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Information Navigator

District staff needs to complete the following process for the four required software applications and one elective software application. Please refer to the Critical Content Matrix.

Required Software Applications

Elective Software Applications

(choose four)

(choose one)

  • Windows Operating System 
  • Microsoft Word
  • Communications and E-Mail
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Microsoft FrontPage

There are two options for becoming an Information Navigator:

  1. Take the Information Navigator Modules—designed to teach the critical content of the Information Navigator.
  2. Take the Performance Assessments (Proficiency Option)—designed for those that feel they have mastered the critical content of the Information Navigator.
  3. Navigator Test Out Sessions

Module Option

Learn the Critical Content by taking the Information Navigator Modules for the four required core areas and one elective.

Performance Assessments Option (Proficiency Option)

Demonstrate the Critical Content by completing a performance assessment for each of the four required core areas and one elective.

To prepare for the Performance Assessments:

  1. Learn the Critical Content with the help of the following:
    • With books, videos, and other resources that may be available to you
  2. Take the performance assessment allowing 15-20 minutes for each assessment.

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Dr. Stacie Curry 854-4182 Fax 854-4007
LeAnn Perry, Adm. Assistant 854-4105

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