What Technical Skills are needed for online learning?

Overview

Taking an online course does not require that you have high level technical skills.  However, it does require that you be comfortable with some basics such as knowing how to navigate the Internet, understanding a few things about your browser, getting around the course web site, and being able to send and receive email.  This topic will give you an orientation to some of those skills.

Learning these skills before starting your first online course will save time and frustration in the long run.  Remember, one of the goals of online instructors is to make the technology as transparent as possible.  However, as a student, you need to learn the skills required to successfully complete the online course. 

Step 1  Start by taking the Technology Quotient Survey
Step 2  Review a few basic technology tutorials.

Step 3  Review the additional material below.  There are also additional technology tutorials in the OASIS website referenced in the Learning Styles lesson.

From Ohio State University net.Tutor

Getting Started On The Web
Email Basics

Step 4 (or perhaps Step 1) MC WebCT Tutorials
 

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