Requirements
for Success in an Online Course
A variety of skills,
personality traits, study habits and other factors contribute to success
in online learning. Use these resources help you to become a better
learner or to decide if online learning is right for you.
Topics on this page: Computer
Skills |
Other Considerations | Resources
Computer
Skills
Understand
basic computer usage, including keyboard, mouse, CD player, printer
and modem.
- Use the
computer operating system (Windows/Mac OS) to:
1. Create
folders/directories
2. Find, copy, move, rename and delete files
3. Run and switch between multiple programs
4. Format media and create backup files
- Use a
word processing program to:
1. Create,
format, edit, spell check, save, print and retrieve a document
2. Cut, copy and paste information within and between
documents
3. Save a word processing document in text or rtf format.
4. Access the Internet via dial-up modem, DSL, cable
modem or a network interface
- Configure
and use a Web browser to:
1. Open,
print and/or save Web pages to a local disk drive
2. Open and save Adobe Acrobat files (PDF files)
3. Create, maintain and manage a list of Web pages (Favorites/Bookmarks)
4. Copy bookmark/favorites/URLs/hyperlinks to a word
processor
5. Use a search engine's basic features to find information
on the Web
- Download
and install programs from remote servers
- Use an
e-mail client (program) to:
1. Send, receive, store and retrieve messages
2. Send, receive and open file attachments
Resources
Introduction
to Computers:
Fayette Schools, Illinois Department of Education:
Basic
information about computers.
Introduction
to Windows, Word Processors and the World WIde Web:
Valerie Collins Adult Learning Center 214 West Bowen Bismarck, ND 1998
This page has
multiple links for learning about Windows, basic Word Processing,
and some beginner tips about the Internet.
Beginning
Resources: "All American Family" Website
This site has
a wealth of information about computers from "ABC's of DSL"
to wonderful world wide web links.
Central
Kansas Library System's Computer Training Tutorials
http://www.ckls.org/~crippel/computerlab/tutorials/
Links to tutorials
and information about computer hardware, computer accessories (keyboard,
mouse, printer, monitor), computer operating systems (Windows), email,
word processing programs, spreadsheets programs, desk top publishing
and more.
Other Considerations
Illinois Online
Network: What
makes a successful online student?
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