iRubric: Beginning Computer Skills rubric

Power on the computer and peripherals. Start an application (such as word processor, Internet browser, e-mail) by desktop icon or menu bar. Use features of an application simply by using the mouse, keyboard, and the application's menu bar.

Connect ports of the computer to peripherals. Install/uninstall an application. Interrupt and restart applications or the computer when they freeze.

Configure desktop environment and applications for efficient operation (e.g., create short cuts, customize monitor size, customize menu bars). Apply basic commands of operating system software. * (e.g., create, rename, and delete directories). Employ desktop operating skills.* (e.g., use mouse buttons, and keyboard shortcuts).

Performance simple testing and diagnostics of devices (e.g., sound card, serial port, disk surface test). Modify configuration of devices (e.g., modem, monitor). Partition hard disk for data and application sharing. Perform disk clean-up and disk defragmenter tasks.

Access a given web site using an Internet browser. Navigate within a web site using basic browser software functions (e.g., back, forward).

Use additional browser functions (e.g., refresh, history, bookmarks). Complete and submit web forms. Organize bookmarks for frequently used or important web sites.

Navigate between and within web sites. Access and use multiple browser windows. Differentiate between secure and non-secure web sites. Download a file from a web site to the desired location.

Configure Internet browser (e.g., clear history and cache, set security levels...).