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What are emoticons?
What are emoticons?
Keyboard characters used in combination to produce whimsical symbols representing a range of emotions.
What is a login?
What is a login?
A combination of information that authenticates your identity.
What does netiquette refer to?
What does netiquette refer to?
Proper protocol for communicating on the Internet.
What is a proctor?
What is a proctor?
What does URL stand for?
What does URL stand for?
Do you own a computer?
Do you own a computer?
How many years old is the computer you will use for your courses?
How many years old is the computer you will use for your courses?
What type of operating system do you have on your computer?
What type of operating system do you have on your computer?
How do you connect to the Internet?
How do you connect to the Internet?
Identify which of the following is a correctly formatted email address.
Identify which of the following is a correctly formatted email address.
If you wanted to post your comments in response to John on an online discussion board, where would you click?
If you wanted to post your comments in response to John on an online discussion board, where would you click?
Which area should you click on to start the process of opening a word processing file?
Which area should you click on to start the process of opening a word processing file?
For designing a fundraiser, which tools would you use?
For designing a fundraiser, which tools would you use?
What is the secret word given in the audio file?
What is the secret word given in the audio file?
What is the name of the folder in which the file named 'script' is contained?
What is the name of the folder in which the file named 'script' is contained?
Which area would you click to start the attachment process in an email?
Which area would you click to start the attachment process in an email?
Which area should you click on to start the process of saving a word processing file?
Which area should you click on to start the process of saving a word processing file?
Which area should you click on to start the process of printing a document?
Which area should you click on to start the process of printing a document?
What search query would give the most appropriate results about Columbus, Wisconsin?
What search query would give the most appropriate results about Columbus, Wisconsin?
Identify the correct sequence of events: A. The concept of 'information literacy' emerged. B. The Presidential Committee on Information Literacy published a report. C. Zurkowski used the phrase 'information skills'. D. Computers became common.
Identify the correct sequence of events: A. The concept of 'information literacy' emerged. B. The Presidential Committee on Information Literacy published a report. C. Zurkowski used the phrase 'information skills'. D. Computers became common.
When did the Presidential Committee of Information Literacy publish a report?
When did the Presidential Committee of Information Literacy publish a report?
The report from the Presidential Committee on Information Literacy concluded that persons should be able to delete information.
The report from the Presidential Committee on Information Literacy concluded that persons should be able to delete information.
The student in the passage did not use the blog because:
The student in the passage did not use the blog because:
Why did the student print the information from the American Medical Association?
Why did the student print the information from the American Medical Association?
Who first used the term 'information skills'?
Who first used the term 'information skills'?
What could a website updated daily be considered?
What could a website updated daily be considered?
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
All information found using a search engine is accurate.
All information found using a search engine is accurate.
What is the online skills indicator?
What is the online skills indicator?
What does TCC stand for?
What does TCC stand for?
What is a strong reason for enrolling in school?
What is a strong reason for enrolling in school?
Do you have a dedicated place with a computer and Internet access for school activities?
Do you have a dedicated place with a computer and Internet access for school activities?
What is your level of concern about having a specific place to work on your coursework?
What is your level of concern about having a specific place to work on your coursework?
How many times have you ever had to drop a college course?
How many times have you ever had to drop a college course?
How anxious are you about learning in a distance education environment?
How anxious are you about learning in a distance education environment?
How concerned are you about the level of support you will receive from your employer for going to school?
How concerned are you about the level of support you will receive from your employer for going to school?
What is the number of hours per week you are involved in required, non-work responsibilities?
What is the number of hours per week you are involved in required, non-work responsibilities?
To what degree are you concerned about making a strong personal investment in school and not benefiting from it?
To what degree are you concerned about making a strong personal investment in school and not benefiting from it?
How anxious are you about your financial ability to go to school?
How anxious are you about your financial ability to go to school?
How many hours per week do you work?
How many hours per week do you work?
How concerned are you about the level of support from family and friends while attending school?
How concerned are you about the level of support from family and friends while attending school?
How concerned are you about not having enough time for school?
How concerned are you about not having enough time for school?
In relation to the general population, how do you consider your academic ability?
In relation to the general population, how do you consider your academic ability?
What grades have you typically made on prior school work?
What grades have you typically made on prior school work?
How would you describe the number of distractions where you will be working on your school work?
How would you describe the number of distractions where you will be working on your school work?
Which place is most similar to where you will primarily be working on school activities?
Which place is most similar to where you will primarily be working on school activities?
To what degree do you feel committed to your educational goals?
To what degree do you feel committed to your educational goals?
How many hours per week can you commit to school work?
How many hours per week can you commit to school work?
How much do you agree with the statement: 'Going to college is one of the top priorities in my life'?
How much do you agree with the statement: 'Going to college is one of the top priorities in my life'?
Do you usually get things done without being directed by others?
Do you usually get things done without being directed by others?
Can you commit at least 7-10 hours per week to study?
Can you commit at least 7-10 hours per week to study?
Do you typically delay working on an assignment until it is almost due?
Do you typically delay working on an assignment until it is almost due?
When faced with a task you don't enjoy, do you start working on it and keep at it until it's done?
When faced with a task you don't enjoy, do you start working on it and keep at it until it's done?
Do you believe that some people are naturally more intelligent than others?
Do you believe that some people are naturally more intelligent than others?
Do you usually finish things you start?
Do you usually finish things you start?
Can you plan what you do and when you do it, aside from work-related activities?
Can you plan what you do and when you do it, aside from work-related activities?
Have you ever dropped out of an academic program?
Have you ever dropped out of an academic program?
Have you thought about how to change your schedule to fit this course in?
Have you thought about how to change your schedule to fit this course in?
Are you comfortable reading for more than 30 minutes at a time?
Are you comfortable reading for more than 30 minutes at a time?
Are you interested in taking college courses to earn a specific degree?
Are you interested in taking college courses to earn a specific degree?
Do you need someone to set deadlines for you to get things done?
Do you need someone to set deadlines for you to get things done?
Are you willing to spend significant time and energy to participate in your course?
Are you willing to spend significant time and energy to participate in your course?
Do you feel that chance plays a significant role in being successful?
Do you feel that chance plays a significant role in being successful?
Do you prefer to figure things out on your own?
Do you prefer to figure things out on your own?
Do you often have trouble getting things done on time?
Do you often have trouble getting things done on time?
Do you agree that school success is mostly a result of one's socio-economic background?
Do you agree that school success is mostly a result of one's socio-economic background?
Are you concerned about being successful in this program?
Are you concerned about being successful in this program?
If faced with a problem you couldn't solve, would you ask the instructor for help?
If faced with a problem you couldn't solve, would you ask the instructor for help?
Are you able to express yourself well in writing?
Are you able to express yourself well in writing?
Do you usually get things done ahead of time?
Do you usually get things done ahead of time?
Are you hesitant to ask the instructor for help when you don't understand something?
Are you hesitant to ask the instructor for help when you don't understand something?
Have you always completed the courses that you started?
Have you always completed the courses that you started?
Do you believe that if you set realistic goals, you can succeed no matter what?
Do you believe that if you set realistic goals, you can succeed no matter what?
Do you have a personal interest or hobby that you like to do alone?
Do you have a personal interest or hobby that you like to do alone?
Do you put together detailed lists such as to-do lists?
Do you put together detailed lists such as to-do lists?
Do jingles or themes pop into your head at random?
Do jingles or themes pop into your head at random?
Do you like to do things alone and away from others?
Do you like to do things alone and away from others?
Do you like to read everything including books, newspapers, and magazines?
Do you like to read everything including books, newspapers, and magazines?
Are you good at navigating and using maps?
Are you good at navigating and using maps?
Do you prefer to study or work alone?
Do you prefer to study or work alone?
Do you like being a mentor or guide for others?
Do you like being a mentor or guide for others?
Do you keep a journal or personal diary?
Do you keep a journal or personal diary?
Do you communicate well with others and often act as a mediator?
Do you communicate well with others and often act as a mediator?
Do you love sports and exercise?
Do you love sports and exercise?
Do you like to listen to others?
Do you like to listen to others?
Do you like listening to music while studying?
Do you like listening to music while studying?
Can you balance a checkbook and set budgets?
Can you balance a checkbook and set budgets?
Do you use lots of body language when communicating?
Do you use lots of body language when communicating?
Did you enjoy subjects like art and technical drawing in school?
Did you enjoy subjects like art and technical drawing in school?
Do you have a great vocabulary and enjoy using the right words?
Do you have a great vocabulary and enjoy using the right words?
Do you like the texture and feel of objects?
Do you like the texture and feel of objects?
Do you like textbooks with diagrams or illustrations?
Do you like textbooks with diagrams or illustrations?
Are you able to express yourself clearly, whether verbally or in writing?
Are you able to express yourself clearly, whether verbally or in writing?
Do you enjoy playing games like cards and board games?
Do you enjoy playing games like cards and board games?
Do you use specific examples to support your points of view?
Do you use specific examples to support your points of view?
Can you play a musical instrument or sing on key?
Can you play a musical instrument or sing on key?
Do you enjoy word games like crosswords and Scrabble?
Do you enjoy word games like crosswords and Scrabble?
Do you prefer logic games and brainteasers?
Do you prefer logic games and brainteasers?
Do you like socializing at parties and social events?
Do you like socializing at parties and social events?
Do you enjoy dancing?
Do you enjoy dancing?
Do you prefer background noise over silence?
Do you prefer background noise over silence?
Do you enjoy drawing or doodling when thinking?
Do you enjoy drawing or doodling when thinking?
Do you use diagrams and scribbles to communicate ideas?
Do you use diagrams and scribbles to communicate ideas?
Do you absorb information easily through reading and lectures?
Do you absorb information easily through reading and lectures?
Do you like to understand how and why things work?
Do you like to understand how and why things work?
Does music evoke strong emotions and images for you?
Does music evoke strong emotions and images for you?
Do you think independently and understand your own strengths and weaknesses?
Do you think independently and understand your own strengths and weaknesses?
Do you enjoy gardening or working with your hands?
Do you enjoy gardening or working with your hands?
What can you do with PDF files?
What can you do with PDF files?
What advanced e-mail features can you use?
What advanced e-mail features can you use?
What advanced skills can you use in word processing?
What advanced skills can you use in word processing?
What is your approach to file management?
What is your approach to file management?
What hardware skills do you possess?
What hardware skills do you possess?
What can you do with software?
What can you do with software?
What can you do with the Internet?
What can you do with the Internet?
How many technical tasks have you done in the last 30 days?
How many technical tasks have you done in the last 30 days?
How many devices do you own or use regularly?
How many devices do you own or use regularly?
What is asynchronous communication?
What is asynchronous communication?
What is a blog?
What is a blog?
What is a browser?
What is a browser?
What is a computer virus?
What is a computer virus?
What does ISP stand for?
What does ISP stand for?
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Study Notes
Life Factors
- Education driven by motivations such as job advancement, personal satisfaction, or external encouragement.
- Importance of having a dedicated workspace with internet access to facilitate learning.
- Lack of previous course dropouts signifies commitment to education.
- Low anxiety about distance learning and employer support indicates preparedness for online education.
- Confidence in personal investment yielding benefits from education.
- Zero hours of non-work responsibilities or part-time/full-time job suggests availability for study.
- Strong investment of time (50+ hours weekly) signals dedication to educational goals.
- Acknowledgment of commitment to educational success and readiness to make necessary sacrifices.
- Academic ability is self-assessed as extremely above average, with a history of excellent grades (All A's).
- Environment conducive to studying, indicated by minimal distractions.
Individual Attributes
- Proactive and self-directed in completing tasks without external direction.
- Ability to manage time effectively, with a commitment to study 7-10 hours weekly.
- Not prone to procrastination or delay in assignments.
- Willing to tackle less enjoyable tasks promptly.
- Belief that intelligence is not solely innate; effort also plays a significant role.
- Consistency in completing tasks and courses started; solid planning skills to integrate education into life.
- Comfortable with prolonged reading and has a clear goal of obtaining a degree.
- Independence in time management without needing others to set deadlines.
- Openness to asking for help indicates a willingness to learn and grow.
Learning Styles
- Preference for solo activities and hobbies, highlighting introverted tendencies.
- Organization through detailed lists aligns with personal study habits.
- Reliance on visual aids and diagrams for comprehension of materials.
- Strong verbal communication skills, aiding effective expression and support for peers.
- A preference for various intellectual activities such as reading, playing games, and utilizing logic puzzles.
- Finds meaning in artistic and technical subjects; enjoys hands-on activities like gardening and drawing.
Technical Knowledge
- Proficiency in managing advanced features of common software tools like PDFs, emails, and word processors.
- Experience with file management systems, ensuring data is backed up and organized.
- Competence in troubleshooting hardware and software issues, both personally and for others.
- Familiarity with the internet's capabilities, including plugin management and advanced browsing techniques.
- Understanding of online communication norms (netiquette) and the technical terminology used in digital literacy, such as URLs and login processes.
Technical Competency
- Comfortable operating a computer with a Macintosh operating system.
- Knowledge of what constitutes a correctly formatted email demonstrates understanding of essential digital communication.### Technical Competency
- Online communication often takes place through discussion boards; users can respond by clicking in designated areas.
- Open a word processing file by clicking in a specified area within the software interface.
- For designing a fundraiser: use a word processor for letters, a database to track names, and a spreadsheet for budgeting.
- Audio files are typically accessed by downloading and playing them, often involving identifying a secret word.
- Files are organized within folders; the specific folder for a file named "script" is denoted as "Movie."
- To attach documents in emails, users must click on a designated area of the email client interface.
- Saving a word processing file involves clicking in a particular region of the software.
- Printing documents requires identifying and utilizing a specific area to initiate the print process.
- Effective internet searches depend on using quotes for exact matches; for example, searching "Columbus, Wisconsin" yields targeted results.
Reading Rate & Recall
- The sequence of events in information literacy: C (Zurkowski's term), D (widespread computer use), A (concept emergence), B (Presidential report release).
- Sequence of research events for a student includes: B (assignment), D (search engine use), C (reviewing websites), A (assessing authority).
- The Presidential Committee on Information Literacy published its report in 1989.
- The committee's report did not conclude that individuals should be able to delete information.
- A student avoided using a blog based on both the first and third options presented.
- The student printed information from the American Medical Association for both the second and third options highlighted.
- Zurkowski coined the term "information skills" in the early 1970s.
- Websites frequently updated are classified as "timely."
- The suggested title for a passage discussing search engines is "Using a search engine."
- It is false to claim all information sourced from a search engine is accurate.
Online Readiness
- Online Skills Indicator serves as a metric for gauging preparedness for online learning environments.
Tarrant County College
- Tarrant County College is abbreviated as TCC.
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