Is Online Learning for Me?

1. How much computer time would you have available to work:
0 - 3 hours a week
4 - 7 hours a week
8 or more hours a week

2. When it comes to learning in a class, I prefer:
to be directed and supervised entirely by the instructor.
to have some direction and guidance by the instructor.
to be given no direction or guidance.

3. I would classify myself as a person who...
is always ahead of schedule.
needs reminding to get things done on time.
procrastinates, often putting things off until the last minute.

4. How good of a reader do you feel you are?
Very good, reading is easy for me.
Fair, I usually understand what I read.
Poor, I have difficulty reading

5. How often do you use email to communicate with others?
Never.
Maybe a few times a week or month.
Often, almost every day.

6. How well would you rate your web searching skills?
Poor, rarely ever search for material on the web.
Fair, I have done some searching on the web.
Great, I search for material often.

7. How important is face-to-face interaction for you, when communicating with someone?
Very important
Not that important
Not important at all

8. How would you rate your word processing skills:
Poor, rarely ever use a word processor.
Fair, I am able to use a word processor .
Good, I use a word processor often.

9. Do you know how to save files and send email attachments?
No, not at all.
A little.
Yes, very well.

10.  What type of learner are you?
I like to work independently on projects & assignments.
I like to listen to lectures and take notes & exams.
I like to work in groups with other students.

11.  How well do you feel you could solve a computer/technical difficulty?
Easily, I have the skills or the resources to fix most problems
Moderately, I could probably find someone to help fix most problems.
Not at all, I have very little technical know-how or the resources to help.

12. When it comes to writing to express yourself, you find it:
Easy, I love to write about experiences and opinions.
Fairly easy, I do not mind writing.
Difficult, I do not like to express myself by writing.