9.7 Technical Skills

Include general and course-specific technical skills needed for success. Examples include using the LMS, using specific software and apps, using web-conferencing tools such as Teams, using online libraries, researching using the Internet, or other skills needed for the course.

Points: 1 (Important)

QM Alignment: 1.6

Overview

Are there specific technical skills required for success in your course? Consider adding information or links to tutorials to help those students who may need to develop those skills.

Student Technical Skills

• Basic Computer Skills:  Hardware and Operating Systems
• Keyboarding Skills
• Internet Searching, Browser Extensions, Enabling Accessibility Features
• Online Communication, Social Media & Netiquette
• Access content:  digital, video
• Purchase, download, and install software
• Convert documents into assorted formats

Examples

• HCC Canvas Starter Kit – Technology Requirements and Skills page

Resources

• HCC Academic Success Centers
• Free Technology Basics Training
• Free Microsoft Office Training
• Excelsior Online Writing Lab
• Canvas
  • What tools and computer skills do I need to use Canvas?
  • Canvas Student Guide