Survey-Is Online Learning For Me? |
Take this short survey to find out if you are ready to take online classes. Answer the questions truthfully to get the most helpful feedback. |
1. My technology access is best described as... |
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I have a computer at home with Internet access
and I have my own e-mail account. |
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I have regular access to a computer with Internet
access and I have my own e-mail account. |
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I don't have a computer or an e-mail address. |
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2. My technology skills are... |
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Very good.I can use e-mail, Web browsers, word-processing
software, and can download files and create attachments. I like
trying to solve technology problems on my own and don't get frustrated
easily. |
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Average. I can use e-mail, Web browsers and
word-processing software. I don't feel comfortable solving technology
problems on my own. |
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Below average. I have used e-mail, Web browsers
and word-processing software, but I get frustrated when things don't
work the way they should. |
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3. Face-to-face communication is... |
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Not essential 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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Essential and I can't learn unless I can interact
in person with the instructor and other students. |
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4. 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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5. The amount of uninterrupted time I have to devote
to online classes is. |
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15 hours or more per week, anytime during the
day or night. |
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10-15 hours per week, mainly at night. |
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less than 10 hours per week. |
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6. When it comes to studying and completing asignments, I am... |
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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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Pretty disorganized - I need someone to motivate
me and help me stay on top of my coursework. |
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7. When it comes to procrastination, |
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I rarely procrastinate. I usually do my work as soon as it is asigned. |
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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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8. My reading and writing abilities are... |
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Above average. I enjoy reading and writing and
have confidence in my abilities. |
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OK. I read well but I'm not comfortable expressing
myself in writing. |
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Below average. I don't like reading and look
for classes without a lot of writing assignments. |
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9. My critical thinking skills are... |
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Very good. I can analyze class materials and
formulate opinions on what I've learned. |
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Fair. I can sometimes analyze class materials
and form opinions but it is a struggle for me. |
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Poor. Analyzing material is not something I
do well. |
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10. Class discussions are... |
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Important to me and useful in helping me learn
the information presented in class. I almost always participate
in class discussions. |
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Somewhat important to my learning. I sometimes
participate in class discussions. |
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Not very useful to me. I don't usually participate
in class discussions. |
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11. When it comes to learning. |
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I welcome opportunities to learn new things
and master new technologies. |
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I get nervous around new technologies, but I
like to learn. |
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I get very nervous around technology and would
rather not try it. |
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12. I am considering taking an online courses 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. |
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I need classes for a graduation requirement. |