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See if Online Learning is right for you. Discover your chance for success by taking an online learning personality test.

Select one answer for each question, and get your score.

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Personality Test Form

  1. My need to take this course now is
  2. great. I need it soon for a degree, job, etc.
    moderate. I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
    minimal. I could postpone it.

  3. Feeling that I am part of a class is
  4. not particularly necessary for me.
    somewhat important to me.
    very important to me.

  5. I would classify myself as someone who
  6. often gets things done ahead of time.
    needs reminding to get things done on time.
    puts things off until the last minute.

  7. Live classroom discussion and instant feedback is
  8. NOT necessary for me to learn.
    somewhat helpful.
    necessary for me to learn.
  9. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I
  10. can usually figure things out myself.
    try to follow the directions on my own, then ask for help as needed.
    usually have to have the directions explained to me.
  11. I need faculty feedback
  12. within a couple of days in order to review what I did.
    within a few hours, or I forget what I did.
    right away or I get very frustrated.
  13. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I can spend on ONE distance education course is
  14. More than 6 hours a week.
    Between 4 and 6 hours a week.
    Less than 4 hours a week.
  15. When I am asked to use videos, computers, voice mail, or other technologies new to me,
  16. I look forward to learning new skills.
    I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway.
    I put it off or try to avoid it.
  17. As a reader, I would say
  18. I usually understand what I read.
    I sometimes need clarification after I read a chapter.
    I need to hear things explained in order to understand course material.
  19. If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work,
  20. my schedule is rather flexible when I need it to be.
    it will take quite a bit of juggling of my schedule to arrange it.
    It will be virtually impossible for me to come to campus.

 

Your Score =

 

If you scored:

  • 70% or more
    - Internet courses are a real possibility for you.
  • 50% - 69%
    - Distance Education courses may work for you, but you probably need to make a few adjustments to your schedule and study habits.
  • 49% or less
    - Distance Education may not currently be the best alternative for you.

 


Division of Educational Technology

 

Ann McCandless
Dean of Educational Technology

 

Gloria Sabatelli
Coordinator of Educational Technology

 

Debra Brim
Educational Technology Support Specialist

 

Elaine Chuba
Division Secretary

724.284.8523
edtech@bc3.edu



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