Appendix L - Self-Assessment of Basic ICT Skills Regarded as Norms
| ICT SKILL | HAVE NOT DONE THIS 0 |
I AM STARTING TO LEARN THIS 1 |
I STILL NEED TO PRACTICE 2 |
KNOW THIS WELL 3 |
| File Management | ||||
| Open file | I cannot do this | I have opened files before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only open files in the word processor or the Web browser, but not both | I can open files in both the word processor and Web browser |
| Close file | I cannot do this | I have closed files before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only close files in the word processor or the Web browser, but not both | I can close files in the both word processor and Web browser |
| Save a file | I cannot do this | I have saved files before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only save files in the word processor or the Web browser, but not both | I can save files in both the word processor and Web browser |
| Save As a file | I cannot do this | I have saved files in a different location or under a different name before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only save files in a different location or under a different name files in the word processor or the Web browser, but not both | I can save files in a different location or under a different name in both the word processor and Web browser |
| Name a file | I cannot do this | I have named files before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only name files in the word processor or the Web browser, but not both | I can name files in the word processor and Web browser |
| Rename a file | I cannot do this | I have renamed files before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only rename files in the word processor or the Web browser, but not both | I can rename files in the word processor and Web browser |
| Print a document | I cannot do this | I have printed files before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only print files in the word processor or the Web browser, but not both | I can print files in the word processor and Web browser |
| Create a folder | I cannot do this | I have created and named a folder before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only create and name a folder in explorer, but not in other locations, or vice versa. | I can create and name a folder in Windows Explorer and within file dialogue boxes of the word processor and Web browser |
| Rename a folder | I cannot do this | I have renamed a folder before but may need assistance to do so. | I can only rename a folder in explorer, but not in other locations, or vice versa. | I can rename a folder in Windows Explorer and within file dialogue boxes of the word processor and Web browser |
| Word Processor | 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Typing a basic document | I type very slowly and make many errors | I type very slowly but only make a few errors | I type fairly quickly and do not make too many errors | I type very quickly and accurately |
| Text attributes | I cannot do this | I only use text attributes when I can remember how to do it | I use most text attributes but not all | I can use all the text attributes, like font style and size, bold, underline, italics, text colour |
| Spell check | I cannot do this | I struggle to use the spell checker, but try | I usually use the spell checker, but do not know all its options | I am very familiar with the spell checker and all its features |
| Copy/cut and paste | I cannot do this | I often have difficulty doing a copy/cut and paste operation | I usually do copy/cut and paste accurately, but sometimes have difficulty | I am able to copy/cut and paste with ease within and between applications |
| Justification | I cannot do this | I have difficulty understanding justification | I am able to left and centre justify text | I am able to justify text to my satisfaction |
| Tables | I cannot do this | I am able to insert a basic table | I am able to insert a table and add and delete columns and rows | I am able to insert tables and customise them to my satisfaction |
| Graphics | I cannot do this | I am able to insert a graphic but not move it or resize it | I am able to insert, reposition and resize graphics | I am able to insert and graphics and reposition and resize it with captions and borders if necessary |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
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| Sending mail | I cannot do this | I am able to send a basic e-mail to one user | I am able to send e-mail to a user and CC another user. I am also able to send to mailing lists | I am able to send and forward e-mail to individuals, multiple users, mailing lists, discussion lists. |
| Reading mail | I cannot do this | I am able to read e-mail | ||
| Replying to mail | I cannot do this | I am able to reply to an e-mail message that I have read | I am able to replay an e-mail message and include the original in the reply. | When I reply to e-mail I am able to dictate who the reply goes to and how much of the original mail is included in the reply. |
| Attachments | I cannot do this | I am able to send attachment, but not receive, or vice versa. I sometimes have difficulty with this | I am able to send and receive basic attachments | I am able to manage file attachments fully. I am also able to receive and send attachments. |
| Folders | I cannot do this | I am able to store mail in folders, but sometimes have trouble creating folders | I am able to store mail in folders | I am able to manage mail by storing it in folders and trays. |
| Dial-up | I cannot do this | I do not regularly dial up for Internet access, but have done it. | I am able to dial up to the Internet | I am able to dial up to the Internet and am able to understand the reason when it does not always work successfully |
| WWW | 0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
| Navigating | I cannot do this | I am able to navigate by clicking on links | I am able to navigate by clicking on links, using favourites and typing in the web address | I am able to navigate in all possible ways on the Web |
| Favourites | I cannot do this | I am able to use favourites but not add them | I am able to add simple favourites and use them too | I am able to add and file favourites in folders. I am able to customise the favourites list |
| Searching | I cannot do this | I am able to do simple searches for information but must admit that I have not quite mastered it | I am able to conduct simple searches quite successfully, but do not use a variety of techniques | I am able to make use of a variety of search engines with considerable success |
| Total | ||||
| Average (optional) | Add totals and divide by 25 | = | ||
| Percentage (optional) | Add totals and multiply by 4 | = | ||
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