To
determine if you are ready for an online course, review this
self evaluation checklist.
If
you answer to yes to the majority of questions in each skill
area, you should be ready to take an online course. If you
answered no to the majority of questions in a skill area,
you may want to work on that set of skills prior to taking
an online course.
| Computer
Skills |
- I am comfortable using a computer.
- If provided directions, I can download and install
software.
- I can use a word processing program.
- I know how to print documents.
- I know how to save my word processing files as
a different file type (e.g. .rtf .html .txt)
- If I have a problem with a computer, I know where
to get help or I can fix it myself.
- My computer meets the minimum technical
requirements needed for WebCT.
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| Internet Skills |
- I have Internet access.
- I know how to use a web browser to navigate web
sites.
- I know how to open a web page when given the URL
address.
- I am able to print pages found on the Internet,
including pages that use frames.
- I am able to use a search engine (Yahoo, MSN, Google,
etc.) to find information on the Internet.
- I know how to use email.
- I have sent an attachment with email.
- I can open or download an email attachment.
- I am familiar with how online chats work.
- I am familiar with how online bulletin boards (discussion
boards) work.
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| Research
Skills |
- I am familiar with electronic library databases.
- I know how to research to find information I need.
- I am able to use a search engine (Yahoo, MSN, Google,
etc.) to find information on the Internet.
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| Communication/Time
Management Skills |
- I like to work independently.
- I am comfortable asking for clarification and will
continue to ask until I have the information I need.
- I am comfortable with written communication.
- I am self discplined enough to keep up with course
readings, assignments, and activities without the
need for prompting from my instructor.
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