Strengthen your computer skills
To be successful at Akron, adult learners need certain basic technological skills.
- Mouse skills (your placement testing will be done on the computer, and if you do not have mouse skills, these will be more difficult for you).
- Basic ability to type (25 words/minute will be very helpful in word-processing your papers).
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word (so you can word-process your papers).
- Email skills (you must be able to send and receive e-mail and attach a document).
- Basic library research skills.
Expand your abilities
- If you do not have a computer at home, go to your nearest public library or other facility with free access (such as the Akron Urban League, Family Solutions, or AMHA).
- Learn free computer basics at http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com/computer-basics.html
Computer Self-Help Guides
Please visit Software Training and Technological Services and click on the "Students" tab. There is documentation for Microsoft applications, BrightSpace, MyAkron and much more.