Technology Competencies Checklist
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: ________________
Hardware:
Machine Usage
(check all that apply)
______Can turn machine on & off safely
______Can type
______Can use mouse and interface (windows, menus)
______Can launch and quit applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, etc.)
______Can verify computer, monitor & components are plugged in and powered on and all cables are connected
______Can identify computer operating system and version (Windows95/98, Windows 3.x, DOS, MacOs)
______Can identify word processing program and version (Word, WordPerfect, ClarisWorks, MS Works)
Storage of information
______Can save files to computer drives (hard drive, floppy drive(s), CD, Zip drive) before quitting work in
computer application(s)
______Can locate files on computer drives
Internet Software:
Web Browsers
______Can use hyperlinks
______Can use back button
______Can print
______Can enter URL manually
______Can do basic search
E-mail
______Can send & receive basic email
______Can participate in listserv discussion
______Can e-mail text via cut-and-paste
______Have an email account
Does your work site have access to computer technology?
____ No ____ Yes, computer ____ Yes, computer w/Internet Access
Do you have daily access to computer technology?
____ No ____ Yes @ work site ____Yes @ home____Yes @ other job
What kind of computer do you use?
___N/A ___Macintosh
___PC (check all that apply) __DOS __Windows 3.x __Windows 95/98 __Windows NT
Please indicate your level of experience with technology:
_____ Little or no computer knowledge
_____ Some wordprocessing and some knowledge of computers
_____ Use a computer daily--e-mail, database, presentation software
_____ Advanced use of technology -- able to create websites & more