Online Learning @ TCC

Skill Requirements

 

Hardware and Software Requirements Email Word Processing World Wide Web
Hardware and Software Requirements	TOP
Students in online classes must be proficient users of the World Wide Web and are responsible for providing their own access to computers with all the minimum requirements listed on the "Test Your Computer Page" plus any additional specific requirements identified by the professor for each individual class. For some classes, older or different systems may be acceptable; check individual class Web pages for this information. If you are unable to fulfill these requirements, another class delivery method is more appropriate for you.
Word Processing	TOP
Students in online classes must be proficient with the basic functions of a word processor as listed below and are responsible for providing their own access to computers with all the minimum technical requirements and skills for TCC Online plus all additional requirements identified by the professor for each individual class. If you are unable to fulfill these requirements, another class delivery method is more appropriate for you. For word processing, the following software and skills are essential. Approved Word processing software (note that Microsoft Works is not compatible with MS Word and can only be used with the course instructors approval) Word processing skills Edit: copy, cut, paste, find, replace Format: set margins, set tabs, set headers, set automatic page numbering, insert page break Save documents as plain text or Rich Text Format as well as the default document type Manage files using the directory system of the operating system
World Wide Web	TOP
Students in TCC online classes must be proficient users of the World Wide Web and are responsible for adhering to all the following criteria. If you are unable to fulfill these requirements, another class delivery method is more appropriate for you. Check with your professor about variations to these requirements. Be sure to scroll down the page for all the requirements. You must be able to check the class Web site and your email daily or every other day for most online classes. Always refresh/reload your browser screen to ensure you have updated information, including additions and changes. You must have sufficient email and Internet access to do all the class activities, and you are responsible for finding alternative resources when necessary. Libraries and commercial services offer Web access to the public. You also can use the open computer labs at any of the four campuses. You must use an approved version of Internet Explorer to perform all class Web activities You cannot use an Online/Internet Service provided Web Browser. You must have strong Internet research skills. You must be able to perform the following Web browser functions: Adjust proxy settings to enable access to TCC's licensed electronic learning resources Locate and follow hyperlinks and navigate "back" and "forward" Add and access favorites (Microsoft Internet Explorer) so you can revisit important Websites Edit your Web browser preferences Adjust font size for reading Web pages Adjust color preferences for reading and printing Web pages (optional) Configure mail settings in browser to activate "mailto" hyperlinks Save files to disk as Plain Text and as HTML Use the "Go" function to access recently visited pages Reload (refresh) the screen Print Web pages--adjust page setup and print options so that the URL (Web address) and access date are printed on the page (it is a good idea to print all important pages or at least the top levels of important sites to provide a record of your access) Use your browser Help files for additional assistance

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