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| Step 4-Review the computer skill requirements |
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Here are the computer skills you must have to be successful in an online course. You MUST have the following minimum skills in order to enroll in a distance course. |
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- Start up, shutdown, or restart your computer
- Typing - 30 wpm (pace of exchange in chat room)
- Mousing - course navigation
- Scrolling - to view and move within an entire page
- Install and uninstall software and plug-ins
- Use a CD-ROM
- Connect to and use the Internet and World Wide Web
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- Start and quit programs
- Word processing - cut, paste, rename, delete, save, and retrieve text, pictures and files
- Desktop features - resize, move, maximize, minimize, and close windows
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- Create, rename, delete, copy, and move directories, folders, and files
- Transfer, download, upload, and FTP files
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- E-mail - create, send, forward, reply, save, group mail, and attachments
- Discussions Boards - post, send, and review messages
- Chats - follow proper etiquette for live chats
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- Always check with instructor and course materials for any additional requirements.TSTC.net is the preferred e-mail account. By using e-mail accounts such as Hotmail or Yahoo, you may encounter some Compatibility problems.
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