Ok, so technology is not my strong point. That's ok, because that gives me some room to grow and improve during this course. My results are as follows:
- Basic Computer Knowledge and Skills - 92 %
- Word Processing - 99%
- Spreadsheet - 97%
- Database - 65 %
- Presentation - 82%
- Internet - 82%
- Web Development 64 %
I did take the test three times, because the first time I was a little hard on myself and tended to put "basic" when I should have put "intermediate" or "mastery." The first time through I was thinking "could I explain how this works to a class of students?" and that pretty much meant mastery was out of the question. By the third time I took the test, I think I was more fair about my abilities, and cut myself a little slack. I definitely need more work on my database and web development skills. To be fair, I do neither in my job, so I haven't had the occasion to practice. I believe this class will help me improve in the web development category. I took the test for the final time after I had published my blog, and was pleased to notice I had already advanced in a couple areas. My goals for this class are simply to become familiar with the technology that is out there. I don't have to be proficient in each area. I would be thrilled to enlarge my vocabulary with techno terms, and thereby reduce the "deer in the headlight" occasions when I haven't got a clue! Let the learning begin!
Yeah, it sounds like your standards were a little high. :) IIRC, "mastery" was described as being confident in the meaning and application of the terms yourself. That's a bit different than being able to explain them to someone else.
ReplyDeleteYour scores look great to me! And your goals are realistic and achievable--you're well on the way!
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