Technical Skills Checklist
Most students who have experience browsing the Internet already have the technical skills necessary to succeed in an online course. This checklist can help you make sure.
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Do you have reliable access to a computer and the Internet? *
1 point
Can you distinguish between a website URL and an email address? *
1 point
Are you familiar with using Internet search engines such as Google, Yahoo! and Bing? *
1 point
Do you know how to send and receive email attachments? *
1 point
Can you update your browser and install plug-ins for common software applications such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, etc.? *
1 point
Are you comfortable using technology to communicate through online discussion forums, instant messaging, or video chat? *
1 point
Are you familiar with word processing tasks such as copying and pasting text in a document, and using editing features such as the spell checker and thesaurus? *
1 point
Can you create, save, and manage files on your computer and storage devices such as a USB flash drive? *
1 point
Do you understand the importance of Internet privacy, security, and virus protection? *
1 point
Have you activated your ACCmail account? *
1 point
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