Determine & Assess Your Online Readiness

Online courses are not easy alternatives to traditional classes. Whether you are an adult or traditional learner online study is just as rigorous as any on-campus course. This method of delivery assumes you take responsibility for your own learning. Be realistic about what is involved and take the steps to determine and assess your online readiness.

Reliable Device and Internet ☑ Reliable access to a laptop, desktop, or tablet computer. While this course is mobile friendly, you can’t expect to complete it entirely from your mobile device. ☑ Reliable internet connection is a must. Have a backup plan in mind to access the internet. Computer Skills Tutorial and Assessment Determine your readiness by completing the Essential Computer Skills lessons. ☑ Basic Computer Skills ☑ Basic Computer Funtions ☑ Computer Communication Terminology Brightspace Skills ☑ Go to: Brightspace Essentials for Learners ☑ Downloading course documents, such as a syllabus ☑ Viewing recorded presentations ☑ Posting your responses and replying to other classmates’ discussion posts ☑ Uploading your assignment submissions in the format indicated by your instructor ☑ Taking a quiz and viewing your quiz results ☑ Viewing your grades and finding your feedback to keep up with your progress Video Skills ☑ Participate in a virtual meeting ☑ Record a video using web conferencing tools or personal device ☑ Upload video to Brightspace Web Literacy ☑ Conduct an effective search with a search engine (e.g., Google, Bing, Yahoo) using search commands ☑ Evaluate Web resources for authority, currency, purpose, and content. Understand copyrights, licenses, and plagiarism in a digital environment

The Essential Computer Skills Tutorial is a resource to evaluate your understanding of basic computer use and skills. It consists of 11 lessons that concentrate on key technological areas where a successful college student should demonstrate proficiency. You will learn: ☑ Keyboards ☑ Pointing Devices ☑ Printing ☑ Scanning ☑ File Management ☑Word Processing ☑ Spreadsheets ☑ Presentations ☑ The Basics of Email ☑ Web Browsing and Searching ☑ Communicating Within Online Courses