Technology Skills Survey

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Technology Skills Survey - Makerspace

Please check those skills that you feel comfortable performing, and leave blank the ones you do not know how to perform, or need help performing.

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Starting up and shutting down a computer

Use proper methods to turn a PC on and off

Know what to check if a PC does not turn on

Know what to do if the computer freezes

General PC / Printer Skills

Understanding cloud storage vs local

Moving files between phones, computers, email, cameras, and removable storage devices (USB flash, SD cards, etc.)

Scan images and documents to email or flashdrive

Burn documents and images to DVD

Resize images

Create and edit PDFs

Using Bluetooth to connect devices

Evaluate whether a piece of software should be installed, based on its usefulness and possibility of bloatware or viruses.

Basic Windows Skills

Use a mouse to point, click, drag and scroll

Minimize, restore and maximize a window

Switch from one program to another

Use the “Desktop” to access files, folders, and shortcuts

Troubleshoot sound or display problems

File Explorer & External Storage Media

Delete a file

Rename a file

Cut, copy, or move files

Access other drives/storage media (e.g. USB flash drive, mobile phone storage, SD card)

Transfer files between devices (e.g., transfer photos from mobile device to computer)

Antivirus

Start the antivirus/antispyware program and scan for viruses

Know how to scan flashdrives

Understand what to do if a virus is found

Know how to avoid common online scams

Scanning

Scan images and documents

Resize images

Create and edit PDFs

Maintaining and using a printer & copier

Clear paper jams

Change toner cartridges

Load paper

Print using different types of paper and envelopes

Use printer settings, from computer, to change print formats, pages and quantities

Send a fax

Resize documents and change their color settings on photocopier

Office Software

Create and print simple memos, letters and reports

Open multiple documents at the same time

Cut and paste between documents

Open documents created by different programs

Save documents in different formats

Select text within a document

Insert, move, and resize an image

Change fonts

Change paragraph formatting (indents and bullets)

Turn off automatic formatting

Change page setup – margins, page orientation

Print entire document, a page, or a range of pages

Create and print a simple spreadsheet

Use formulas to total columns and rows

Basic spreadsheet usage

Use spreadsheet formulas to total columns and rows

Locate and open inboxes

Reply to or forward a message

Compose and send a message

Create mailboxes and folders

Attach a file or files to a message

Open an attachment

Internet

Use Google Chrome

Use Mozilla Firefox

Use, create, and organize browser bookmarks

Use Google Drive

Create and share Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, or other application files

Navigate folders and search files in Google Drive

Use Google Chat

Use video conferencing programs like Google Meet or Zoom

Troubleshoot Internet addresses

Troubleshoot printing problems

Search for text within a web page

Use the basic features of a major web search tool (ex. Google)

Use print preview to print pages

Use online databases to search and find information

Open and use popular social media and messaging sites and apps

Change basic settings in social media profiles

Upload pictures to social media platforms

Apps & Mobile Devices

Download apps

Update apps

Navigate IOS and Android mobile devices, including tablets and smartphones

Upload files to or download them from the cloud

Use the CloudLibrary app on laptops and mobile devices

Digital Design Skills

Basic understanding of copyright and licensing for designs, artwork, and digital files.

Familiarity with potential and limitations of 3D scanning

Understanding the differences between raster and vector images.

Possibilities for converting between different filetypes (2D, 3D, etc)

Understand conceptual differences between various 2D image, 3D model, and machine instruction filetypes

Understand how to configure a project to be a specific size when manufactured

Understanding the difference between image resolution and scale, and finding the highest-quality version of an image.

Using CAD software to design a 3D shape

Using vector-based software to draw and edit 2D shapes

Using image editing software (i.e. Photoshop)

Desktop Fabrication (3D Printing, CNC, Cricut, Machine Embroidery, etc)

Evaluating a digital 3D model and choosing appropriate print settings

Understand the basic process of design, CAM, and completing a job on a desktop fabrication machine.

Comfortable navigating various user interfaces (either on computers or digital machine controls)

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