General Technology Application

General Technology Application
Self-Assessment
Adapted from MnSCU/U of M Distance Learning Initiative

These competencies are minimum standards for all students; some majors may require more advanced competencies earlier. This list may be used for a number of customized applications, such as requirements for certain staff positions. This list was validated by representatives from industry and U of M/MnSCU higher education (June, 1997).

Rate your skills in each areas:

0 = no ability
1 = very limited ability
2 = sufficient for basic tasks only
3 = good, adequate for most tasks
4 = very proficient (can come up with new solutions)
5 = expert (can teach it to others)

Individuals should be able to apply general technology knowledge and skills to:

be knowledgeable about legal and ethical aspects of information issues, such as:

 ( .... ) authenticity and authority
 ( .... ) accuracy, credibility, sufficiency
 ( .... ) access vs. privacy, including confidentiality and security
 ( .... ) fair and unfair use of intellectual property
 ( .... ) free speech vs. civil rights
 ( .... ) censorship

perform the following tasks:

( .... )  discriminate between various technologies and their capabilities (e.g.scanning, videoconferencing, teleconferencing)
( .... ) convert from one system to another
( .... ) perform software upgrades
( .... ) create instructional design using technology
( .... ) develop instructional materials using presentation software or an "authoring" tool (e.g. Authorware, flash)
( .... ) use technology to support written and oral presentations
( .... )  compress and expand files (e.g.: "unzip" or "unstuff")
( .... ) search library databases