Learning on the Go! With The Literacy Project
Computer
Skills Assessment for “Learning on the Go”
The
following statements will help you assess your computer skills to see if you
are ready to take the online part of the course. Check “yes” or “no” for each item. Then, count the total number of checks in each column to analyze
your results.
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1.
I can use a web browser
(such as Netscape Communicator or Navigator, Internet Explorer, or AOL) to
perform an internet search. |
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I can go to a website by typing
in a website address. |
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I have an e-mail account (or can get one
before taking this class). |
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I can send and receive e-mail. |
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I can send e-mail
with an attachment. |
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I have typed text
into a word processing program such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Works, or
WordPerfect. |
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I can cut, copy,
and paste text. |
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I know how to save a document. |
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9.
I know how to find and open a document I
previously saved. |
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10. I can use more than one program at a time or view more than
one web page at a time. |
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11. I am comfortable learning a new computer program. |
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12. I am comfortable using online Help, or a manual, to solve
problems and answer questions. |
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Total
score between 9 and 12 |
Total
score 8 or below |
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Your score shows that your computer
skills make you a good candidate for this class! You may want to learn the computer skills where you checked
“no” too. |
Your score shows that you need to
improve your basic computer skills before taking this course. Please speak with Sharon to find out how
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You will use all of these skills in the online version
of this class.