Online Learning

1. My need to take this course now is

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.



2. Feeling that I am part of a class is

not particularly necessary for me.
somewhat important to me.
very important to me.



3. I would classify myself as someone who

often gets things done ahead of time.
needs reminding to get things done on time.
puts things off until the last minute.



4. Live classroom discussion and instant feedback is

NOT necessary for me to learn.
somewhat helpful.
necessary for me to learn.

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

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.

6. I need faculty feedback

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.

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I can spend on ONE distance education course is

More than 6 hours a week.
Between 4 and 6 hours a week.
Less than 4 hours a week.

8. When I am asked to use videos, computers, voice mail, or other technologies new to me,

I look forward to learning new skills.
I feel apprehensive, but try it anyway.
I put it off or try to avoid it.

9. As a reader, I would say

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.

10. If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work,

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.

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