Session 3 Worksheet C: Using Computers / I.T

Returning to Education Session 3 – Worksheet C: Using Computers / I.T. I.T. Skills: Which of the following do you know how to do? (Tick all that apply)

 Turn on a computer  Print from a computer  Shut down a computer properly  Download files (for example:  Find a specific file on a computer download music files or photographs)  Go online / Use the internet  Upload files (for example: add a  Search online (for example, find photo to a web site such as Flickr or information using Google) Facebook)  Check emails / Send an email  Write a letter (using word-processing  Attach a file (such as a picture or a software such as Microsoft Word) document) to an email  Create a spreadsheet (using  Shop online / make purchases spreadsheet software such as Excel)  Copy and paste  Create a Power Point presentation

Give yourself 1 point for every item you ticked. What is your score? ______

RESULTS: If you scored 0 points: That’s good to know! Even if you did not tick any of these skills, you have done something very important: you identified a starting point. Check with your local library to find out when the next “introduction to computing” class will begin and sign up. They only require a few hours per week and they’re usually free of charge.

If you scored 1-5 points: Believe it or not, that’s probably enough! Most introductory- level college courses aren’t going to require you to be able to do amazing tricks with computers and since you already know some of the basics you should not have trouble picking up new skills as you go. In addition, the “learning support” staff at colleges will be able to teach you any new skills you need to know for your course.

If you scored 6-10 points: You are already well-prepared with the I.T. skills you will need as a college student. If you want to boost your skills even more, sign up at your local library or college to study for your ECDL (European Computer Driving License). It’s a great qualification to have, whether you aim to progress into work or study.

If you scored 11-15 points: Well done! You could perhaps teach others a thing or two about computers! You certainly have nothing to worry about in terms of using computers at college. If you don’t already have it, you might consider signing up at your local library or college to study for your ECDL (European Computer Driving License).