OMO Survival Skills

If you have the majority of skills listed below, then you are ready for online learning. It's that simple.

• I can turn on and shut down my computer.
• I can connect to the Internet.
• I can contact my Internet service provider for technical assistance.
• I can use a mouse to click, double-click, drag and drop.
• I can use a word processing program (ex. Microsoft Word) to enter text, format the document’s appearance, change spacing and fonts, use spell check, and adjust the margins.
• I can type at a moderate speed.
• I can use a file manager to find and save files.
• I can use a file compression program (ex. Winzip).
• I can start software programs such as web browsers (ex. Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer).
• I know which programs are currently running on my computer and how to switch between them.
• I can learn new software programs by exploration and trial and error, as well as with tutorials and manuals.
• I know how to access online library resources, including scholarly databases and journals.

When using a browser, you will need to know how to use its basic functions:

• I can enter URLS in the location bar.
• I can move back and forth between pages.
• I can refresh or reload pages.
• I can follow links.
• I can download and save a file on my computer.
• I can send and receive email messages.
• I can attach and retrieve a file to an email message.
• I know how to copy and paste text from a word processor into an email message.
• I can search for information on the Internet using search engines such as Google.
• I know how to enable and disable a pop-up blocker.

If you need assistance or have additional questions please email us at online@olemiss.edu.