For this writing assignment, complete the Information Technology Self-Assessment Tool.NUR2058_Information_Technology_Self-Assessment_Tool_111721 xWhen completed review and determine at least three new goals you would like to achieve. Submit your completed form with a brief description of your experience and comfort level with the use of technology not only in your Program but as a practicing nurse.
Information Technology Self-Assessment Tool
Virginia Niebuhr, Donna D’Alessandro, Marney Gundlach
2 >This tool is designed to help you to assess your information technology skills and to develop short-term goals.
Rate yourself on how successfully you can complete the following skills:
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1 . I have never done this before
2. I could do this with help 3 . I can do this alone, but might make some mistakes
4 . I can do this alone with confidence
5 . I can teach others to do this skill Never Done With Help Alone Confident Can Teach Others
Word Processing, i.e. Microsoft Word
I can cut and paste text within a document
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I can change font size, style, and color 1 2 3 4 5 I can create bulleted or numbered lists 1 2 3 4 5 I can create a table and adjust columns and rows 1 2 3 4 5 I can create a hyperlink 1 2 3 4 5
Spreadsheets, i.e. Microsoft Excel
I can create a new table (spreadsheet) 1 2 3 4 5 I can use math functions (e.g. sum, mean, percent) 1 2 3 4 5 I can create a graph and adjust the properties 1 2 3 4 5
PowerPoint Presentations
I can create handouts from the presentation 1 2 3 4 5 I can change font size, style, and color 1 2 3 4 5 I can insert a picture or ClipArt 1 2 3 4 5 I can create graphics with the drawing tool 1 2 3 4 5 I can animate graphics on one slide 1 2 3 4 5 I can insert an audio file and have it play 1 2 3 4 5 I can insert a video file and have it play 1 2 3 4 5 I can create a hyperlink that works 1 2 3 4 5 I can narrate a PowerPoint presentation 1 2 3 4 5 I can use PowerPoint alternatives (e.g.,Prezi)
E-mail
I can open and print an email attachment 1 2 3 4 5 I can describe principles of good email etiquette 1 2 3 4 5 I can use the Calendar function to assist in time management 1 2 3 4 5 I can file pertinent emails within Outlook or another place on own computer 1 2 3 4 5
Web 2.0 Tools
I can create or contribute to a wiki 1 2 3 4 5 I can use a blog 1 2 3 4 5 I can create a blog 1 2 3 4 5 I can use a social network site (e.g. Facebook, Twitter,Pinterest, Delicious) 1 2 3 4 5 I can use a professional social networking site (MedScape, Sermo, Pediatric Commons) 1 2 3 4 5 I know how to edit my privacy settings on social networking sites. 1 2 3 4 5 I can join and manage groups on social networking site 1 2 3 4 5 I can subscribe to an RSS feed 1 2 3 4 5 Never Done With Help Alone Confident Can Teach Others
File Management and Archiving
I can save a file from any software program and be able to locate that file again 1 2 3 4 5 I can search and find a “missing” file on my desktop 1 2 3 4 5 I can create new folders on my desktop 1 2 3 4 5 I can use online file-sharing (e.g. Google-Docs, DropBox) I can install new software programs onto my computer 1 2 3 4 5
Media Files
I can create a podcast 1 2 3 4 5 I can create and edit an audio recording 1 2 3 4 5 I can create and edit a video recording 1 2 3 4 5 I can upload a video to the web through YouTube 1 2 3 4 5 I can download a video from YouTube 1 2 3 4 5 I can edit a digital photo, including cropping and resizing 1 2 3 4 5 I can insert media files (e.g. audio file, image, video, podcast) to a website 1 2 3 4 5 I can convert an audio or video file from one format to another 1 2 3 4 5 I can use a scanner to create a digital image 1 2 3 4 5 I can use a webcam 1 2 3 4 5
Online Services
I can use an online survey tool to collect my own data (e.g. Survey Monkey, Zoomerang) 1 2 3 4 5
Databases (e.g. SQL, Oracle) I can organize my data for entry importing into a database 1 2 3 4 5 I can create, manipulate and use a database to develop usable results. 1 2 3 4 5
Mobile Devices (e.g. phone, tablet)
I can text 1 2 3 4 5 I can use email on a mobile device 1 2 3 4 5 I can surf the web on a mobie device 1 2 3 4 5 I can download apps 1 2 3 4 5
MY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GOALS
A New Skill For Me
Necessary Steps For Reaching My Goal
Target Date
Describe your experience and comfort level with the use of technology.
This tool was initially developed January 2009 for use with two faculty development programs: an intersession module on Educational Technology for the Educational Scholars Program of the Academic Pediatric Association; and the application process for ADAPT (Any Day Any Time Teaching) at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Authors: Virginia Niebuhr (Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston TX; Donna D’Alessandro, Univ. Iowa, Iowa City, IA; Marney Gundlach, Univ. Texas Medical Branch, Galveston TX It is shared, may be duplicated, can be re-created for online entry, and may be modified to meet your needs (with credit please). Edited: 7/10/2010 Edited, 7/22/2013, VN and DD’A 3
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