| Computers4Kids participants should demonstrate basic computer skills
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- Create a new document
- Save a document
- Open an existing document
- Organize folders and files
- Organize content so it is readable and useable
- Cite media from other sources
- Import or Insert media into a program
- Export document for use or viewing with another program
- Print a document
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| Computers4Kids projects should be attractive, readable and understandable for your chosen audience. |
| Above all, text should be readable. Follow the guidelines to the right to help it be so. |
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- Appropriate size
- High color/value contrast
- Non-decorative fonts used for a large body of text
- Proper spacing
- We welcome other languages, but provide some English explanation
- Use correct grammar and punctuation
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- Proportions remain consistent
- Proper resolution
- Appropriate memory size
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- Appropriate volume
- Appropriate speed
- Clarity
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- Appropriate lighting
- Correct coloration
- Sufficient contrast
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- Consistent style to the entire project
- Appropriate difficulty and depth to content and technical aspects
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| Computers4Kids projects should be appropriate for a wide audience. Participants should feel proud of their accomplishments and able to share them freely, knowing that they are showing their best work. |
- No gore, lewdness or
obscenity
- Primarily student created
- Properly acknowledge and cite the work of others
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| Computers4Kids participants should demonstrate advanced proficiency in a range of software applications and media. |
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- Draw shapes or lines with vector tools
- Edit photographs or images with bitmap tools
- Manipulate size and framing of an image
- Apply filters and special effects
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- Record audio materials
- Edit audio
- Manage multiple tracks
- Adjust volume or effects within a track or clip
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- Create links that go to other pages within your website or to others
- Create tables to organize content
- Create multiple pages with a consistent look and feel
- Edit code directly
- Upload your website to the server
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- Record video
- Edit video
- Manage multiple tracks
- Add special effects or chapter transitions
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- Draw graphics or create objects
- Manage multiple layers or tracks
- Add motion
- Design interactivity options for the user
- Use a programming language
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- Manipulate text—position, size
- Integrate text and image
- Use styles or templates to automate formatting
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- Manipulate text—position, size
- Integrate text and image
- Use styles or templates to automate formatting
- Use transitions or animations
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- please help us identify essential skills here
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