This brief technology skills inventory is a good starting point for deciding which technology skills you need to learn and where your time will be best used. If you're working directly with an instructor, they can print a copy of the documents below for you to complete or you can consider the questions in the table below.
Directions: Complete the technology skills inventory.
On a scale of 1-3, with 1 being not at all comfortable and 3 being very comfortable, rate how comfortable you are with each of the following technology skills. Put an X or a checkmark in the column which indicates your level of comfort with each technology skill listed.
Technology skills inventory
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1
Not at all comfortable
(I've never done this before)
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2
Somewhat comfortable
(I've tried this but could use a refresher)
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3
Very comfortable
(I'm very familiar and don't need any help with this)
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| Turning on a computer |
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| Using a mouse |
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| Typing with a keyboard |
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| Opening computer programs |
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| Logging in to a Western computer |
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| Logging in to WiFi on Western's campus |
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| Finding information on Western's website |
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| Using MyWestern to locate information |
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| Accessing and reading email |
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| Sending email |
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| Downloading Microsoft Office apps |
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| Creating a document using Microsoft Word or Powerpoint |
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| Saving and opening files |
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| Printing from campus computers |
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| Using an internet browser to find information |
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| Documenting and citing sources of information |
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| Attending a virtual Zoom meeting |
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| Submitting school assignments online |
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| Using Blackboard, Western's Learning Management System |
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