Practical technology concepts--skills and tools. The student demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of technology systems, concepts, and operations.

Knowledge and Skills Statement
Demonstrated Proficiency
Administer a Keyboarding Test
Keyboarding tests should range from five to ten tasks a week with possible bonus challenges if necessary. Begin with numbers and upper- and lower-case letters, then introduce words and special keys.
Notes:
- In the beginning, a visual reference may be required to assist students in the assessments. (e.g., A list of words and numbers the students must reproduce using a keyboard.)
- As students gain more experience, auditory prompts should be provided. (e.g., Use the shift key and type an upper-case "M", now type a lower-case "e".)
- Spelling words are a good source for visual references or auditory prompts.
- Numbers up to 120 may be used.
- Over time, simple sentences aligned with reading, language, and arts standards should be included.