Is Online Learning for you?

1) My need to take a distance learning course is:

a) high - I need it for graduation, my major or my job.
b) medium - I could take it later, on campus, or substitute another course.
c) low - it's for personal interest; I can take it anytime.

2) Feeling that I am part of a conventional class is :

a) not especially important to me.
b) somewhat important to me.
c) very important to me.

3) When I have an important assignment to do, I usually:

a) get it done ahead of time.
b) need reminding to get it done on time.
c) put it off until the last minute.

4) Classroom discussion is:

a) not usually helpful to me.
b) sometimes helpful.
c) often very helpful to me.

5) Are you comfortable communicating in writing?:

a) Yes
b) No
c) Not sure

6) When an instructor hands out instructions for an assignment, I usually prefer to:

a) figure out the instructions for myself.
b) try to follow the instructions on my own, and ask for help when I need it.
c) have the instructions explained to me.

7) Considering my schedule, the amount of time I expect to devote to distance learning course is :

a) more than enough time for a conventional class.
b) about the same time as for a conventional class.
c) less time that I would devote to a conventional class.

8) When asked to use computers, e-mail, voice mail, or try other technologies new to me:

a) I look forward to learning new skills, and usually master them quickly.
b) I'm a little nervous, but try them anyway.
c) I put them off or avoid them.

9) As a reader, I am:

a) very confident; I understand textbooks easily, with little or no help.
b) average; sometimes I need help, or a tutor.
c) I have trouble understanding textbooks; I depend on lectures, discussions and tutoring.

10) I can easily and conveniently get to CR campuses or centers:

a) most anytime.
b) evenings or Saturdays, if I schedule it carefully.
c) almost never; I would have great difficulty getting to campus at anytime.

11) I have owned and/or used a computer regularly:

a) for over a year.
b) for between a month and one year.
c) for a month or less.

12) I have had an Internet service provider:

a) for over a year.
b) for between a month and one year.
c) for a month or less.

13) I would describe my e-mail skills as:

a) advanced-- I use e-mail daily in both conversational and more formal messaging.
b) intermediate-- I use e-mail regularly in conversational messaging.
c) minimal-- I am just learning to use my e-mail account.

14) I would describe my word-processing software skills as:

a) advanced-- I use a word processor daily to create advanced documents.
b) intermediate-- I use a word processor regularly to write simple documents.
c) minimal-- I am just learning to use my word processor.