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.

Do you have reliable access to a computer and the Internet? *

1 point

Yes

Can you distinguish between a website URL and an email address? *

1 point

Yes

Are you familiar with using Internet search engines such as Google, Yahoo!, and Bing? *

1 point

Yes

Do you know how to send and receive email attachments? *

1 point

Yes

Can you update your browser and install plug-ins for common software applications such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, etc.? *

1 point

Yes

Are you comfortable using technology to communicate through online discussion forums, instant messaging, or video chat? *

1 point

Yes

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

Yes

Can you create, save, and manage files on your computer and storage devices such as a USB flash drive? *

1 point

Yes

Do you understand the importance of Internet privacy, security, and virus protection? *

1 point

Yes

Have you activated your ACCmail account? *

1 point

Yes

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