Advanced Computer Applications
STANDARD SKILLS and CONCEPTS VOCABULARY
CAA 1.1 Content Standard: Students demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interactivity and operation of technology systems. CAA 1.1.1 Select and demonstrate use of industry-standard hardware and emerging technology to complete any given task including academic work, i.e. scanners, digital cameras, digital camcorders, CD/DVDs, keyboard, touch screen, stylus, speech, and handhelds.
CAA 1.1.2 Select appropriate software for the support of content area learning such as, sound, graphic, video, current industry-standard applications suites/operating system, etc.
CAA 1.1.3 Use the operating system to save, compress, zip/unzip, and backup files to a hard drive, other drives, or a server. compress, zip/unzip
CAA 1.1.4 Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions (instructor, text, manuals, help/on-line help, and/or screen).
CAA 1.1.5 Compare and contrast the functional relationship between basic hardware and software systems and their components. hardware, software
CAA 1.1.6 Apply the organizational concept behind using files and folders for storing information and organizing files into folders.
CAA 1.1.7 Demonstrate saving, opening, and finding files using a variety of different formats. 
CAA 1.1.8 Compare and contrast the use of and the difference between temporary memory (RAM), permanent memory (ROM), and storage (e.g., digital storage on hard, floppy, and zip disks; flash drives; and optical storage-- CD/DVD).  ROM/RAM
CAA 1.1.9 Compare and contrast the many types of technologies used in society.
CAA 2.1 Content Standard:  Students understand and apply the social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology use in personal and professional endeavors. CAA 2.1.1 Practice respectful and responsible use of technology through abiding by the professional practices.
CAA 2.1.2 Apply the ability to work independently and as a team member (includes efficient use of time, organization of work, etc.).  time management
CAA 2.1.3 Apply an understanding of plagiarism and fair use; respect copyright laws of information producers such as authors and artists, including website developers. Apply an understanding of the interaction and interdependence between humans and technology.  plagerism, copyright
CAA 2.1.4 Apply an understanding of the interaction and interdependence between humans and technology.
CAA 2.1.5 Analyze how changes in technology affect the workplace and society.
CAA 3.1 Content Standard:  Students apply technology as a means to create business, industry, and professional tasks CAA 3.1.1 Apply a variety of input technology tools, i.e., speech recognition, hand-writing recognition, and keying.
CAA 3.1.2 Apply appropriate handling and use of supplies and equipment.  
CAA 3.1.3 Apply appropriate use of editing tools to meet industry standards.
CAA 3.1.4 Design hyperlinks between files, sections, programs, and web pages. hyperlinks
CAA 3.1.5 Plan time lines to complete tasks in allotted time. 
CAA 3.1.6 Save different tasks as a Web Page.
CAA 3.1.7 Integrate different file types.
CAA 3.1.8 Attach digital signatures to documents.
CAA 3.2 Content Standard:  Students use word processing software to create, edit, and publish industry appropriate documents. CAA 3.2.1 Apply advanced word-processing skills by creating a variety of business and technical documents, i.e., newsletters with mast heads, multi-column brochures, multi-page books, forms, using wizards, templates, or composition.  
CAA 3.2.2 Apply word-processing formatting skills, i.e., styles, table of contents.
CAA 3.2.3 Apply word-processing skills by accessing and editing documents, including the effective use of editing commands, i.e. dividing page, making sections.   editing techniques
CAA 3.2.4 Apply advanced word-processing skills in the creation of  drawing tables, outlines, mail merge, creating styles and using go to.
CAA 3.2.5 Apply table of contents and indexes to reports. 
CAA 3.2.6 Apply word-processing graphic object skills such watermarks, editing clipart, 3-D, grouping/ungrouping. 
CAA 3.2.7 Apply special features and tools such as protect document,  tracking changes, templates, auto text, auto correct. templates
CAA 3.2.8 Apply the ability to format a variety of documents that meet employability standards. format
CAA 3.2.9 Create, Modify, and distribute forms using various form controls.
CAA 3.2.10 Create, edit and run macros macros
CAA 3.2.11 Create and manage master documents and subdocuments.
CAA 3.2.12 Create cross references.
CAA 3.3 Content Standard:  Students use spreadsheet software to create, edit, analyze, and publish industry appropriate files. CAA 3.3.1 Use industry terminology when using spreadsheet software.
CAA 3.3.2 Create and evaluate formulas, and functions.
CAA 3.3.3 Create customize formats.
CAA 3.3.4 Create, edit and apply templates.  templates
CAA 3.3.5 Link and consolidate data using 3-D references (create workspaces).
CAA 3.3.6 Create, name, copy, clear, and move ranges.
CAA 3.3.7 Add group and outline criteria to ranges.
CAA 3.3.8 Analyze and select spreadsheet advanced formatting features such as conditional formatting, filtering, and protection. 
CAA 3.3.9 Apply relative, absolute, and mixed cell references in formulas.  relative, absolute
CAA 3.3.10 Copy, move, and verify accuracy of formulas.
CAA 3.3.11 Create effective charts or graphs which represent relevant data most effectively.  
CAA 3.3.12 Edit and label chart components such as axis, legends, titles, datatables.  x and y axis, legends
CAA 3.3.13 Apply advanced features such as naming ranges and using range names in formulas and printing. range of cells
CAA 3.3.14 Utilize goal seek and auditing tools, i.e. track, accept, and reject changes. 
CAA 3.3.15 Create pivot tables and charts. pivot
CAA 3.3.16 Create, edit, and run command buttons, macros, and macros with buttons macos
CAA 3.3.17 Utilize database functions i.e. filtering and extracting. filtering
CAA 3.3.18 Create Extensible Markup Language (XML) Web queries. XML
CAA 3.3.19 Import and export data to and from spreadsheet.
CAA 3.3.20 Link and merge worksheets/workbooks.
CAA 3.3.21 Embed numbers.
CAA 3.4 Content Standard:  Students use database software to create, edit, analyze, and publish industry appropriate files. CAA 3.4.1 Use terminology associated with database. 
CAA 3.4.2 Plan, create, and modify multiple database tables in different views.
CAA 3.4.3 Utilize advanced property features such as input mask and lookup.
CAA 3.4.4 Import/export data to a new table or database or other software.
CAA 3.4.5 Compact, repair and encrypt/decrypt database.  encrypt/decrypt
CAA 3.4.6 Design, create, and modify data forms utilizing advanced features i.e. subforms.
CAA 3.4.7 Create Combo boxes.
CAA 3.4.8 Create and use macros and switchboards.
CAA 3.4.9 Use and understand database splitter.
CAA 3.4.10 Demonstrate report creation that involves:  summary options, calculated controls, and sub reports.
CAA 3.4.11 Create and use queries to specify criteria such as calculated fields, group data, action queries (update and delete data), parameter query, Pivot tables, pivot charts, aggregate functions and concatenation. pivot
CAA 3.4.12 Create a database using multiple tables to establish relationship(s) between tables, referential integrity.  
CAA 3.5   Content Standard:  Students use presentation software to create, edit, analyze, and publish industry appropriate files. CAA 3.5.1 Apply industry standards in creating and presenting all presentations.
CAA 3.5.2 Apply advanced presentation software skills by creating, accessing/retrieving, saving, and printing files.
CAA 3.5.3 Use views appropriately to create and manipulate presentations—normal, outline, notes, slide sorter view. 
CAA 3.5.4 Analyze situations and create a customized handout.
CAA 3.5.5 Use Industry design guidelines to enhance visual presentations.
CAA 3.5.6 Create a presentation with video, embedded objects, specialized features i.e. action buttons, links, hyperlinks, record narration, on-line broadcast, and create a design template.
CAA 3.5.7 Import relevant data from word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other presentation files.
CAA 3.5.8 Create a summary slide.
CAA 3.5.9 Create a stand-alone version for a CD/DVD (package for CD/DVD).
CAA 3.5.10 Modify and design templates—master slide, master title slide, master notes, with customized header/footer.
CAA 3.5.11 Embed logos or objects for exact placement.
CAA 3.5.12 Create an autorun looping presentation. 
CAA 3.5.13 Demonstrate presentation skills by creating well-organized, audience-appropriate presentations such as informative, entertaining, instructional, using proper public speaking techniques.
CAA 3.6 Content Standard:  Students will integrate files within an industry-standard software suite. CAA 3.6.1 Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate software for completing a variety of projects.
CAA 4.1   Content Standard:  Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, teachers, experts, and other audiences. CAA 4.1.1 Use telecommunications skills by collaborating and communicating effectively (using e-mail, e-learning, video conferencing, instant messaging, chat, blogs, newsgroups, net meetings, etc.) with peers, experts, teachers, and other audiences.  blogs
CAA 4.1.2 Use appropriate technology to plan, develop, edit and present material to different types of audiences (i.e., paper, web page, multimedia presentation, publications, speech, hypermedia, etc.). hypermedia
CAA 5.1   Content Standard:  Students use technology to access, review, evaluate, and select information from multiple resources for reporting purposes. CAA 5.1.1 Evaluate and select appropriate sources of information (i.e., print, video, electronic, and human) for a specific research problem or question. 
CAA 5.1.2 Use advanced searching Technique using Internet/intranet search engines, directories, biographical dictionaries and thesaurus.
CAA 5.1.3 Evaluate and select several resources from a variety of information sources by reviewing each author’s credentials, perspective, or bias; validate the accuracy of information based on multiple audiences. 
CAA 5.1.4 Use portable document software to read and create pdf files for the web. pdf files
CAA 6.1   Content Standard:  Students use technology to develop strategies for solving problems. CAA 6.1.1 Integrate technology to solve problems and make informed decisions.
CAA 6.1.2 Analyze a problem from different perspectives using appropriate tools (e.g., spreadsheets, databases).
CAA 6.1.3 Integrate information and communication technology to analyze a real-world problem, design and implement procedures to monitor information, set timelines, and evaluate progress toward the solution.
CAA 7.1   Content Standard:  Students use technology to take developmentally appropriate tests utilizing audio and/or visual feedback when necessary.

CAA 7.1.1 Take computer-adaptive timed multiple-choice or true/false tests. 
CAA 7.1.2 Take computer-based narrative tests. 
CAA 7.1.3 Take computer-based tests for topic remediation and support, and use feedback appropriately for self-assessment.