Minimum Skill Requirements

Computer

 Word-Process

Email or Canvas Messaging

Internet

Identify your computer type (i.e., PC); hard disk size (in MB), memory (RAM), and software programs

Organize files, rename files, navigate (locate) programs and files, open and close files.

Download and locate files from the internet.

Perform routine maintenance such as updating and running anti-virus and spyware removal software weekly. 

 

Select and open a current word-processing program(such as Microsoft Word 2016 or newer or a compatible processor that can save in .doc format - Microsoft Word format).

Create and format paragraphs and documents, cut and paste text, and change fonts.

Double-space a document, create hanging indent, insert page break.

Name and save documents as files.

Save files in different formats such as .doc .pdf.

Send and receive email or messages.

Attach files to email or messages and open attachments.

Enter URLs and navigate to specific websites.  Move backward and forward to websites, use links, scroll bars, bookmarks, and refresh tools.

Use search engines, such as Google, Yahoo!, and others.  Identify sites with relevant information and bookmark those sites.

Maintain recent versions of Web browser by downloading latest versions off the Web. Activate certain features of your browser such as “cookies” and Java Script.