This online assessment is designed to determine whether or not an online course is a good match for your independent learning style. The assessment has three parts that cover:
-- Class Preference (Questions 1-5)
-- Computer Literacy (Questions 6-10)
-- Time Management (Questions 11-15)
If you score less than 70% on any parts of the Assessment, you should learn more about taking an online course in order to make sure it is the right choice for you.
Staying focused is really hard for me; I am easily distracted.
I have to force myself to stay focused or else I will get distracted.
I have good concentration and I don't get distracted too often.
I have awesome powers of concentration: nothing can distract me.
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I rely mostly on notes from class since I don't always have time to read.
I do some of the required reading and take good notes in class.
I try to do all the required reading for class.
I do all the required reading and some extra recommended reading too.
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I read instructions very carefully and usually do not have any problem.
I sometimes have to go back and read the instructions again.
I constantly refer to the instructions when I am doing writing assignments.
I have a lot of trouble following written directions.
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I like to write and I think I am a pretty good writer.
I like writing and I would like to learn how to write better.
I don't like writing, but I do okay.
I am not a very good writer; I don't like writing.
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Immediate feedback and contact with instructor.
Learning on my own.
Learning course content on my own.
Immediate feedback and working independently.
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I don't have a computer at home.
My home computer is not in very good shape.
My home computer works well and is reliable.
My computer is questionable and I have access to a backup computer.
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I use a high-speed cable modem or DSL (broadband connection).
I use telephone dial up to AOL or other internet service provider (dial up connection).
I use mobile wireless network connection (wi-fi or wireless connection).
I don't have an Internet connection at home.
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I am able to create and save documents, convert files into a different format (such as RTF or 'rich text format'), and copy and past text from one document to another.
I am able to create and save documents as well as copy and paste text from one document to another.
I am able to create and save documents.
I do not know how to use a word processing program.
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I am able to use two or more web browsers, locate information using a search engine, and navigate within websites.
I am able to locate information using a search engine and navigate within websites.
I am able to navigate within websites.
I do not know how to use the Internet.
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I keep documents in carefully named folders and sub-folders.
I usually just save documents on a storage device.
I save my documents mostly on my hard drive.
I get confused figuring out where I've saved documents.
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I check email once per week.
I check email twice per week.
I check email at least once a day.
I don't check my email on a regular basis.
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Less than 12 units.
12 units.
More than 12 units.
More than 18 units.
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An online class will probably be about the SAME amount of work.
An online class will probably be LESS work.
An online class will probably be MORE work.
I am not sure just how much work an online class will be.
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2-4 hours/week for this class
5-7 hours/week for this class
8-10 hours/week for this class
I am not sure how much time I will have.
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I generally meet my deadlines.
I meet deadlines most of the time.
I sometimes have to ask for an extension on the deadline.
I have a lot of trouble getting work done by the deadline.
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