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Distance Learning Quiz

This portion of the web site is divided into two self-assessments. The first assessment asks you questions concerning your personal feelings about taking an online class. The second assessment asks you to confirm your qualifications and is based on the items referenced in the Requirements page at the left. After each assessment is a brief analysis of your answers.

PART I.

Select an answer for each question. Be honest with yourself. You are the only one who will see your responses. Your analysis appears at the end of the assessment

1. My need to take this course now is:

A.	High--I need it immediately for a specific goal.
B.	Moderate--I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
C.	Low--it could be postponed.

2. Feeling that I am a part of a class is:

A.	Not particularly necessary to me.
B.	Somewhat important to me.
C.	Very important to me.

3. I would classify myself as someone who:

A.	Often gets things done ahead of time.
B.	Needs reminding to get things done on time.
C.	Puts things off until the last minute or doesn't complete them.

4. Classroom discussion is:

A.	Rarely helpful to me.
B.	Sometimes helpful to me.
C.	Almost always helpful to me.

5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer

A.	Figuring out the instructions myself.
B.	Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
C.	Having the instructions explained to me.

6. I need faculty comments on my assignments:

A.	Within a week, so I can review what I did.
B.	Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
C.	Right away, or I get frustrated.

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a distance education class is:

A.	More than enough time for an on-campus class.
B.	The same as for a class on campus.
C.	Less than for a class on campus.

8. Coming to campus on a regular schedule is:

A.	Extremely difficult for me; I have commitments (work, family, or personal) during times when classes are offered.
B.	A little difficult, but I can arrange my priorities to allow for regular attendance on campus.
C.	Easy for me.

9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:

A.	Good--I usually understand the text without help.
B.	Average--I sometimes need help to comprehend the text.
C.	Slower than average.

10. When I need help understanding the subject:

A.	I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification.
B.	I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but I do it anyway.
C.	I never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something.

SCORING

Add 3 points for each "A" that you checked; 2 points for each "B"; and 1 point for each "C."
Total your points.
If you scored 20 points or over, a distance learning class is a real possibility for you.
If you scored between 11 and 20, distance education courses may work for you; but you may need to make a few adjustments in your schedule and study habits to succeed.
If you scored 0 to 10 points, distance learning may not currently be the better alternative for you. Talk with your counselor.

PART II.

Select an answer for each question. Be honest with yourself. You are the only one who will see your responses. Your analysis appears at the end of the assessment.

1	I am self-motivated.	Yes	No
2	I believe that online education may be more difficult than a classroom setting.	Yes	No
3	I have access to a computer.	Yes	No
4	I am comfortable with my skills on the web.	Yes	No
5	I am comfortable with my computer skills.	Yes	No
6	I am comfortable getting or giving information in writing.	Yes	No
7	I have basic word processing skills.	Yes	No
	I can use a browser to:
8	Locate and visit web sites when provided with a web address (URL).	Yes	No
9	Visit links contained in web documents.	Yes	No
10	Print web documents from my browser.	Yes	No
	I can use an e-mail program to:
11	Send and receive mail.	Yes	No
12	Reply to an e-mail message.	Yes	No
13	Attach a file to a message.	Yes	No
14	Open attachments that have been sent to me.	Yes	No
15	Cut and paste text between messages.	Yes	No
	SCORING Checking "YES" to 15 out of 15 of these questions makes you an ideal online candidate! If you have checked "NO" to two or more questions, you should consider waiting to brush up on skills or talking with your instructor.

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