Is Online Learning Right For You?

1. My need to take this course now is...

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High - I need it immediately for degree, job, or other important reason.

Moderate - I could take it on campus later, or at some other place/time.

Low – It’s a personal interest that could be postponed.

2. Face-to-face classroom discussions are...

Not essential to me.

Somewhat essential to me.

Essential to me

3. When I do not fully understand something in class, I am …

Very persistent. I will ask as many questions as necessary until I understand.

Moderately persistent. I will sometimes ask questions.

Not persistent. I rarely ask questions.

4. When an instructor hands out written instructions for an assignment, I prefer...

Figuring out the instructions on my own.

Trying to follow the instructions on my own, then asking for help as needed.

Having the instructions explained orally first.

5. Receiving regular feedback from my instructor …

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Is not necessary for me; I can decide if I am keeping pace with instruction or need assistance.

Is something I prefer, though I don’t need an immediate response.

Is important to me; I need frequent and immediate feedback.

6. As a reader, I would classify myself as...

Good - I usually understand the text without help.

Average - I sometimes need help to understand the reading.

Slower than average.

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on an advanced course is...

9-12 hours per week.

5-8 hours per week.

1-4 hours per week.

8. I would classify myself as someone who...

Often gets things done ahead of time.

Needs reminding to get things done on time.

Puts things off until the last minute.

9. When I am asked to use computers, webcams, wikis, or other technologies that may be new to me…

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I look forward to learning new skills.

I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.

I put it off or try to avoid it.

10. In rating my skills in sending e-mail and finding electronic resources, I would say that...

I am comfortable and competent.

I am able to complete the tasks, but am not accomplished at them.

I am not sure what this question means.