Technology Skill Survey			May 13, 1999		UVM
		Your name_________________	I Know nothing about this	I am beginning to learn this.	I can be productive using basic functions.	I know and can use most functions.	I feel comfortable using almost all functions.
Computing Fundamentals
		Start up and shut down your computer.	1	2	3	4	5
		Use copy, cut , paste, drag and drop to rapidly rearrange information.	1	2	3	4	5
		Use menus, tool bars, and keyboard shortcuts to work productively with your software.	1	2	3	4	5
		Use copy, move, delete and rename to store computer files in an organized manner in folders/directories.	1	2	3	4	5
		Understand types of computer files including system files, applications, aliases/shortcuts and document formats (word-processing, spreadsheet, database, html, ...)	1	2	3	4	5
		Save and retrieve files efficiently with the software tools you commonly use .	1	2	3	4	5
		Use on-screen instructions (menus,icons and help) to operate software effectively .	1	2	3	4	5
		Install and remove software.	1	2	3	4	5
		Organize your desktop with useful shortcuts or aliases	1	2	3	4	5
		Back up files regularly and have tested the ability to restore.	1	2	3	4	5
		Set up, troubleshoot and maintain a printer connected to your computer	1	2	3	4	5
Communicating using technology
		Get an account for your individual e-mail and Web publishing	1	2	3	4	5
		Choose a secure password that cannot be easily guessed or found in a dictionary.	1	2	3	4	5
		Configure your e-mail and World Wide Web software with proper settings for UVM servers, and with your personal information	1	2	3	4	5
		Send and receive e-mail.	1	2	3	4	5
		Look up e-mail addresses and other information in the online directory	1	2	3	4	5
		Set up and use an e-mail distribution list.	1	2	3	4	5
		Change your own information in the online directory	1	2	3	4	5
		Join a listserve, send and receive messages on a listserve,unsubscribe from a listserve.	1	2	3	4	5
		Send and receive attachments through e-mail.	1	2	3	4	5
		Get an account for departmental e-mail and Web publishing	1	2	3	4	5
		Login using a terminal program to a host computer such as Zoo or Sageunix	1	2	3	4	5
		Upload/download information from the Internet.	1	2	3	4	5
		Configure a computer at home for dial-up networking to the Internet and to the UVM intranet	1	2	3	4	5
		Monitor information or participate in discussions on Internet News Groups.	1	2	3	4	5
		Publish information on the Internet.	1	2	3	4	5
		Communicate with others via Internet Relay Chat (IRC) and video conferencing.	1	2	3	4	5
Good citizenship
		Understand laws and policies regarding software copyright and licenses	1	2	3	4	5
		Understand laws and policies concerning privacy of electronic communication, know the limits of electronic privacy, and know how to protect communication and information	1	2	3	4	5
		Understand laws and policies governing electronic communication and publishing (including copyright, defamation, harassment, obscenity, threats, avoiding a hostile environment, freedom of expression protections, noncommercial use policy)	1	2	3	4	5
		Aware of etiquette for e-mail communication	1	2	3	4	5
		Know process for dealing with unwanted electronic communication	1	2	3	4	5
		Aware of the consequences of changing a shared file or application	1	2	3	4	5
Information access
		Use appropriate web search engines (Yahoo, Altavista , Search UVM Web) to gather information.	1	2	3	4	5
		Use the following search techniques to gather data effectively: key words, phrases, partial string and Boolean logic (and,or,not,...)	1	2	3	4	5
		Transfer data and other files between computers, including retrieving files from web servers	1	2	3	4	5
		Import and export data using a desktop application.	1	2	3	4	5
		Use appropriate UVM information systems (SIS, HRS, FRS, ...) to store and retrieve business information.	1	2	3	4	5
		Gather information using tools such as Voyager and Sage.	1	2	3	4	5

		Assess the validity of research gathered from online resources	1	2	3	4	5
Using Network Servers
		Know how to get a server account	1	2	3	4	5
		Know the name of your file server and who is the administrator.	1	2	3	4	5
		Understand UVM policies applicable to the servers you use	1	2	3	4	5
		Find files on a server and map drives.	1	2	3	4	5
		Saving files to a file server.	1	2	3	4	5
		Sharing files and keeping files private.	1	2	3	4	5
		Configure your computer to use a network printer	1	2	3	4	5
		Print from any application to an appropriate locally attached or shared network printer.	1	2	3	4	5
Entering and Editing Text (Word Processing)
		Type 35 words per minute	1	2	3	4	5
		Compose rough draft of work on keyboard	1	2	3	4	5
		Format paragraph/page: centering, tabs, margins...	1	2	3	4	5
		Use find/replace and spell check features	1	2	3	4	5
		Insert information into documents from other sources such as databases and spreadsheets.	1	2	3	4	5
		Creating or using templates or existing models/samples	1	2	3	4	5
		Publish professional looking documents that combine text, graphics, and charts.	1	2	3	4	5
Electronic spreadsheets
1		Create a simple spreadsheet	1	2	3	4	5
2		Create and use spreadsheets which contain functions, formulas, and links to other cells.	1	2	3	4	5
3		Produce a graph from a spreadsheet	1	2	3	4	5
Databases
		Create a simple database.	1	2	3	4	5
		Search/sort a database on multiple fields for updating records and creating reports.	1	2	3	4	5
		Create a customized data entry form.	1	2	3	4	5
		Design and implement a relational database application that is safe, secure, and efficient.	1	2	3	4	5
Presentation tools
		Use a slide/overhead projector.	1	2	3	4	5
		Use a VCR and video camera	1	2	3	4	5
		Create a basic web presentation.	1	2	3	4	5
		Use presentation software (like Power Point) to create and display a simple presentation.	1	2	3	4	5
		Use a computer/LCD projector for display.	1	2	3	4	5
		Create a web/multimedia presentation that utilizes sounds, images, and inter activity.	1	2	3	4	5
		Access a web presentation.	1	2	3	4	5
Electronic Calendaring & Scheduling
		Able to create single-instance and recurring calendar entries	1	2	3	4	5
		Able to control access to your calendar	1	2	3	4	5
		Able to view the calendar of one or more people	1	2	3	4	5
		Able to schedule other people, rooms and resources	1	2	3	4	5
Information
technology services
		Know what software and hardware are recommended and supported for use at UVM.	1	2	3	4	5

		Know how to get advice about software and hardware appropriate to your needs.	1	2	3	4	5
		Know how to purchase software and hardware	1	2	3	4	5
		Know how to get help with supported software and hardware	1	2	3	4	5
		Know how to find self-paced software education in Bailey/Howe Library.	1	2	3	4	5
		Know how to find courses through Training and Development	1	2	3	4	5