One’s understanding of the use of technology can be assessed using technology skills checklist. The checklists reviewed were extensive, especially the one from University of Kentucky published in 2005. This document included areas of inquiry from basic computer skills (correct use of the computer for example, clean hands, no food/drinks, no magnets, etc.) to checks before and during online assessment. This checklist is provides a comprehensive evaluation of the learner. I could not think of additions to this list. I feel confident that if all the categories on this checklist are met the learner will be successful in an online learning environment.
Another checklist asked the learner to evaluate their skill and identify the additional skills to be learned as a result of participating in the course of study. This skills checklist was focused on conducting research. This checklist evaluated the student’s ability to define keyword searches in order to gather data on specific topics, and the use of other software applications, such as, word processing, spreadsheets, and file management.
These examples were specific to the specific offerings. The sites for these examples are listed below:
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/marsville/students/training/checklist.html
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