Survey303

Virginia Wesleyan College

INST 303

Pre-Course Assessment

Please complete this form carefully. If you are unfamiliar with the terminology in any item, simply respond with No. Checking Yes indicates you have mastery of this item and can explain it to others.

Name:
Email Address:
Phone #
Which class are you enrolled in?
Classification
Grade Level (the one you hope to teach-Please review the entire list before choosing)
Subject Area (Middle and High School)
Computer Basics and Operating Systems
CB1 - I am able to use the mouse to point, to click and to drag.	Yes No
CB2 - I am able to view the contents of a window by using scroll bars.	Yes No
CB3 - I am able to move, resize, close and open a window.	Yes No
CB4 - I am able to modify the computer's desktop.	Yes No
CB5 - I am able to name computer input devices and their functions.	Yes No
CB6 - I am able to copy information to and from a flash/USB drive.	Yes No
CB7 - I am able to organize files and folders on the hard disk drive.	Yes No
CB8 - I am able to use menus and/or ribbons within an application.	Yes No
CB9 - I know how to name, save, move, rename and delete a file.	Yes No
CB10 - I know how to attach a file to an email message.	Yes No
Telecommunications
T1 - I know how to compose, send and receive e-mail.	Yes No
T2 - I know how to send attachments with an email message.	Yes No
T3 - I know how to use the basic functions of a web browser.	Yes No
T4 - I am able to access web pages by selecting links within a web site.	Yes No
T5 - I know how to mark a web page to access it later.	Yes No
T6 - I know how to use a Web 2.0 application such as Delicious to share websites with others.	Yes No
T7 - I am able to locate information using a web based directory.	Yes No
T8 - I am able to use the advanced features of more than one search engine.	Yes No
T9 - I know how to define the term network.	Yes No
T10 - I am able to define the term Internet.	Yes No
T11 - I am able to define the term Intranet.	Yes No
T12 - I am able to interpret and apply educational regulations related to the use of the Internet.	Yes No
T13 - I have used the Visual Thesaurus online.	Yes No
T14 - I am familiar with Thinkfinity.	Yes No
Word Processing
WP1 - I am able to enter and delete text in a word processing application.	Yes No
WP2- I am able to alter the font and font size of text.	Yes No
WP3 - I am able to modify the style of text (e.g., bold, italic and underline).	Yes No
WP4 - I am able to edit text using the Cut, Copy and Paste functions.	Yes No
WP5 - I am able to use the Find and Replace feature.	Yes No
WP6 - I am able to change the alignment of text.	Yes No
WP7 - I know how to use columns in a document.	Yes No
WP8 - I know how to use the format painter in a document.	Yes No
WP9 - I know how to add a graphic to a word processing document.	Yes No
WP10 - I know how to add bullets or numbers to a list.	Yes No
WP11 - I am able to insert a page break in a document.	Yes No
WP12 - I am able to add a header and footer in a document.	Yes No
WP13 - I am able to add page numbers to a document.	Yes No
WP14 - I know how to set tab leaders in a document.	Yes No
WP15 - I can place borders around the entire page, or around specific sections of text within a document.	Yes No
Graphics
G1 - I am able to use graphics tools to create simple graphic images.	Yes No
G2 - I am able to add color to lines and shapes.	Yes No
G3 - I know how to group several graphic elements to form an image.	Yes No
G4 - I know how to create graphic titles using Word Art.	Yes No
G5 - I know how to change the colors and effects in Word Art.	Yes No
G6 - I am able to use a digital camera.	Yes No
G7 - I am able to use a flatbed scanner.	Yes No
G8 - I know how to compress the size of a digital image.	Yes No
G9 - I can insert digital images from a camera or scanner into a document.	Yes No
G10 - I can locate and retrieve graphic images from the Internet.	Yes No
G11 - I know how to verify that I have permission to download and use an image I have found on the Internet.	Yes No
G12 - I know how to modify images using a graphic software application.	Yes No
G13 - I am able to create watermarks/washouts in documents.	Yes No
G14 - I know the difference between .bmp, .gif, and .jpg graphic file types.	Yes No
Multimedia
MM1 - I am able to create a slide/card.	Yes No
MM2 - I am able to add graphics to a slide or card.	Yes No
MM3 - I am able to use graphics tools to create shapes on a slide or card.	Yes No
MM4 - I am able to add sound to a slide or card.	Yes No
MM5 - I am able to change the background color of a slide or card.	Yes No
MM6 - I am able to animate images or text on a slide or card.	Yes No
MM7 - I am able to add a video file to a slide or card.	Yes No
MM8 - I am able to reorder slides/cards.	Yes No
MM9 - I am able to create hot spots/links/buttons on a slide or card.	Yes No
MM10 - I am able to save a presentation as a self-running show.	Yes No
MM11 - I am able to modify a video segment.	Yes No
MM12 - I am able to add an audio track to a video segment.	Yes No
Spreadsheets
SS1 - I am able to identify columns and rows.	Yes No
SS2 - I am able to identify a cell by its column letter and row number.	Yes No
SS3 - I am able to enter information into a cell.	Yes No
SS4 - I am able to enter a formula containing a sum function.	Yes No
SS5 - I am able to select a range of cells.	Yes No
SS6 - I am able to create a chart from a set of data.	Yes No
SS7 - I am able to add titles to a chart.	Yes No
SS8 - I am able to use headers and footers within a spreadsheet report.	Yes No
SS9 - I know how to format numerical information in cells. (currency, decimals, dates)	Yes No
SS10 - I know how to modify the format of rows and columns. (width, height, color, borders)	Yes No
SS11 - I am able to set up a grade book to calculate student grades electronically.	Yes No
SS12 - I know how to write a formula to convert a numeric value to a letter grade.	Yes No
Technology Integration
TI1 - I am able to use productivity/information tools to formulate curriculum decisions.	Yes No
TI2 - I know how to locate appropriate lesson plans for specific subjects and grade levels.	Yes No
TI3 - I am able to prepare lesson plans which include the use of technology for accessing information.	Yes No
TI4 - I am able to prepare lesson plans which include the use of technology for processing information.	Yes No
TI5 - I am able to prepare lesson plans which include the use of technology for presenting information.	Yes No
TI6 - I am able to use technology effectively in various educational settings.	Yes No
TI7 - I am able to review and evaluate educational software for use in my instructional program.	Yes No
TI8 - I am able to review and evaluate Web sites for use in my instructional program.	Yes No
TI9 - I am able to develop a system for scheduling students to use computers in the classroom.	Yes No
TI10 - I am able to design worksheets to use in my classroom.	Yes No
TI11 - I am able to create puzzles and tests using online resources.	Yes No
TI12 - I understand the purpose of an AUP.	Yes No
TI13 - I know how to explain an Acceptable Use Policy to students.	Yes No
Other
What I would most like to be able to do as a result of this course is: