Necessary Knowledge and Skills for Distance Learning

When participating in distance education courses, it is vital to consider the technology involved in order to have a successful course. Students in distance education should have knowledge of basic computer and Internet skills, such as:

• Getting online

• Using an Internet browser

• Downloading, saving, opening, and printing material found online

• Conducting Internet searches

• Composing e-mail messages and attaching documents

• Writing and editing with a word processor

• Learning new computer skills

Instructional Technology & Distance Education Services
Office of Information Technology
Killam Library 259
Phone: 956.326.2792
Fax: 956.326.2299
E-mail: elearning@tamiu.edu