{"id":25275,"date":"2024-06-09T20:18:19","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T19:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings-new\/?page_id=25275"},"modified":"2024-12-11T15:04:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:04:28","slug":"ict-skills-audit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/send-it\/ict-skills-audit\/","title":{"rendered":"ICT skills audit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(A = Aware, C = In contexts, G = Generalised skill) <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skill<\/th>A<\/th>C<\/th>G<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1: Getting to know the computer:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
I can find and use the power button to turn the device on and off.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can find and connect extra devices like a mouse and keyboard.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I understand the function of the mouse \/ trackpad and keyboard.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Skill<\/th>A<\/th>C<\/th>G<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
2: Using a mouse \/ trackpad:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
I can hold and move the mouse \/ cursor.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can click, double-click, right-click, and drag items with the mouse.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can use the scroll wheel \/ bar to navigate up and down on a page.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More ideas: https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/send-it\/developing-mouse-skills\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/th>A<\/th>C<\/th>G<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
3: Using a keyboard:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
I can find the numbers<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can find the letters<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can find the space bar<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can find the full stop and comma keys<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can find the backspace key<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can find the delete key<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can find the shift key<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
I can practice typing simple words and sentences.<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

More ideas: https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/send\/areas-of-need\/sensory-and-or-physical\/send-it\/developing-keyboard-skills\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/th>A<\/th>C<\/th>G<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
4.1 I can use keyboard shortcuts like:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Copy: Ctrl + C<\/strong> (Copies the selected text or item to the clipboard).<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Paste: Ctrl + V<\/strong> (Adds what was copied to wherever you want it).<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Cut: Ctrl + X<\/strong> (Removes the text or item and moves it to the clipboard).<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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<\/th>A<\/th>C<\/th>G<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
4.2 I can use keyboard shortcuts like:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Undo: Ctrl + Z (Reverses the last action or command).<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Redo: Ctrl + Y (Redoes the last action that was undone).<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Select All: Ctrl + A (Selects all the text or items in the current document or window).<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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