Technology Skill Inventory

In addition to good time management, self-discipline and self-motivation, online and hybrid learners must have proficiency in computer literacy and competency.

Following is a list of technology-related skills that we feel our online learners should possess:

Working knowledge and understanding of a windows-based operating system and its associated graphical user interface to include:
- The ability to launch applications and manage program window
- The ability to implement efficient file management strategies to include a working knowledge of how to create folders, organize data and completed work in subfolders, and move, delete, rename, copy, and back up files from one folder to another and from one medium to another (e.g. USB flash drive, CD/DVD, etc.)
- Use online Help within a windows-based operating system and windows-based application program
Knowledge and understanding of the Internet, Internet terminology, the World Wide Web (Web), and proper Netiquette
Ability to access and use the Internet including ability to identify, download, and install plug-ins and/or helper applications
Web-browsing skills including using menus and toolbars in a Web browser, entering URLs, navigating the Web using hyperlinks, adjusting a Web browser's security settings, and identifying and downloading appropriate files
Working knowledge of the VCCS Student E-mail System including the ability to log in and out of the account, send, receive, and reply to mail, attach and download files, set up a signature block for all mail, and access the "Sent" folder to retrieve previously sent mail
Working knowledge of Blackboard course management system including the ability to log in and out of the account, access the course syllabus and faculty contact information, use the Discussion Board including adding attachments to a discussion post, and access/submit assignments using the Assignments feature
Ability to perform Internet research including a working knowledge of the resources and services available through the College's Learning Resource Center (library), to include information access and retrieval from the library online catalog and magazine and journal article databases
Ability to use MS Word; basic word-processing skills to include creating, editing, printing, and saving a file