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Step Two: Technology Skills Assessment

We are pleased that you are considering online courses at TSTC Marshall. If you have never taken an online course before, it is important that you understand the unique requirements for success before making the final decision to enroll. Because we want you to be successful in your online experience at TSTC Marshall, we need to be sure you fully understand what is involved in taking an online course. Therefore, you must complete the following New Online Student Orientation before registering for an online course at TSTC Marshall.

Basic Computer Skills
  1. Can you copy, paste and move files and folders within Microsoft Windows?
    Yes
    No
     
  2. Can you open, close and navigate between software programs?
    Yes
    No
     
  3. Do you know how to install software or "plug-ins" on your computer?
    Yes
    No
     
  4. Can you save your work files to both the hard drive and a floppy disk?
    Yes
    No
     
Word Processing Skills
  1. Can you open, view and print a word processing document?
    Yes
    No
     
  2. Can you create and save a new document ?
    Yes
    No
     
  3. Can you copy, cut and paste information in a word processing document?
    Yes
    No
     
  4. Can you change font size and style in a document?
    Yes
    No
     
  5. Can you set page margins and add headers and footers to a document?
    Yes
    No
     
  6. Can you create number or bullet list and tables?
    Yes
    No
     
Internet Skills
  1. Can you go to a specific Internet location if you were given the URL address?
    Yes
    No
     
  2. Can you follow hyperlinks and use the back and forward buttons?
    Yes
    No
     
  3. Can you save web addresses to the Favorites menu?
    Yes
    No
     
  4. Can you use Yahoo, Google and other search engines to look for information on the World Wide Web?
    Yes
    No
     
  5. Can you download and install Internet plug-ins such as Adobe Acrobat Reader and Windows Media Player?
    Yes
    No
     
Email Skills
  1. Do you use email on a frequent basis (at least 5 times a week)?
    Yes
    No
     
  2. Can you compose, send, and reply to email messages?
    Yes
    No
     
  3. Can you copy, save, forward, and delete your email messages?
    Yes
    No
     
  4. Can you send, receive, copy, print and file email attachments?
    Yes
    No
     
  5. Do you have a TSTC Marshall student email account?
    Yes
    No
     
Library Skills
  1. Can you find information about library services on the TSTC Marshall Library web site?
    Yes
    No
     
  2. Do you know how to login to the TSTC Marshall Library's online databases?
    Yes
    No
     
  3. Can you find a book or article using the TSTC Marshall's online catalog?
    Yes
    No
     
Computer Hardware
  1. Do you have access to a computer and Internet connection at least 5 times a week?
    Yes
    No
     
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Step One: Learning Style Assessment Step Two: Technology Skills Assessment Step Three: List of Minimum Computer Requirements Step Four: Student Services Step Five: Registration Back to Online Courses
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