SHOULD YOU TAKE AN ONLINE COURSE?

This information is designed to help you assess if you are the type of learner that will excel in a web-based, online course.

What type of learner are you?

Are you an organized, self-motivated, independent learner? Do you adapt well to new learning technologies? Do you like working on your own time? If so, you may be an ideal student for an online course.

What skills will you need?

In order to participate fully, you will need to know or learn some basic computer skills before enrolling in an on-line course. Many of these skills are easy to learn on your own through individual study. Courses teaching these skills are often available through local community programs, colleges, or libraries. The following is a brief computer skill self-assessment.

 

Do you know the following about the computer?
  • Save to your hard drive
  • Format a floppy disk
  • Save to your floppy disk
  • Move, copy, and delete files
  • Cut or copy and paste text
 Do you have proficiency with the following types of software programs?
  • Windows 95
  • Word processing
  • Spreadsheets
  • Databases
  • Presentation
Do you know how to do the following with a web browser?
  • Use a remote access service or Internet Service Provider
  • Install Netscape
  • Install Plug-ins
  • Browse
  • Search
  • Create and edit bookmarks
  • Download and save files
 Do you know how to do the following with e-mail?
  • Send and receive messages
  • Attach files
  • Print messages