NorthStar Digital Literacy Project:
WorkStar/Core Computer Literacy Standards
1) Basic Computer Use Not Yet With Assistance Independently
Identify types of computers: desktop (stationary), laptop (portable)
Turn computer and monitor on and off
Log on and log off of a computer
Shutdown and restart computer
Identify specific computer hardware: CPU, monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse or
touchpad, USB port
Find and know function of keys on keyboard: enter, shift, control, backspace,
delete, arrow keys, tab, caps lock, number lock
Identify types of mice: mouse, touchpad, touch screen
Hold a mouse
Use and know functions of mouse buttons: left button, right button
Know that mice can be customized for left-handed people and that the speed of
clicking can also be customized
Recognize cursor shapes: typing, arrow, hand pointer, I-beam
Single click, double click, and right click
Click and drag
Use mouse to select check boxes, use drop-down menus and scroll
Adjust volume or mute audio. Use headphones when appropriate
Identify icons on desktop
Know that software programs are upgraded periodically and that different versions
may be installed on different computers
Understand trash/recycle bin and how to retrieve
Know that it is possible to customize a computer for increased accessibility
Know that screen resolution can be changed
Recognize various storage media including USB/flash drives (external) and hard
drive (internal)
Open programs: See Windows section
Open files: See Windows section
St. Paul Community Literacy Consortium
Digital Literacy Task Force:
http://spclc.themlc.org/Virtual_Literacy_Standards.html
Created 8/10