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Technology Checklist
 

Participating in Distance Learning does require some level of comfort and a sense of basic competence  with the computer and the Internet. Potential students can use this checklist to determine their level of technology skills.

Technology Checklist

by Chip Donohue, Ann Johnson, Pam Lucas, Chuck Lynd, Jhumur Mukerjee and Suzanne Thouvenelle

     Yes No
1. I have regular access to a computer and the Internet.      
2. I find using the computer to be an enjoyable experience.      
3. I can open files saved on a floppy disk CD and/or other portable storage media.      
4. I can save a file with a new name, file type, or file location and find it again.      
5. I can copy, cut, and paste text between files.      
6. I know how to “undo” if I make a mistake.      
7. I can format text and documents.      
8. I can insert a picture/object into a document.      
9. I am able to access information on websites.      
10. I know how to play video or audio clips.      
11. I can send and receive email messages.      
12. I can receive attachments/files through email.      
13. I can send attachments/files through email.      
14. I can use search engines to find answers and resources.      
15. I can use “message boards” or “forums” or “newsgroups.”      
16. I can use a “chat room” or “instant messaging.”      
17. I can save files to hard drive, floppy disk, and CD’s.      
18. I can download and install software or a “plug-in.”      
19. I like figuring out new things on the computer.      
20. I am able to fix many of the small problems that
arise when working at my computer
(computer lock-up, misplaced files, adding needed toolbars, etc.). 		     

 

The information in this document is from http://www.elearnersadvisor.com and http://www.onlinelearning.net/

Chip Donohue, PhD, is the Director of Early Childhood Professional Development Programs at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. cdonohue@uwm.edu.

Ann Johnson is a Head Start and Youth Program Specialist in the Region VII ACF Regional Office. ann.johnson@acf.hhs.gov.

Pam Lucas is the Project Manager for Region VII Head Start Customer Service at the Region VII ACF Regional Office. pam.lucas@acf.hhs.gov.

Chuck Lynd is the Associate Director, Information Services for the Early Childhood Quality Network (Q-Net) at the Ohio State University Center for Special Needs Populations. Lynd.7@osu.edu.

Jhumur Mukerjee is the Early Literacy Content Specialist in the Region VII Head Start TA Network. jhumur.murkerjee@acf.hhs.gov.

Suzanne Thouvenelle is the Early Learning and Literacy Subject Matter Expert for the Head Start Information & Publication Center. suzannet@headstartinfo.org.

Technology Checklist. Donohue, Chip, Johnson, Ann, Lucas, Pam, Lynd, Chuck, Mukerjee, Jhumur, and Thouvenelle, Suzanne. HHS/ACF/OHS. 2006. English.