Module 1:

• Become familiar with the Computer Center, including computer types, software & hardware locations and general use policy.
• Accurately explain the structure and function of user names and basic password concepts.
• Effectively navigate a computer desktop, including starting programs, using files, folders, windows, finding and basic control panel settings
• Effectively use a browser, preferences and navigation buttons
• Become familiar with the basic functions of web search tools
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic file management including disk formatting, saving, copying, deleting, backing up, using properties and organizing files and folders
• Accurately describe a variety of software applications, the impacts of version numbers and their basic use
• Accurately explain the importance of an operating system and the impact of an operating system on software installation
• Effectively compare the basic desktop features of a Macintosh and a Windows operating system
• Describe the function and value of word processing software as well as its importance in educational, work and personal settings
• Effectively navigate within the Microsoft Word program to open new and existing documents, and complete basic editing, formatting, saving and printing functions

Module 2:

• Become familiar with what email is, what it does and the components necessary to use email
• Accurately describe the composition of email addresses, how to use more than one email address and the benefits of using your Alverno email address
• Demonstrate the ability to send and receive email
• Accurately articulate basic email etiquette and abuses including flamming and spamming
• Become familiar with the procedure for picking up Alverno email remotely
• Demonstrate the ability to use address books, attachments, signature files and basic folder organization

Module 3:

• Accurately uses basic library terminology to effectively access the library collections, demonstrating an efficient understanding of the collection's organization
• Effectively recognizes that information sources are organized differently depending on the source and that information is available in a variety of formats
• Effectively identifies that appropriate resources are based on one's information needs
• Consistently recognizes the differences between the Web, online library resources and library resources that reside in a physical space
• Competently executes a basic search in an online catalog and successfully retrieves library material by using information provided in the online catalog record
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the ethical and social issues surrounding the use of information (i.e. plagiarism, citations, copyright)
  

Module 4:

• Competently uses basic research terminology
• Proficiently applies the research process
• Accurately identifies the source of their information and how this information is organized
• Identifies and selects appropriate online databases relevant to the subject area
• Creates effective search statements based on their information needs
• Critically evaluates information and articulates the importance of an evaluation process
• Begins to discern point-of-view (bias) in periodical literature
• Effectively self assesses and refines their research process