Minimum Computer Literacy Skill
Requirements for Online Courses
Taking courses online
requires a minimal set of computer
literacy skills. Below is a list of
skills you should possess in order
to be a successful online learner:
General Computer
Skills:
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use Help
menus to find answers to my
questions |
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understand
file extensions and
differences between file
types (e.g. .doc, .gif.,
.html, .ppt., , mp3., rm.,
etc.) |
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shut down a
computer appropriately |
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perform a
safe reboot of the operating
system with keystrokes |
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understand
the difference between
closing/minimizing/hiding
windows and quitting a
program |
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use the mouse
right-click menu functions |
File Management
Skills:
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navigate
through files and
directories (e.g. using
Windows Explorer) |
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organize,
copy and paste files in
directories
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move unwanted
files into my recycle bin
and delete them permanently
from my hard drive
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Word Processing
Skills:
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edit, copy,
cut and paste a block of
text or selected objects
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use undo/redo
functions |
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save, print
and preview documents |
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select and
change fonts sizes and
types, styles (e.g.
boldface, italics,
underlining, etc.) |
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create
itemized lists (e.g.
bullets, numbered lists) |
Printing Skills
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change
printer parameters like page
numbers, paper orientation,
margins and proportions,
etc. |
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Distance Learning Contacts
Travis Githens,
Director of Evening and
Outreach Programs
Phone:
620.332.5420
FAX:
620.331.6821
Location:
Academic Building, Lower Level
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