Technical Skills Self-Assessment

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Online and hybrid classes require that you have some familiarity using computers and software programs. Take this quiz to see if you have the technical skills needed to succeed in your online classes.

Technical Skills Self-Assessment

Want to know what your score means? After you take the quiz, check out the chart below to get a better picture of your technical know-how and what you can do to develop your skills if needed.

SCORE	SUGGESTION
0 -- 2	You may not be very used to the technology needed for online learning. You might want to learn more about how to use basic functions on your computer in order to feel more comfortable. Before taking a fully online class, consider trying one of these suggestions to get you more familiar with online learning: Learn more about computer basics, check out GCF LearnFree.org Links to an external site. for free online tutorials that can help you get acquainted with different forms of technology. Take a face-to-face class that uses CANVAS for discussions and homework first.
3 -- 4	You have some of the basic technical know-how needed for taking classes online, but you should probably be a little more comfortable with new technology and the internet before you tackle a fully online class. Consider trying one of these suggestions to get you more familiar with internet-based technologies. Take a face-to-face class that uses CANVAS for discussions and homework first. Take a hybrid class that has on-campus meetings where you can work with the instructor in a face-to-face environment if you have any questions. Take a short non-credit online class or workshop for fun before taking a class for credit. Learn more about CANVAS. Work through this PCC CANVAS STUDENT DEMO, check out the CANVAS Student Guides Links to an external site. or Video Tutorials Links to an external site., or check out the CANVAS Student Orientation.
5 -- 6	You have a lot of basic technical know-how needed for taking classes online. You might want to learn more about some of the advanced functions or different multimedia applications that you will need to use in your online class. Before taking a fully online class, consider trying one of these suggestions to get you more familiar with online learning: Take a hybrid class that has on-campus meetings where you can work with the instructor in a face-to-face environment if you have any questions. Learn more about CANVAS. Work through this PCC CANVAS STUDENT DEMO, check out the CANVAS Student Guides Links to an external site. or Video Tutorials Links to an external site., or check out the CANVAS Student Orientation.
7 -- 8	You have many of the skills needed for learning online. You might want to work through this PCC CANVAS STUDENT DEMO, check out the CANVAS Student Guides Links to an external site. or Video Tutorials Links to an external site., or check out the CANVAS Student Orientation.
9 -- 10	You seem very comfortable with new tools and technology. As far as technology goes, you are ready to start learning online!