New Mexico State University
School of Nursing

Computer Competency Evaluation for Distance Education Courses

I Rate My Computer Skills as:

1 Beginner; turn computer on and off, use a word processor, little to no email.

2 Intermediate; all of the above plus use programs such as PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other computer software. I can save files in various formats (PDF, RTF, DOC, etc.), can download files, explore the internet, regularly compose emails with attachments, and multitask on the computer.

3 Advanced; in addition to all of the above, I can complete research online, troubleshoot minor computer problems, know various ways to complete tasks, can successfully install and upgrade software from the internet without difficulty, I know what hardware I have when asked, e.g., RAM, processor, speed, etc., and I also know how to adjust my pop-up blocker and firewall settings.

My Operating System is: (check One)

Windows 98

Windows ME

Windows 2000

Windows XP

Windows Vista

MAC OS 8.1

MAC OS 8.5

MAC OS 9.0

MAC OS X or Leopard

 

Internet Browser I Currently have: (check one)

Netscape Navigator (7.0 or higher)

Internet Explorer  (5.0 or higher)

Mozilla, Safari, or Firefox

Other

I connect to the internet with (check one)

a modem

over a network (broadband)

using DSL high speed

Computer Skills Competency Level
Please rate the level of competency for each statement: (check one that applies to you)
		Disagree	Not Sure	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree
1.	I can open files and make changes, close them, and save them
2.	I can save files in other formats (e.g., RTF, PDF, DOC, HTML)
3.	I know how to do a search on my computer in order to locate files
4.	I know how to rename and/or delete files
5.	I am familiar and comfortable using email
6.	I know how to attach files to emails and download attachments
7.	I know what a Search Engine is and how to use one
8.	I have successfully completed an online course before
9.	I have used WebCT,  Blackboard, Moodle, or E-College with my online courses
10.	I am comfortable with upgrading my computer software and connecting other hardware to my computer (e.g.,printer, headsets, digital camera, flashdrive, etc.)

It is recommended that you have Microsoft Office 2003 or 2000 and are familiar with how to use each program, since our faculty at NMSU School of Nursing use these programs to distribute online materials. It is also recommended that you have a high speed connection such as, DSL, broadband, or cable (in order to fully participate in the online courses). You will also be required to use your campus issued email address in order to receive important information from the school once you have been accepted to NMSU and the School of Nursing.

 
Please answer the following as accurately as possible in regards to the computer
system you will be using to access your online courses:

11.	Please list all of the computer programs that you are comfortable using:

12.	(If you currently own a computer/laptop) My anti-virus software and version is:

13.	(If you currently own a computer/laptop) The type of processor on my computer is (e.g., Pentium, Celeron, etc.)

14.	(If you currently own a computer/laptop) The amount of RAM (128, 256, 512MB, etc.) on my computer is: (right click on My Computer from desktop and go to Properties for this info)

15.	If you are interested in the RN-BSN option, http://www.nmsu.edu/~nursing/rn2bsn.html,  please provide the following information  for us to evaluate your online and computer competencies and discuss the results with you: Full Name, Street Address (City, State, ZIP), Telephone Number (2 contact numbers), and  E-mail address (if any)