Information Technology (IT) Proficiencies for College/Workplace Readiness
Students need basic computer and technological skills to be successful in moving on to college, and to succeed in college, and to succeed in the workplace, and in taking additional computer courses. The basic tech skills must include the ability to: 1) identify and describe the basic components of a computer, and 2) define and use common computer terminology, including basic computer operations such as input, processing, storage, and output. In addition, the following basic tech skills listed below are needed.
Under each skill is a link to a website that will help explain/illustrate the tech skill listed. Click on the link to gain further information concerning the skill.
Use e-mail to communicate within and across organizations.
1. Create an e-mail
https://edit.yahoo.com/registration
2. Access an e-mail system using a login name and password.
http://help.yahoo.com/tutorials/mmail/mmail/mm_access1.html
3. Send, receive, and reply to an e-mail.
http://help.yahoo.com/tutorials/mmail/mmail/mm_compose1.html
http://help.yahoo.com/tutorials/mmail/mmail/mm_receive1.html
http://help.yahoo.com/tutorials/mmail/mmail/mm_draft1.html
4. Create an entry in an address book.
5. Use an address book listing to send an e-mail.
http://help.yahoo.com/tutorials/mmail/mmail/mm_distlists1.html
6. Forward and redirect an e-mail.
http://help.yahoo.com/tutorials/mmail/mmail/mm_receive3.html
This link, http://help.yahoo.com/tutorials/mmail/mmail/mm_basics1.html , will contain all of the above links in one tutorial.
The web sites listed below have been used for the assignments you have done.
Click on the underlined words (links) and you will be connected with the web site automatically.
The editorial cartoon exercise used the following site: www.cagle.com
The math scavenger hunts used the following sites: www.wtvi.com/math/mathhunt.html and http://www2.msms.k12.ms.us/~ccarter/int_scav_hunt.htm
The site to help explore topics in science is http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/interactive.htm
The GED and Technology classes will provide students with many extras in addition to a valuable educational experience.
A starter pack filled with essential materials to help them on their educational journey is provided to those students whose attendance indicates a strong commitment to the program.
An occasional raffle will also reward good attendance behavior.
