An ICT skills audit can be used to check a learner’s knowledge about the basic functions of technology, It may help them to develop independence and serve as a starting point when beginning to use technology.
(A = Aware, C = In contexts, G = Generalised skill)
| Skill | A | C | G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1: Getting to know the computer: | |||
| I can find and use the power button to turn the device on and off. | |||
| I can find and connect extra devices like a mouse and keyboard. | |||
| I understand the function of the mouse / trackpad and keyboard. |
| Skill | A | C | G |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2: Using a mouse / trackpad: | |||
| I can hold and move the mouse / cursor. | |||
| I can click, double-click, right-click, and drag items with the mouse. | |||
| I can use the scroll wheel / bar to navigate up and down on a page. |
| A | C | G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3: Using a keyboard: | |||
| I can find the numbers | |||
| I can find the letters | |||
| I can find the space bar | |||
| I can find the full stop and comma keys | |||
| I can find the backspace key | |||
| I can find the delete key | |||
| I can find the shift key | |||
| I can practice typing simple words and sentences. |
| A | C | G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 I can use keyboard shortcuts like: | |||
| Copy: Ctrl + C (Copies the selected text or item to the clipboard). | |||
| Paste: Ctrl + V (Adds what was copied to wherever you want it). | |||
| Cut: Ctrl + X (Removes the text or item and moves it to the clipboard). |
| A | C | G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 I can use keyboard shortcuts like: | |||
| Undo: Ctrl + Z (Reverses the last action or command). | |||
| Redo: Ctrl + Y (Redoes the last action that was undone). | |||
| Select All: Ctrl + A (Selects all the text or items in the current document or window). |