Please check the level which best describes what you can do at the present time.

1. Basic Computer Use

___Level 1 - I do not use a computer.

___Level 2 - I log-on, log-off, open, use and close a program on my own.

___Level 3 - I open and use more than one program at the same time.

___Level 4 - I learn new programs on my own.

2. File Management

___Level 1 - I do not save any documents I create using the computer.

___Level 2 - I select, open and save documents on different drives.

___Level 3 - I create my own folders to keep files organized.

___Level 4 - I move files between folders and drives.

3. Word Processing

___Level 1 - I do not use a word processor.

___Level 2 - I use a word processor for basic writing tasks.

___Level 3 - I use the tools of the word processor, such as spell check and grammar check,
                    to edit my work.

___Level 4 - I use the word processor to improve my previous drafts and publish a final document.

4. Spreadsheet

___Level 1 - I do not use a spreadsheet.

___Level 2 - I enter data in a spreadsheet and create charts.

___Level 3 - I choose a chart which best reflects my data and apply titles and labels.

___Level 4 - I use formulas to help analyze data in a spreadsheet.

5. Database

___Level 1 - I do not use a database.

___Level 2 - I locate information from a pre-made database such as Library Search,
                    EbscoHost, and electronic magazine sources.

___Level 3 - I create my own database and add or delete information.

___Level 4 - I generate reports from a database in order to answer questions.

6. Graphics

___Level 1 - I do not use graphics with my word processing pieces.

___Level 2 - I create pictures with painting and drawing programs and use clip art.

___Level 3 - I edit clip art, scan and import graphics from a variety of sources and
                    modify them using a graphic editor.

___Level 4 - I invent, select and use graphics in order to make a point or illustrate what I have learned.

7. E-mail

___ Level 1 - I do not use e-mail.

___ Level 2 - I compose and send e-mail messages within FHU.

___ Level 3 - I organize my mail folders to save messages and delete those I no longer need.

___ Level 4 - I use e-mail to request and send information for research.

8. Research / Information-Searching

___Level 1 - I do not use electronic sources to find information.

___Level 2 - I find information from electronic sources (World Book, Internet, CDs, EbscoHost. etc.).

___Level 3 - I select, gather, and save information from multiple electronic sources to answer a question.

___Level 4 - I analyze and evaluate the information I've gathered.

9. Desktop Publishing

___Level 1 - I do not use a publishing program.

___Level 2 - I use templates or wizards to create a published document.

___Level 3 - I create original publications from a blank page combining design
                    elements such as columns, clip art, tables, word art, and captions.

___Level 4 - I design original publications that communicate to others what I’ve learned.

10. Technology presentation

___Level 1 - I do not use technology for presentations.

___Level 2 - I use templates or wizards to create multimedia presentations.

___Level 3 - I combine text with pictures imported from different sources,
                    to create original multimedia presentations.

___Level 4 - I design multimedia presentations employing audio, video and still graphics to share ideas.

11. Internet

___Level 1 - I do not use the Internet.

___Level 2 - I visit Internet sites recommened by others and use navigation buttons to
                    move between pages.

___Level 3 - I use search engines/tools efficiently to locate information in a timely manner.

___Level 4 - I create web pages for class projects.

12. Responsible use

___Level 1 - I do not understand what responsible use means.

___Level 2 - I take care of the equipment and leave it ready for the next user.

___Level 3 - I understand and follow FHU rules concerning harassment, language,
                    passwords, copyright, privacy, appropriate use of resources, etc.

___Level 4 - I model responsible use and teach others.