In order to be successful in an online course, you must have a certain level of comfort working with computers. Below is a list of the basic skills needed to be able to express yourself and share your work with others in an online environment.

Basic Computing

Locate and understand basic computer features.
Use a keyboard and/or mouse.
Recognize and use program and application icons.
Log into BTC accounts (Canvas, myBTC Portal, etc.)

Basic File Management

Saving a File to a specific folder
Browsing a file system to attach a file for email or upload

Basic Web Navigation

Opening a Browser
Navigating to a specific URL
Using the search bar
Navigating a website by finding buttons/menu items

Basic Email

Log into BTC student email
Composing and Sending a message
Replying to and Forwarding a message
Attaching a file (tied to basic file management)

Basic Word Processing

Changing Fonts and Sizes
Changing Alignment
Changing Text Attributes (Bold, Italic, Underline)
Selecting, Copying and Pasting Text

Basic Presentations

Adding Slides
Editing Text
Inserting an Image
Insert background design

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