Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Digital Literacy Self-Assessment

Please complete the self-assessment to better understand your current digital knowledge.

Self-assessment 1

I am able to troubleshoot basic computer problems when they arise IE:/ Fix webcam or microphone when they aren't working. Fix mouse if it stops working, etc(Required)
I know how to spot a spam email(Required)
I have a social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc.) account and know how to post.(Required)
I can conduct a basic google search and can use symbols to narrow down my search(Required)
I know how to add a favourite to my web browser.(Required)
I know how to evaluate a website to know if it is real (not fake) and factual.(Required)
I am able to email an attachment.(Required)
I am able to manage an email calendar by creating appointments and meetings.(Required)
I am able to identify parts of the computer such as: monitor, tower, mouse, keyboard, printer, headphones, webcam and USB drive(Required)
I am comfortable working with Zoom and am able to have a virtual conversation.(Required)

Self-assessment 2

I am able to access my banking information online and can complete transfers and pay bills.(Required)
I am confident that my actions online are safe.(Required)
I know what the cloud is.(Required)
I have saved a document in the cloud.(Required)
I have collaborated with another person on an online document.(Required)
I am able to compare two documents and identify the differences.(Required)
I know how to conduct research using Google.(Required)
I know how to find a job in my city.(Required)
I know how to use a QR code.(Required)
I am comfortable with my interview skills.(Required)

Self-assessment 3

I understand ergonomics (working comfortably) and could set up a remote work space.(Required)
I understand how to plan a project.(Required)
I am able to organize tasks by importance and keep a project on track.(Required)
I am able to organize tasks by importance and keep a project on track.(Required)
I am confident with my communication skills in emails, tweets, newsletters or blogs.(Required)
I have used Microsoft Word (or Google Docs) before.(Required)
I have used Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets) before.(Required)
I know how to create a table.(Required)
I know how to add graphics and images to a document.(Required)
I know how to use basic Excel functions such as SUM, AVERAGE, MAX, and MIN.(Required)
I know how to create a chart.(Required)
I know how to open a previously made Excel/Google Sheets workbook.(Required)
I know how to create a table in Word/Google Docs(Required)
I know how to format numbers in Excel/Google Sheets(Required)
I know how to add borders to a cell in Excel/Google Sheets(Required)
I know how to check spelling in Word/Google Docs(Required)
I know how to create a formula(Required)
I know how to add a header in Word/Google Docs(Required)