credits
Suggested Skills and Experiences Years P-1
Computer and Operating Systems
  • Basic software use of software to support learning.
  • Basic familiarity with keyboard and mouse operations.
  • Basic terminology awareness/familiarity.
  • Recognition of desktop icons and features.
Peripherals and Multimedia
  • Awareness of use of photos, sounds, animations and movies which can be delivered on the computer in support of their learning by interacting with software.
Word Processing
  • Enter simple text into a class document with support of teacher or aide.
Publishing
  • Enter basic text into a class-produced publishing activity with support.
Drawing/Painting
  • Creating simple images with a paint program suitable for age.
Problem Solving
  • Experience age-specific software for developing problem solving skills and support learning.

Presentation
  • Use age-appropriate software for producing a simple presentation as a small team or class presentation.
Web Publishing
  • Insert basic text into a simple web page with a ready made template and teacher/aide assistance.
  • Web pages include text, clip art, animations.
Internet/Communication
  • Awareness of internet and email through teacher access to web sites and email activities. 

These are suggestions of possibilities only and not 'prescriptive' for all situations. Skills and experiences should be aligned to activities associated with units of work in the schools' curriculum plan. Some schools may have as part of their mission a focus on developing computer skills - for which these lists may be used as a guide to what students may achieve.

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