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Staff Computer Training Schedule

Fall 2006

Database training is available Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Gannon lab.  Staff are required to contact Sonya Pollard to reserve a seat for the database trainings.  Scheduled trainings to date: 

Date            Location          Course                                            Trainer

10/9/2006   Gannon            HSEIS:  Family Service Coord.        Sonya Pollard

10/10/2006 Gannon            HSEIS:  New Employees                   Sonya Pollard

  • If you would like to request database training please email spollard@hsgd.org.

  • If you would like to request other computer training please email hdesk@hsgd.org.

 

 

Family Computer Literacy Program

Last year a generous grant from Microsoft enabled Head Start to offer a full computer training curriculum to our parents and families.  Microsoft has authorized reapplying for this year.  We are in the process of completing the grant application and hope to continue this program as long as it benefits our families.  In the meantime you may refer parents to the Meed Center which provides Basic and Intermediate computer classes in English and Spanish.

 

Computer Literacy Level Requirements

Head Start has defined for each job position the computer literacy level required. 

To find out your job position's requirement click here.

Level

Proficiency Definition

Not Proficient

Unable to perform two or more of the Basic proficiency tasks.

Basic

  • Identify the main PC and peripheral components including:  CPU, monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, CD/DVD drive and harddrive. 

  • Know PC safety guidelines

  • Turn on, login, logoff and shut down a PC

  • Identify the main keyboard keys:  letters, numbers, Shift function, CAPS lock, TAB, NUM lock, DEL and arrow keys

  • Identify the main Windows environment features including the taskbar, start button, Help and menu system

  • Perform the following functions in the Windows environment:  open, close and minimize a window as well as open and close an application.

  • Type at least 12 wpm

  • Create, open, edit, save and print documents. 

  • Create, open, reply and send email with attachments to multiple recipients and distribution groups

  • Access the world wide web and perform a basic search

  • Use a signature pad

Intermediate

  • Identify all keyboard keys and their function

  • Identify and work with local and network drives

  • Modify volume, video and monitor settings

  • Run a viruscan on a document, disk or drive

  • Execute and work within Windows Explorer

  • Master the Windows environment:  create a shortcut, use the recycle bin, customize desktop settings

  • Create in an application a document with the following formatted features:  footer, header, font variations, table, bullets, page breaks, paragraph indentions and styles.

  • Perform cut/paste and copy functions with files

  • Perform spell-check and grammar check functions

  • Change a printer cartridge

  • Delete a print job

  • Add a contact to the contact list; Create email distribution groups

  • Create, open, edit and save Excel documents

  • Utilize a scanner and web camera as needed

Advanced

  • Hook up and dismantle the PC and its peripheral equipment

  • Browse and perform complex searches on the world wide web

  • Schedule meetings via Outlook

  • Backup files from one location to another

  • Incorporate graphics and objects in documents

  • Create Word document templates and macros

  • Create, edit Excel forms and templates

  • Create, edit and execute Powerpoint presentations

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