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Do I Have The Technical Skills to be Successful in Online Courses?

Online learning challenges some students without strong computer skills or with computer equipment that is not working properly. Here are some preliminary questions to ask yourself to see if you need to brush up on your skills.

Answer the assessment questions below. After answering all of the assessment questions, you will be given a score. The score will help you to determine if taking an online course is the right option for you.

With some questions, you will be given feedback and a link to a tutorial if your answer reveals that you will benefit from some skill building. Click on the link, then review and practice the steps in the tutorial. You can take these tutorials during the assessment (when finished, come back to the assessment and continue answering the questions) or afterwards. Please feel free to take the Assessment again after you have reviewed the tutorial(s).

Please answer each question below. When you are finished, click the "Submit" button.

  1. My word processing skills can use some improvement.

    2. Yes  No
     
     
  2. I feel confident in my ability to download software programs.
    Yes  No
     
     
  3. I am comfortable with sending email attachments.
    Yes  No
     
     
  4. When asked to copy and paste from one document to another, I would know what to do.
    Yes  No
     
     
  5. The speed of my modem is 56K or better.
    Yes  No
     
     
  6. I know how to save a file on my computer.

    7. Yes  No
     
     
  7. I know how to find a file that is saved on my computer.

    8. Yes  No
     
     
  8. I am familiar with creating a new file folder on my computer.
    Yes  No
     
     

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