| Take this quiz to find
out if you are ready to take online classes. |
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| 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 an online class 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. 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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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. |
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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 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. |
