Goals by Age
Age 3
Master mouse control.
Point and click with one finger.
Be able to recognize and name mouse, keyboard, monitor.
Use age-appropriate software.
Use creativity software to draw shapes and color.
Follow along with animated storybook.
Use the mouse to click on objects.
To navigate to different tools and colors while using creativity software.
Age 4
Improve hand-eye coordination.
Click and drag items.
Locate mouse, keyboard, monitor, printer, tower.
Know how to properly use and care for a computer.
Properly handle a CD-ROM and place it in the drive.
Open and run age-appropriate software.
Have a basic familiarity of keyboard.
Locate letters in name on keyboard.
Ages 5-7
Identify the parts of the computer.
Have a basic understanding of how all the parts of the computer work together.
Understand different media types.
Turn computer on and log into operating system with a username and a password.
Open, run, and exit age-appropriate software.
Be able to locate letters on keyboard.
Use proper finger placement when typing.
Know which hand to use for each letter on keyboard.
Use menus to edit the format of a document.
Save work to a hard disk and network drive.
Print a file.
Follow specific directions to complete a task.
Use word processing software to type stories and poems.
Use creativity software to create artwork.
Basic troubleshooting skills, what to do when a dialog box opens on the screen.
Know and understand Internet safety rules.
Ages 8-11
To possess basic computing skills as well as the ability
to listen, follow complex directions, and to independently work to solve
problems.
Understand how a computer system works, how each part works, and how they work together.
To understand and demonstrate how to upgrade a computer.
To Type without looking at the keyboard using proper finger position.
To know which application to use to complete a task.
To effectively use a variety of office applications.
To install and run software.
Know and understand Internet safety rules.
To understand how to use a search engine for research.
Age 12
At age 12 the child should have all the necessary skills to effectively use the computer for educational and recreational purposes. They will be able to build on their solid foundation to continue to expand their knowledge and abilities with the computer.