ARE YOU SUITED FOR DISTANCE LEARNING?

TAKE THE QUIZ

1. My need to take this course is:
high – I need it immediately for a degree, job, or other important reason
moderate – I could take it on campus later or substitute another course
low – it is a personal interest that could be postponed

2. Having face-to-face interaction is:
not particularly important to 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. Classroom discussion is:
rarely helpful to me
sometimes helpful to me
almost always helpful to me

5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:
figuring out the instructions myself
trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed
having the instructions explained to me

6. I need faculty to constantly remind me of due dates and assignments:
rarely
sometimes
often

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule ,the amount of time I have to work on an online course is:
more than for a campus course
the same as for a class on campus
less than for a class on campus

8. When I am asked to use email, computers, or other new technologies presented to me:
I look forward to learning new skills
I feel apprehensive, but try anyway
I put it off or try to avoid it

9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:
good – I usually understand the text without help.
average – I sometimes need help to understand the text.
below average – I often need help to understand the text.

10. If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work:
I have difficulty getting to campus, even in the evenings and on weekends.
I may miss some lab assignments or exam deadlines if campus labs are not open evenings and weekends.
I can go to campus anytime.