01.0 Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and application of information technology to accomplish job objectives and enhance workplace performance.

The student will be able to:

1. Develop keyboarding skills to enter and manipulate text and data.
2. Describe and use current computer technology and software to perform personal and business related tasks in the workplace (e.g., e-mail, digital calendars, meetings, appointments).
3. Differentiate between types of file systems and classify common file extensions based on software application programs used in the workplace environment.
4. Utilize the Internet to find reliable resources and reference materials (e.g., on-line help, tutorials, manuals).
5. Apply research strategies to use and evaluate electronic research technologies for valid and reliable information.
6. Demonstrate basic computer file management skills (e.g., naming, saving, retrieving, and organizing).
7. Analyze the process of troubleshooting problems with computer hardware peripherals, including input and output devices.
8. Describe ethical issues and problems associated with computers and information technology (e.g., fair use, privacy, public domain, copyright, piracy, plagiarism).
9. Explain the history and purpose of various operating systems (e.g., DOS, Windows, Mac, and Unix/Linux).

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