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Computer Skills
Computer Skills: Levels of Proficiency

LEVELS

Basic
Intermediate
Advanced

Do you have the necessary computer skills?

_______________________________

Do you have the necessary learning skills?

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Have you ever used a computer?

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Can you identify and use a monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, CPU, storage devices and speakers?
_____ Yes _____ No _____ I’m not sure

Do you know how to use computer storage devices like hard drives, flash drives and CD-ROMS to (1) Run programs and (2) save/backup files?
_____ Yes _____ No _____ I’m not sure

How would you describe your typing skills?
_____ I hunt for the keys one character at a time
_____ I’m okay at using both hands to type
_____ I’m good at using proper keyboarding techniques

How do you feel about using the Internet?
_____ No Problem. I can use search engines, blogs, forums, social networking, etc. _____ Just fine. I can use a search engine or go directly to a website to view/print/save online documents. _____ I get through it. I am okay if I just have the website address.
_____ Not okay. I don’t use it very often.

How do you feel about using word processing software, such as Microsoft Word? Microsoft Works? Word Perfect?
_____ No Problem. I can perform the basic functions, plus insert graphs/tables and format layout. _____ Just fine. I can create, edit, save, print, spell check and format text. _____ I get through it. I can create, edit, save and print documents _____ Not okay. I don’t use it very often. 5/11 V.7 Page2

How do you feel about using spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel? Microsoft Works? Lotus 1-2-3?

_____ No Problem. I can perform the basic functions, plus insert graphs/charts, format layout and use formula functions.
_____ Just fine. I can create, edit, save, print and format cells.
_____ I get through it. I can create, edit, save and print spreadsheets.
_____ Not okay. I don’t use it very often.

Do you know how to create folders and organize files so that they are easy to find later?
_____ No Problem. I can create folders in the appropriate location, and add files that are ready to be shared and distributed over computer networks or email.
_____ Just fine. I can create a new folder on the desktop or in my documents, and add files.
_____ I get through it. I can create a new folder on the desktop, and add files.
_____ Not okay. I don’t do that very often.

How do you feel about sending email messages?
_____ No Problem. I can send, save, forward, and add attachments to messages.
_____ Just fine. I can send, save, forward/reply.
_____ I get through it. I use it once in a while.
_____ Not okay. I don’t use it very often.

How do you feel about using spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel? Microsoft Works? Lotus 1-2-3?
_____ No Problem. I use it all the time.
_____ Just fine. I use it occasionally.
_____ I get through it. I use it once in a while.
_____ Not okay. I don’t use it very often.

Have you used Adobe Acrobat Reader to view PDF files?

_______________________________

Are you aware of computer ethics and ways to protect yourself against electronic viruses and other threats?

_______________________________

Are you self directed?

_______________________________

Do you have access to an Internet-connected computer?

_______________________________

How comfortable are you with computers? _______________________________

How well can you type?

_______________________________

Do you own a computer?

_______________________________

If not, do you have convenient local access to a computer and Internet?

_______________________________

If you own a computer, do you have a home/Home Office Internet account?

_______________________________

_______________________________

Give name of provider, the access speed and the ________.

_______________________________

Are you self-confident enough to engage online lessons comfortably?

_______________________________

What are your biggest needs in order to learn essential computer and Internet skills?

_______________________________

Do you have someone locally you can ask for help whenever necessary?

_______________________________

Would you link an online Mentor?

_______________________________

Would like like a local mentor for face-to-face training sessions?

_______________________________

What is included in basic computer education?
Basic computer education will include these topics:
1. Definition of a computer.
2. Computer types.
3. Computer parts, with focus on desktop computers.
4. Computer operating system.
5. Computer applications.
6. Word document.
7. Internet.
8. E-mail
9. History of computing hardware.
10. Search engines
11. Browser basics
12. Virus/malware scanning
13 Common keyboard commands
14.Basic hardware terminology
15.Networking
16. Security/privacy


What do you generally and primarily use a computer for?

_______________________________

A. email only (LOW)
B. email and file or photo sharing (MEDIUM)
C. gaming (MEDIUM/HIGH)
D. random web surfing (MEDIUM)
E. research, professional work, occupational duties (HIGH)
F. chat rooms on popular topics (LOW)
G. bulletin board debate blogs (MEDIUM)
H. professional discussion mailing lists (HIGH)
I. web building, system administration (HIGH)
J. e-commerce shopping (MEDIUM/HIGH)

How do you find web sites to visit?

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A. books with directories of hot sites (LOW)
B. magazines with lists of hot sites (LOW)
C. type in URLs mentioned at other sites (HIGH)
D. one search engine, like MSN, Yahoo, Google (LOW/MEDIUM)
E. multiple or specialized search engines/directories (HIGH)
F. linking from other known or favorite, book marked sites (MEDIUM/HIGH)
G. friends, co-workers, tv, radio recommendations (LOW)

How do you primarily navigate, travel around, in a web site?

_______________________________

A. hypertext links (LOW/MEDIUM)
B. site maps (HIGH)
C. navigation buttons, bars, graphic links (LOW)
D. "Search Site" boxes (MEDIUM)
E. Advanced, Scoped "Search Site" boxes (HIGH)

How much time do you spend on the computer?

_______________________________

A. Less than 1 hour a day (LOW)
B. 1 hour to 3 hours a day (MEDIUM)
C. More than 3 hours a day (HIGH)

What is your main usage of a computer?

_______________________________

A. Pleasure (LOW)
B. Occupation (HIGH)
C. Research topics of interest (MEDIUM)
D. Online professional community (HIGH)
E. Online fun/social community (LOW)
F. Shopping/reservations/stay in touch with people (MEDIUM)

What skills level do you consider yourself to be at?

_______________________________

A. Low
B. Average
C. Above Average
D. High
E. Computer Expert (IT professional, etc.)

What are your favorite web sites that you visit a lot?

_______________________________

Internet Skills—You should know how to:

use a browser, such as Internet Explorer;
use a Search Engine, such as Google;
understand URLs;
create bookmarks (or “favorites”) within your browser;
download files or save the target of specific URLs;
upload files by using simple web forms;
send and receive email with attachments;
save email attachments on your hard drive;
use browser helper programs like Adobe Acrobat Reader and Microsoft media player.

Computer & Technical Skills – You should know how to:

use a word processor;
paste text from a web page or a word processor document into an email;
print materials from the Internet or from other computer documents;
save a document as various file types;
create and manage files and folders on your computer;
install software downloaded from the Internet;
find files on your hard drive.

If you feel comfortable with these basic skills, you will have no problems with the technical aspects of an online class.

Computer Skills Inventory. Do the following statements apply to you? If all or most of them do, you certainly have the technical skills to take an online class.

I am comfortable using a computer.
Keyboarding is easy for me, and I am usually accurate.
I know how to print documents from my computer.
I know how to use the Internet.
I know what a URL is.
I know how to use a search engine.
I know how to make a bookmark (or “favorite”).
I am comfortable using email.
I know how to make an email attachment.
I know how to save an email attachment to my hard drive.
I know how to copy files from a hard drive to a floppy disk, CD or flash drive.
I know how to make a folder and save a file in it on my computer.
I feel comfortable using a word processor.
I know how to copy and paste text from one document to another.
I know how to save a word processing document in “Rich Text Format” (RTF).
I know how to download and install browser plug-in software, like a media player.
I have played audio and video files on the Internet. I know what a PDF file is.
I have used chat and bulletin boards on the Internet. I have used simple web forms.

Computer Operations and Concepts

Identifies hardware components eg. keyboard, mouse, monitor/screen
Matches equipment to purpose - eg digital camera to capture images
Identifies cursor
Recognises the typical features of an applications window title bar, toolbar, menu bar, status bar, scroll bar
Has a knowledge of drop-down menus, what sub-menus they contain and conventions for activating them
Discriminates in the choice of applications for a given purpose
Selects menu items from a drop-down menu
Starts an application and creates a document
Names and saves a document in appropriate folder/directory
Retrieves, revises and renames a document
Understands difference between "save" and "save as" Prints document
Uses print preview to view a document before printing Understands orientation of page for document layout
Considers what needs to be printed eg pages to print
Understands and uses dialogue boxes
Using computer-based technologies to manipulate, create, store and retrieve information to express ideas and communicate with others.

Word Processing

Locates and uses return/enter, space, delete/backspace, shift, caps lock.
Uses appropriate terminology - font, upper/lower case, bold,italics, underline.
Types sentence(s) without assistance.
Inserts text.
Selects/highlights text.
Deletes text. Varies font, size and style. Understands cut, copy, paste. Uses undo command.
Creates text box.
Uses borders.
Uses spell checker.
Realises limitations of spell checker.
Changes text alignment.
Uses thesaurus.
Changes margins and line spacing.
Uses columns.
Adds a table to a document and edits rows and columns. Understands factors that affect appearance of text on a page.
Understands use of Tab to indent.
Uses bullets, numbering.


Graphics

Uses freehand drawing tools - pencil, straight and curved lines.
Uses shape tools/objects.
Uses paintbrush, paintbox/fill with colour, spray can/airbrush, eraser.
Uses text tool.
Selects objects with selection tool.
Deletes selected objects.
Crops selected objects.
Copies/duplicates graphic elements.
Uses line properties - thickness/colour.
Uses fill pattern/colours/shading.
Flips, rotates objects.
Layers objects - moves to front/back.
Inserts graphics from various sources eg. clip art, digital image.
Changes the size of displayed clip art/graphics.
Uses a digital camera to create a graphics file.
Moves clip art/graphics within a document.
Uses a scanner to convert a picture into a graphics file. Understands animation/illusion of movement.

Return to Top Multi-media

Creates a simple slide show with text, images.
Inserts slides.
Chooses appropriate slide design and layout.
Adds sounds.
Creates a master slide template.
Understands that a presentation is clear, concise and logical.
Understands navigation buttons/hyperlinks.
Recognises elements of a multi-media presentation.


Using computer-based technologies to locate, access, evaluate, store and retrieve information and to express ideas and communicate with others.

Internet

Understands purpose of a browser
Understands the general structure of a web address
Equates URL with web address
Uses prepared bookmarks
Uses and understands the features of a browser (back,
forward, stop, search, refresh, history, home buttons, address bar, loading status)
Understands and uses key words in a simple search
Understands key features of a web page (links, site map, feedback, email)
Bookmarks a location
Uses and understands hyperlinks/navigation buttons
Chooses appropriate sites from a search
Interprets information from a website
Cites any electronic references to information used
Contributes to the creation of a basic web-page - text, graphics, hyperlinks
Determines whether information is current, accurate and reliable

Email

Understands the general structure of an email address
Interprets features of an inbox eg. owner, date, subject, size
Interprets features of a new message eg. To, Cc, Subject
Interprets features of a retrieved message eg. From, Date sent, Reply, Forward
Retrieves and replies to an email
Forwards an email
Sends an attachment with an email


Using computer-based technologies to locate, access, evaluate, store and retrieve information

Spreadsheets

Understands the purpose/structure of a spreadsheet
Interprets data from an existing spreadsheet
Understands terminology - column, row, cell, cell range Understands cell addressing
Understands active cell
Enters data (labels, values) in a cell
Formats data in a cell eg. bold, alignment
Generates appropriate graphs eg. bar, column, line Changes column width and row height
Adds/deletes row/columns
Uses sum formula and undertakes basic calculations
Formats data to currency, time, number, percentage
Sorts data
Understands strengths and weaknesses of a spreadsheet

Databases

Understands structure/purpose of a database
Understands strengths and weaknesses of databases
Understands basic terminology - fields, records, files
Opens and uses a commercial database eg. electronic encyclopaedias
Locates specific information searching by subject, key word, author
Locates specific record(s) using find function Uses relevant fields
Chooses appropriate data types for fields
Sorts data
Adds/deletes records
Edits data in an existing record

Questions

Questions

1. By placing your mouse in a particular position, then clicking, all of the following images were discussed except

a blinking line
a hand
a white arrow
a CD-ROM

2. An onscreen image changes as you

Right-Click
Left-Click
Mouse-Over
Double-Click

3. If you keep your finger depressed on a particular key, it will keep sending the computer

Commands
Pictures
Files
Mouse-Clicks

4. When you press the Ctrl, Alt, and Delete keys simultaneously causes the computer to

Sleep
Lock Up
Help a problem
Does nothing

5. The software application Microsoft Word allows you to create and edit

Text documents
Spreadsheet files
Business graphs
Any computer file

6. When clicking on the start button, then clicking on the all programs button will

Display all files
Open Excel
Display categories
Close a program

7. A computer can store data on all of the following media types except

Floppy disks
Ink-Jet cartridges
USB cartridges
CD-Roms

8. One reason to copy files from a CD-ROM to the computers hard drive would be

Cannot be done
Faster access
To be able to print
CD-ROM can only be read once

9. Sometimes we forget where we saved a file or folder. If this happens

The file is lost
Start looking
This can't happen
Windows provides a search program

10. When copying a file from one location to another causes the orginal file to

Be Deleted
Be Unaffected
To be Moved
This operation cannot be done

Answers

1.a CD-ROM
2.Mouse-Over
3.Commands
4.Help a problem
5.Text documents
6.Display categories
7.Ink-Jet cartridges
8.Faster access
9.Windows provides a search program
10.Be Unaffected

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