VELS+Level+1+(Prep)

  At this level standards are not organised by dimensions.
 * Progressing towards Level 2**
 * ~  ||~ Progression point 1.25 ||~   ||~ Progression point 1.5 ||~   ||~ Progression point 1.75 ||~   ||
 * ^  ||< At 1.25, the work of a student progressing towards the standard at Level 2 demonstrates, for example: ||^   ||< At 1.5, the work of a student progressing towards the standard at Level 2 demonstrates, for example: ||^   ||< At 1.75, the work of a student progressing towards the standard at Level 2 demonstrates, for example: ||^   ||
 * ^  ||< **Information and Communications Technology*** use of one- and two-step manipulation techniques when processing text or numeric data to produce simple information products; for example, selecting and centring their name in a name tag
 * use of basic manipulation techniques to create graphics; for example, forming images using circles and lines
 * recognition and use of common icons such as the ‘home’ button for navigating multimedia resources ||^  ||< **Information and Communications Technology*** use of basic formatting techniques when processing text and numeric data to produce simple information products for a specific audience; for example, keying text that is bold and coloured, and inserting an image from clip art to create a child’s birthday invitation
 * use of manipulation techniques to create graphics for a specific purpose or audience; for example, drawing a clown on a child’s Get Well card
 * location of a specific website by keying the address provided by the teacher
 * use of a mouse to select and open a nominated file ||^  ||< **Information and Communications Technology*** use of manipulation and basic editing techniques to create simple, formatted information products such as presentations and book covers, and identification of minor improvements that could be made to their appearance
 * use of manipulation techniques to create graphics for use within a text-based product; for example, illustrations in a short report
 * location of specific information within nominated websites and CD ROMs, using given navigation paths
 * retrieval of stored files in a networked environment and the naming of newly created personal files ||^  ||

Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 2 standards in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), they learn the safe use of [|ICT tools], including leaving electrical connections alone, sitting upright in front of a computer, and handling storage devices such as disks and memory sticks carefully. They learn the correct terms to name ICT equipment and, through use, become familiar with common icons on the computer desktop. They develop hand–eye coordination through using a mouse to control the pointer on the screen. With assistance, students work with different types of data, such as text, numbers and images, to create simple [|information products] and share their ideas. They develop their navigation skills by responding to stimulus in [|multimedia resources] that develop literacy and numeracy skills. They find and compare examples of ICT equipment at home and investigate the purpose of ICT symbols and icons.

Standards
In the Information and Communications Technology domain, standards for assessing and reporting on student achievement are introduced at Level 2. The learning focus statement for Level 1 provides advice about learning experiences that will assist students to work towards the achievement of the standards at Level 2.