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IN THIS CHAPTER

Making sure you have the right equipment

Confirming your technological abilities

Being safe online

When it comes to technology tools and taking online courses, two components are essential to being successful: equipment and technological competencies.

 Your equipment includes things like your actual computer and attached devices that help you interact online, such as your webcam, headset, and microphone. Equipment also includes the programs and applications that you use to surf the Internet, write documents, and perform other digital tasks.

 Technological competencies refers to the basic skills you need when learning online.

Don’t let these words scare you. Knowing what is expected up front helps you be more successful later. We explain in this chapter what you need for online learning success.