Bronze INGOT
General knowledge
- I know that sometimes it is easy and sometimes difficult to move information from one programme to another.
- I know that some programs are free to be copied and distributed whereas others have copyright that limits distribution.
- I know that some standards are agreed by many interested parties whereas others are determined and controlled by individual interests.
Networking
- I can log on to a network.
- I can send and receive messages by E-mail.
- I understand that E-mail attachments can be a security risk.
- I can use a web address to log onto a web site for a particular purpose.
Word processing
- I can use a word processor to start a new text document.
- I type at the keyboard with both hands.
- I understand auto-wrap at the end of each line and pressing the enter key to start a new paragraph.
- I can use centre, left and right align and the tab keys for layout using pre-defined settings.
- I use the SHIFT key and Caps Lock appropriately.
- I can use the mouse to position the cursor with precision.
- I can apply simple pre-defined styles such as a heading, a bullet point list, bold, italic and underline.
- I can adjust the view of the document between different scales using the zoom.
- I can use the spell checker appropriately.
- I can highlight, cut, paste and copy text within the same document using the menu system, keyboard short cuts and drag and drop.
- I can print completed work.
- I can save work and then close down the system and retrieve work.
- I can use "save as" to save files in appropriate formats for transfer to people.
- I can use the above skills to set out and type a formal letter.
Drawing
- I can use a drawing program to start a new drawing.
- I can switch on a grid to use for guidance.
- I can draw lines and arrows to label diagrams.
- I can create text boxes for labels.
- I can change font sizes and styles.
- I can choose drawing tools to create simple shapes such as square, rectangle, circle and ellipse changing their fill styles and colours.
- I can move, re-size and alter the shape of drawing objects.
- I can zoom in and out to improve the precision with which objects are positioned.
- I can print completed work.
- I can save work and then close down the system and get work back.
- I can export work to software using a different file format.
- I can change line widths and colours.
- I can use the above skills to draw a useful diagram or illustration. eg a diagram to guide people to the place where they live, or a plan of the layout of their bedroom and furniture.
Presenting
- I can use a presentation program to start a new presentation.
- I can save a presentation and open an existing presentation.
- I can use templates in a presentation package to put together a series of slides with a consistent format.
- I can adjust text attributes such as font style and size when designing a presentation.
- I can use drawing tools consistent with the requirements for the drawing criteria in the design of slides.
- I can import pictures and diagrams to illustrate a presentation.*
- I can use effects to make consistent but interesting transitions between slides.
- I know that using sound effects can be distracting and irritating to the audience when making a presentation.
- I can use effects to introduce ideas in a structured and simple way to make a presentation.
