Research Guides: Digital Skills: Digital Skills

How to Use This Guide

Begin on this page and explore the SKYCTC website. Then answer a poll question.
Install mobile apps for campus tools you need. Find out about SNAP alerts. Answer a poll question.
Login to MyPath.kctcs.edu to access campus technology tools: a) campus email b) Blackboard c) Student Self-Service d) User Account Center e) Office 365. Complete example tasks. Answer a poll question.
Review basic computer knowledge from video tutorials. Quiz yourself.
Review computer and Internet safety tips. Quiz yourself.
Watch a video about social media. Quiz yourself.

1. Explore the SKYCTC website. Then answer the poll question.

SKYCTC College Website
Check out the Current Students page, About, Education & Training, Admissions, and Affording College.

What's on the Current Students page?

Go KCTCS! Student Service Center: 1 votes (11.11%)

Student Support Services: 1 votes (11.11%)

Campus Life: 1 votes (11.11%)

Library: 1 votes (11.11%)

Bookstore: 1 votes (11.11%)

All of the above!: 4 votes (44.44%)

Total Votes: 9

2. Install mobile apps for campus tools you need. Find out about SNAP alerts. Then answer the poll question.

What are SNAP alerts?
Make sure you are receiving messages at your current phone number(s) or e-mail address.
Get the KCTCS app for your mobile device.
All kinds of tools to keep you connected and informed during your college experience.

Using campus apps can help students succeed in college with keeping track of assignments and upcoming events.

True: 4 votes (100%)

False: 0 votes (0%)

Total Votes: 4

3. Login to MyPath.kctcs.edu to Access Essential Campus Tools. Practice Accessing Each Tool.

MyPath.kctcs.edu
Sign into multiple campus tools in one location.

What campus tools can students access through the MyPath.kctcs.edu single sign-on?

Campus Email: 0 votes (0%)

Blackboard: 0 votes (0%)

Student Self Service: 0 votes (0%)

User Account Center: 0 votes (0%)

Go KCTCS! Student Center: 0 votes (0%)

All of the above!: 5 votes (100%)

Total Votes: 5

3.a. Watch the Video about Campus Email / Webmail. Then Set Your Time Zone in Your Profile.

Why is it important to set up the correct time zone in your campus webmail?

Time stamp email submissions: 0 votes (0%)

See correct meeting times: 0 votes (0%)

Communicate effectively: 0 votes (0%)

All of the above: 3 votes (100%)

Total Votes: 3

3.b. Login to Blackboard and Set up Your Profile.

How to Set up Blackboard Profile
Guide to setting up your profile.
SKYCTC Distance Learning
About Online Distance Learning at SKYCTC, including proctored exams.

Adding a photo to your Blackboard profile can help improve your college experience through building community.

True: 4 votes (100%)

False: 0 votes (0%)

Total Votes: 4

3.c. Watch the Video about Printing Your Class Schedule in Student Self-Service. Then Print or Save Your Class Schedule for Your Records.

Make sure to update your contact and emergency information in the Student Data Center on a regular basis.

I know how to print or save my KCTCS schedule.

Yes!: 3 votes (100%)

No!: 0 votes (0%)

Total Votes: 3

3.d. Watch a Video about Resetting Your Password. Then Answer the Poll Question.

If you have trouble resetting your password, what can you do?

Call the Go KCTCS! Student Service Center at 855-246-2482: 0 votes (0%)

Chat with the Go KCTCS! Student Service Center: 0 votes (0%)

Call the SKYCTC Learning Commons Help Desk at 270-901-1171: 0 votes (0%)

Any of the above: 3 votes (100%)

Total Votes: 3

3.e. Watch the Videos to Learn More about Office 365 and OneDrive. Install Office 365 on Your Devices as Needed.

Office 365 Training Videos from Microsoft
Quick Start, Intro to Office, and What is Office 365 guides.
Office 365 Help from KCTCS
All KCTCS students who are currently enrolled in a course are eligible to install the full version of Office 365 Pro Plus on up to 5 devices for free. This includes PC, Mac, Apple tablets and phones, and Android tablets and phones. The software will continue to work as long as you are enrolled in at least one class at a KCTCS college.

What does it mean to work in the "cloud"?

Work on multiple devices at once: 0 votes (0%)

Share files for group projects: 1 votes (33.33%)

Automatically save work: 0 votes (0%)

Work online: 0 votes (0%)

All of the above: 2 votes (66.67%)

Total Votes: 3

4. Review Basic Computer Skills with Videos and Tutorials. Quiz Yourself.

Computer Skills Center (Learning Express Library) This link opens in a new window
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Check out these tutorials about the basics of computers, from searching the Internet to using popular programs for word processing, creating spreadsheets and databases, implementing design, and more.

Microsoft Office Online Training
Includes tutorials for MS Office.
Video Playlist from GCF Global on You Tube
Short videos covering basic computer skills, using the Internet, working in the cloud, and protecting your computer.
Play an Online Typing Game
Step-by-step instructions and practice in a fun format.
Typing Tutorial from GCF Global
Because the process of learning to type can be discouraging, we explored a coaching model that includes supportive feedback—and because everyone learns differently, we built in the option to tone it down or turn it off.
Take the GCF Global Quiz
10 questions covering the basics.

5. Review These Computer and Internet Safety Tips. Quiz Yourself.

Computer Security Basics from the Federal Trade Commission
Scammers, hackers and identity thieves are looking to steal your personal information - and your money. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, like keeping your computer software up-to-date and giving out your personal information only when you have good reason.
Internet Safety Tutorial from GCF Global
Tips for protecting yourself, your computer and your privacy when you connect with the Internet.
Safety Tip Sheets for Cyber Safety from Stop Think Connect
Provides tips for protecting your personal information & more.
Check Your Knowledge with the GCF Global Internet Safety Quiz
10 questions covering Internet safety basics.

6. Watch Your Choice of a TED Talk about Social Media. Take the Social Media Assessment from Northstar.

TED Talks about Social Media
Our hyper-connected lives have been rewired for the digital age. These talks explore how the Internet and social media are shaping our relationships, personal lives and sense of self.
Social Media Tutorials from GCF Global
Watch short how-to videos about various types of social media.
Social Media Assessment from Northstar
Free online test to see what you know about social media, from Northstar.