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Quiz - Am I ready for distance study? (part 5)


5. Computers & internet
Do I have enough computer skills and support?

Do I have access to a computer? (1 of 7)

Yes
That's good.
No
UQ assumes that you have access to a computer. You can access computers at UQ campuses or through Learning Network Queensland and other community based organisations.
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UQ assumes that you have access to a computer. You can access computers at UQ campuses or through Learning Network Queensland and other community based organisations.

Do I have access to the internet? (2 of 7)

Yes
That's good.
No
UQ assumes you have access to the internet. Read the Computers & internet section of this kit very carefully if you don't.
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UQ assumes you have access to the internet. Read the Computers & internet section of this kit very carefully if you don't.

Do I know how to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel? (3 of 7)

Yes
Excellent.
No
You'll be expected to use programs like these at UQ. Find out where to get training in the Computers & internet section of this kit.
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You'll be expected to use programs like these at UQ. Find out where to get training in the Computers & internet section of this kit.

Do I know how to download free software like Internet Explorer, Acrobat Reader, Powerpoint viewer, Quicktime player, Flash player? (4 of 7)

Yes
You're no slouch on a computer, are you?
No
AskIT have developed resources to help you with this. See the Computers & internet section of this kit for links.
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AskIT have developed resources to help you with this. See the Computers & internet section of this kit for links.

Do I know what Blackboard is and how to use it? (5 of 7)

Yes
Great. Make sure you know how to optimise your browser settings for Blackboard.
No
Blackboard is software that is used to deliver online learning at UQ. Some of your courses will probably have a Blackboard site. Find out all about Blackboard in the Computers & internet section of this kit.
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Blackboard is software that is used to deliver online learning at UQ. Some of your courses will probably have a Blackboard site. Find out all about Blackboard in the Computers & internet section of this kit.

Am I confident that my computer skills are good enough for my university study? (6 of 7)

Yes
Excellent.
No
Talk to the learning advisers at Student Services for advice.
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Talk to the learning advisers at Student Services for advice.

Do I know where I can get computer training and support? (7 of 7)

Yes
That's good.
No
You can get free training and support at UQ. However, you may prefer to learn from books, friends, a TAFE course, or local community training. Check the Computers & internet section of this kit for details and suggestions.
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You can get free training and support at UQ. However, you may prefer to learn from books, friends, a TAFE course, or local community training. Check the Computers & internet section of this kit for details and suggestions.



Which sections of this kit will help me improve my computer skills?


Computers and internet

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