You must know computer and Internet basics to be successful in a course using computers and Internet technology.
Students must be computer literate, which means:
- able to send email.
- attach, create, modify, and save electronic documents.
- upload/download files.
- know how to use a Web browser.
- navigate the Internet.
- able to understand and modify their own browser settings relating to security, pop-ups, and firewall settings.
To see if computer-based learning is for you, take a readiness assessment. The resources below can help you improve your computer skills:
• Technology and Information Literacy Initiative (TILI): Online learning community
• net.TUTOR: Interactive tutorials from the Ohio State University Libraries
• Jan's Illustrated Computer Literacy 101: On-line tutorials with graphics and animations
• Video Professor: Training on software for personal computers using "What-You-See-Is-What-You-Do" teaching method