Technology Visa

Please evaluate your basic computer skills.

Can you start up, restart, and shut down a computer?	Yes
	No
Do you know how to click, double-click, and right-click the mouse?	Yes
	No
Can you open, close, minimize, and move windows and menus on your computer's desktop?	Yes
	No
Do you know how to create folders and navigate a directory to locate files?	Yes
	No
Can you save and retrieve files from storage devices such as a hard drive,flash drive, SD card etc?	Yes
	No
Can you create, save, delete, and print a word processing document?	Yes
	No
Do you know how to cut, copy, and paste text in a document?	Yes
	No
Can you change text formatting such as font style and size, paragraph alignment, etc.?	Yes
	No
Do you know how to use the spell-check feature of your word processing program?	Yes
	No
Can you rename or copy a document to a Flash drive or hard drive, etc.?	Yes
	No
Can you distinguish between a website URL and an e-mail address?	Yes
	No
Given a URL, can you access the Internet and go to that website?	Yes
	No
Do you know how to use the "Bookmark" or "Favorites" feature of your browser?	Yes
	No
Are you familiar with using Internet search engines such as Google, Yahoo, Alta Vista?	Yes
	No
Can you successfully textchat using SKYPE or similar software?	Yes
	No
You know why you should open attachments only from trusted sources.	Yes
	No
Do you know how to send, receive, forward, and reply to e-mail messages?	Yes
	No
Can you save and delete e-mail messages?	Yes
	No
Do you know how to attach a file to an e-mail message, and open an incoming e-mail attachment?	Yes
	No
Can you use the "address book" feature of your e-mail to create and send "group" mailings?	Yes
	No

Learner Readiness Visa

Learner readiness involves your preparation as a learner, your study and work habits and the degree you can adapt to to the independence required for online learning.

I usually complete project reports and other work assignments ...	On time
	At the very last minute
	Past the deadline
I am considering taking a Distance Learning training class ...	Because the flexibility fits into my schedule
	So that I can benefit from as many training opportunities as possible
	Because my workload makes it difficult for me to attend face-to-face training sessions
In writing reports…	I can often do it with little or no additional help
	I frequently require additional help from my colleagues or supervisor.
	I rarely finish without help.
If I am having difficulty with a project report or other assignment ...	I get help as soon as possible, usually within a couple of days.
	I put it off until the week of the deadline.
	I hope it isn't worth too much and concentrate on things I can do.
Textbooks are…	Easy for me to follow.
	Easy to follow, but I would prefer to have an instructor explain them to me.
	Confusing and frustrate to me.
When it comes to studying...	I am a self motivated learner
	I need encouragement
	I wait till the last minute
When I turn in assigned work…	I move on to the next assignment while waiting for feedback.
	I need feedback within a few days.
	I need immediate feedback.
Face to face meetings with my instructor and my colleagues ...	are sometimes too frequent. I can accomplish more by working independently.
	Are helpful but not essential
	Are very important to me on a daily basis.
When asked to utilize new skills and technologies as a learner ...	I embrace the challenge and enjoy trying new things.
	I am hesitant to take risks, but I am persistent and determined.
	I am very uncomfortable and need someone to help or explain things to me.
As a learner, I would classify myself as being ...	Highly independent
	Somewhat independent
	Dependent

Social Readiness Visa

Social readiness involves the face-to-face interaction in which we conduct our distance learning, including such things as support from our supervisor, provision of time and resources to be connected.

My manager would encourage me to take a distance learning course related to my job.	Always
	Sometimes
	Never
I have dedicated time in my work week to complete training related to my job.	Always
	Sometimes
	Never
I have access to a computer during work hours to complete a Distance Learning course.	Always
	Sometimes
	Never
My work load is too heavy to consider taking a Distance Learning course.	Always
	Sometimes
	Never
My preference between face-to-face and online workshops...	I strongly prefer online workshops
	I prefer a mixture of face-to-face and online workshops
	I strongly prefer face-to face workshops
Support, encouragement and learning from my online colleagues could be as important as from my face-to-face colleagues.	Always
	Sometimes
	Never
I know of others locally who could help me to solve technical problems	Always
	Sometimes
	Never
For the course I am planning on taking, I know at least one other person I could study with.	Yes
	Maybe
	No
I am taking or have taken a distance learning course.	2 or more courses
	I have tried one before
	No
I would recommend distance learning courses to others.	Yes
	Sometimes
	No

Web Connectivity Visa

After you describe your elearning experience on this computer and press Next, your computer will run a a web test.

This computer has been used for Skype calls, Elluminate conferences or similar application.	Yes. It has worked on this machine.
	It has occassionally worked.
	I don't know, or never tried.
The internet connection on this computer drops/stops....	Almost never
	Occasionally
	Frequently
The electrical supply for this computer is…	Always reliable
	Sometimes reliable
	Not reliable