Internet and Email: Self Assessment

Communication and Internet

Self-Assessment
Adapted from MnSCU/U of M Distance Learning Initiative
Modified by Hari Wibawanto, for Semarang State University Student and Immersion Class Purposes

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 use e-mail and the Internet to communicate and located information. This would include the ability to:

use e-mail to:
( ... ) sign up for email/webmail account
( ... ) send and receive e-mail messages
( ... ) make folder or label for email archives
( ... ) enclose and recover documents attached to e-mail messages

use the Internet to:
( ... ) access the Internet with a browser
( ... ) navigate the Web by use of links and URL addresses
( ... ) use search engines to locate desired information
( ... ) download and print desired items from the Internet
( ... ) access and contribute to chat rooms and newsgroups
( ... ) recoginze appropriate use of chat rooms and newsgroups
( ... ) create World Wide Web pages or weblog
( ... ) organize and moderate a synchronous computer conference using a chat tool
( ... ) use e-mail, newsgroups, chatt, and WWW to support class communication