1. My need to take this course now is...
(a) high - I need it immediately for degree, job, or other
important reason.
(b) moderate - I could take it on campus later, or at some other
place/time.
(c) low - it’s a personal interest that could be postponed.
2. Feeling that I am a part of a class is...
(a) not particularly necessary to me.
(b) somewhat important to me.
(c) very important to me.
3. I would classify myself as someone who...
(a) often gets things done ahead of time.
(b) needs reminding to get things done on time.
(c) puts things off until the last minute.
4. Classroom discussions are...
(a) rarely helpful to me.
(b) sometimes helpful to me.
(c) almost always helpful to me.
5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer...
(a) figuring out the instructions on my own.
(b) trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help
as needed.
(c) having the instructions explained orally.
6. I need faculty comments on my assignments...
(a) right away, or I get very frustrated.
(b) within a few days, or I forget what I did.
(c) within a few weeks, since I can review what did.
7. Considering my professional and personal schedules, the amount of time I have to work on the course is...
(a) more than enough for a campus class.
(b) the same as for taking a class on campus.
(c) less than for taking a class on campus.
8. When I am asked to use VCR’s, computer, voice mail or other technologies that may be new to me...
(a) I look forward to learning new skills.
(b) I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
(c) I put to off or try to avoid it.
9. In rating my skills at sending e-mail, and finding electronic resources, I would say that...
(a) I am comfortable and competent.
(b) I am able to complete the task, but am not accomplished at
them.
(c) I am not sure what this question means.
10. As a reader, I would classify myself as
(a) good - I usually understand the text without help.
(b) average - I sometimes need help to understand the textbook.
(c) slower than average.
Scoring: Add 3 points of each (a) that you circled, 2 points for each (b), and 1 point for each (c). If you scored over 20, online courses may be a real possibility for you. If you scored between 11 and 20, online courses may work for you, but you need to make a few adjustments in your attitude and planning to succeed. If you scored 10 or less, online courses may not currently be a suitable option for you before you enroll.