2008/2009 Competency-Based Task/Competency List

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6161
36 weeks		 Digital Input Technologies
TASKS/COMPETENCIES
  Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
• 001 Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course activities.
• 002 Apply Virginia's All Aspects of Industry elements in course activities.
• 003 Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
  Participating in the Student Organization
• 004 Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
• 005 Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
• 006 Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Exploring the Digital Input Technologies Mix
• 007 Research developments in new and emerging technologies (e.g., on-screen writing, speech recognition, and PDAs [Personal Digital Assistants]).
• 008 Identify specific applications and emerging technologies (e.g., on-screen writing, speech recognition, and PDAs) used for lifelong learning.
• 009 Identify computer system components.
• 010 Boot, access, and exit operating system and software.
  Practicing Keyboarding Skills
• 011 Key alphabetic, numeric, and symbol information, using a touch system.
• 012 Manipulate data, software, and operating system, using function keys, icons, menu/tool bars, and pull-down menus.
• 013 Use file- and disk-management techniques (e.g., copy, move, store, rename, open, save, delete, and create) to manipulate directories/folders.
• 014 Use keyboarding techniques to improve typing speed and accuracy.
• 015 Proofread copy.
• 016 Edit copy.
• 017 Format letters, memoranda, reports, and outlines from prepared and rough draft material.
• 018 Format columns, tables, graphs, and charts.
• 019 Format composed letters, memoranda, reports, outlines, and tables, using the English writing process steps.
• 020 Format addresses on labels and envelopes.
• 021 Incorporate graphic elements in documents.
• 022 Maintain workstation, equipment, and materials.
• 023 Obtain assistance for preparing documents via electronic and hard-copy references and documentation (e.g., help screen, spell-check, grammar-check, thesaurus, user’s manual, dictionary, Internet search).
• 024 Troubleshoot computer problems (e.g., those involving cable hookups, power sources, and peripheral devices).
• 025 Apply ergonomic guidelines related to safe computer use.
  Using Digital Imaging and Audio Devices
• 026 Identify scanner hardware and software components.
• 027 Scan an image.
• 028 Save scanned image in various file formats.
• 029 Manipulate scanned images.
• 030 Insert scanned image into an application.
• 031 Identify the basic components and functions of a digital camera.
• 032 Take a variety of digital photographs.
• 033 Import images from a digital camera.
• 034 Insert digital images into an application.
  035 Create a digital movie.
  036 Download video from a digital video camera.
  037 Insert video into an application.
  038 Create a narration.
  039 Demonstrate audio application proficiency.
  040 Create a Web-based presentation.
  Speech Recognition: Preparing to Use the Tools
• 041 Identify terminology associated with new and emerging speech-recognition technologies.
• 042 Create a personal user speech file/profile.
• 043 Train speech recognition software to recognize user's voice through the training/enrollment process.
• 044 Adjust the headset or microphone for optimal clarity.
• 045 Test the microphone and audio settings.
• 046 Improve accuracy through additional advanced training in the user speech profile.
  Speech Recognition: Using Basic Techniques
• 047 Open and close computer software applications and menus by using speech commands.
• 048 Activate or deactivate the microphone by using a variety of speech commands.
• 049 Clear text from the screen with speech commands.
• 050 Dictate from prepared dialog or text for speech-recognition software input.
• 051 Dictate student-composed dialog or text for speech-recognition software input.
• 052 Navigate a document by using speech commands.
• 053 Save a selected dialog, using speech commands.
• 054 Integrate speech commands, keyboarding strokes, and mouse input.
• 055 Integrate text with other applications by using speech commands.
• 056 Print, using speech commands.
  Speech Recognition: Using Editing and Formatting Techniques
• 057 Use correction functions to improve a speech profile.
• 058 Dictate line and paragraph breaks.
• 059 Dictate punctuation.
• 060 Change font type and style, using commands for capitalization and format.
• 061 Dictate symbols and special characters.
• 062 Dictate numbers, decimals, fractions, and mathematical formulas.
• 063 Dictate dates, times, phone numbers, currency, and Web and e-mail addresses.
• 064 Use speech commands to select, copy, delete, and move text.
• 065 Add words, including names, to speech-recognition dictionary by using the "add word" feature.
• 066 Select commands from "What Can I Say" or equivalent help menu.
• 067 Format text, and undo the formatting by using speech commands (e.g., BOLD and RESTORE THAT or UN-BOLD).
• 068 Format text, and undo the formatting by using speech commands (e.g., ITALICIZE/ITALIC and RESTORE THAT/UN-ITALIC).
• 069 Underline text, and undo the formatting by using speech commands (e.g., UNDERLINE and RESTORE THAT/UN-UNDERLINE).
• 070 Create bulleted and numbered lists by using speech commands.
• 071 Format alignment by using speech commands (e.g., CENTER, ALIGN LEFT, or ALIGN RIGHT).
• 072 Capitalize titles or headings by using speech commands.
  On-Screen Writing: Practicing Digital Pen Skills
• 073 Identify terminology associated with new and emerging on-screen writing technologies (e.g., electronic whiteboard, graphics tablet, and tablet PC).
  074 Change the screen orientation with a digital pen and buttons. (Tablet PC only)
• 075 Use pen to tap, double tap, and tap and drag text or objects.
• 076 Calibrate digital pen for user preferences.
  077 Set the screen orientation sequence. (Tablet PC only)
  078 Adjust the brightness of the screen. (Tablet PC only)
  On-Screen Writing: Creating Journal Documents
  079 Create a personal journal by writing an entry.
  080 Erase/delete a portion of the journal entry.
  081 Highlight a portion of the journal entry.
  082 Move converted handwritten text by using the "lasso" function.
  083 Insert and remove space in a journal page.
  084 Save a journal entry.
  085 View a list of journal documents.
  086 Apply the flag annotation within a journal document.
  On-Screen Writing: Using the Input Panel
• 087 Alternate between the input panel options.
• 088 Write in the writing pad, using both printed and cursive letters.
• 089 Use the art feature to create a drawing.
• 090 Insert a drawing into an application.
• 091 Change options and settings in the input panel.
• 092 Post writing by using the two-line writing feature.
• 093 Erase writing by using the circle, "swish," or "scribble" gesture.
• 094 Correct spacing errors.
• 095 Activate automatic recognition in the writing pad.
• 096 Dock and undock the input panel.
• 097 Cut, copy, and paste by using the input panel.
• 098 Enter text by using the Caps Lock feature.
• 099 Enter text by using the symbols pad.
• 100 Use the "Write Anywhere" feature in Windows-based applications.
  101 TapActivate shortcut to menus. (Tablet PC only)
  Personal Digital Assistants: Becoming Familiar with the PDA
• 102 Identify terminology associated with new and emerging PDA technologies.
• 103 View user tutorial.
• 104 Open applications.
• 105 Set preferences, and add ShortCuts.
• 106 Synchronize ("HotSync") data with a personal computer.
• 107 Send and receive beamed data.
  Personal Digital Assistants: Applying PDA Functions
• 108 Navigate the PDA, using the input device.
• 109 Create a message.
• 110 Create entries in the address book/list of contacts.
• 111 Edit addresses in the address book/list of contacts.
• 112 Search for entries in the address book/list of contacts.
• 113 Create a personal business card.
• 114 Add appointments to the date/appointment book or calendar.
• 115 Edit entries in the date/appointment book or calendar.
• 116 Set alarms in the date/appointment book or calendar.
• 117 Create an item in the task list.
• 118 Edit a task item.
• 119 Prioritize a task item.
• 120 Mark and delete a task item.
• 121 Attach a note to a task item.
• 122 Write and edit a memo or note.
• 123 Categorize memos or notes.
• 124 Delete memos or notes.
• 125 Solve mathematical problems by using the calculator feature.
• 126 Set up a personal financial account.
• 127 Add a transaction entry into the personal financial account.
• 128 Edit a transaction entry in the personal financial account.
• 129 Reconcile account entries with a bank account or statement.
  130 Enter a URL address and locate a Web site. (Optional based on Internet connection limitations and acceptable use policies)
  131 Navigate the Internet. (Optional based on Internet connection limitations and acceptable use policies)
  132 Send and receive e-mail. (Optional based on Internet connection limitations and acceptable use policies)
  133 Send and receive Instant Messages. (Optional based on Internet connection limitations and acceptable use policies)
  Personal Digital Assistants: Using Additional Features and Software Applications
  134 Place and receive a telephone call, using a PDA. (Optional based on Internet connection limitations and acceptable use policies)
  135 Install software programs (e.g., word processor, spreadsheet, electronic slide show presentation, book reader) on a PDA. (Optional based on Internet connection limitations and acceptable use policies)
  136 Manage multimedia elements (e.g., pictures, graphics, digital movies, music) on a PDA.
  137 Explore the use of emerging technologies that expand PDA capabilities (e.g., RF technologies).
  Preparing for a Career
• 138 Investigate global careers.
• 139 Identify personal interests, aptitudes, and attitudes in relation to those found in successful students and professionals.
• 140 Identify types of specific training and experience required for occupations that demand proficient use of digital input technologies.
• 141 Investigate current trends in industry certification or licensure requirements.
• 142 Develop a career plan.
• 143 Explore purposes and options for lifelong learning.
• 144 Research a company, using electronic sources.
• 145 Participate in a mock interview.
• 146 Complete a job application in handwritten and electronic formats.
• 147 Compose or update a résumé in a format suitable for online posting.
• 148 Prepare employment-related correspondence.
• 149 Present an electronic and a hard-copy portfolio containing representative examples of student work.
• 150 Investigate the impact of new and emerging technological trends in the workplace.
• 151 Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional groups and ways to overcome the barriers.
• 152 Demonstrate communication skills expected of an employee in the workplace.