Is Online Learning Right For Me?
Take this quiz to find out if you are ready to take online classes. |
| 1. My technology access is best described as: |
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I have a fairly new computer at home with Internet access. |
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I have regular access to a 3-5 year-old computer with Internet access. |
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I don't have a computer. |
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| 2. Email Access: |
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I have my own email account. |
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I can use someone else's email account. |
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I do not have access to an email account. |
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| 3. Printer availability: |
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I have a working printer at home. |
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I have easy access to a working printer at school or at a friend's home. |
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I don't have access to a working printer. |
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| 4. Describe your technology skills: |
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I like trying to solve technology problems on my own and don't get frustrated easily. I can use email, Web browsers, word-processing software, and can download files and create attachments. |
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I don't feel comfortable solving technology problems on my own. I can use email, Web browsers and word-processing software. |
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I have used email, Web browsers and word-processing software, but I get frustrated when things don't work the way they should. |
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| 5. Face-to-Face communication is: |
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Not important to me. I understand that quality learning can take place without face-to-face interaction. |
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Important to me, and I wonder about my ability to learn without being able to see the instructor or other students. |
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Extremely important, and I can't learn unless I can interact in person with the instructor and other students. |
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| 6. When I need help in class: |
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I feel comfortable asking questions and asking for help when I need it. |
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I hesitate to ask questions of the instructor, but I will ask for help if I need it. |
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I don't like to ask questions or ask for help. |
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| 7. The amount of time I have to devote to an online class is: |
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8-10 hours or more per week, pretty much any time of day. |
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5-7 hours per week, mainly at night. |
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Less than 5 hours per week; times may be restricted. |
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| 8. I would describe my personal style as: |
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Self-motivated, self-disciplined and organized. |
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Motivated, but I need help remembering assignments and due dates. |
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A bit disorganized; - I need someone to motivate me and help me stay on top of my coursework. |
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| 9. When it comes to procrastinating (putting things off): |
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I rarely procrastinate. |
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I sometimes procrastinate, but I always get my work in on time. |
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I always procrastinate; - I like to work under pressure. |
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| 10. My reading and writing: |
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I enjoy reading and writing and have confidence in my abilities. |
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I read well but I'm not comfortable expressing myself in writing. |
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I don't like reading and look for classes without a lot of writing assignments. |
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| 11. Critical thinking skills: |
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I can analyze class materials and form opinions on what I've learned. |
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I can sometimes analyze class materials and form opinions but it is a struggle for me. |
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Analyzing material is not something I do well. |
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| 12. If I had to describe my main learning style, I would say it is: |
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Visual: I learn best when I can read the course materials and/or view graphs and other visuals. |
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Kinesthetic: I learn best when I can interact with the content. |
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Auditory: I learn best when I can listen to an explanation of a concept. |
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| 13. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment: |
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I can figure out the instructions on my own. |
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I can usually follow the directions on my own, but I like to be able to get help right away if I need it. |
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I like the instructions to be explained orally first and frequently find that I need extra help. |
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| 14. I think online classes are: |
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Perhaps a bit more difficult than face-to-face classes because help is available only by email and telephone. |
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Somewhat easier than face-to-face classes because students have some flexibility as to when to "attend" class. |
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Easier because online classes don't require as much work to earn the credit. |
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| 15. I am considering taking an online course because. |
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I've taken an online class before and enjoyed the experience. |
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I'm curious about online classes and have room in my schedule. |
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I need the class for a graduation requirement or job situation and I can't fit it in to my campus schedule. |
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| 16. Regarding the use of information found on the Web or in a book, magazine, or other source: |
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Facts or short phrases can be used, but the source should always be cited. |
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Larger amounts of information (e.g. paragraphs) can be used only if rewritten in your own words and cited. |
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Both A and B above. |
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| 17. Studying with a friend is OK as long as: |
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Each student learns from the experience and turns in their own, unique assignment. |
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Students do not work together on tests or quizzes. |
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Both A and B above. |
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| 18. My computer's operating system is: |
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Mac OS X. |
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Windows XP. |
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Windows Vista. |
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Linux. |
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Other: |
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| 19. My connectivity is: |
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Dial-up. |
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DSL. |
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Cable. |
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Other: |