Is Distance Learning for Me?

1.  I would classify myself as:

A.  someone who is a self-starter and internally motivated.

B.  someone who needs occasional prodding to accomplish goals.

C.  someone who does not work well independently and requires constant prodding or reminders.

2.  I would further classify myself as:

A.  visual learner-I retain material best when I "see " it.

B.  auditory learner-I retain material best when I "hear" it.

C.  both an auditory and visual learner.

3.  When I am assigned tasks, I:

A.  often get things done on time or early.

B.  need continual prompting to get things done on time.

C.  frequently postpones work until the last minute or sometimes I am late.

4. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment:

A.  I can figure out the instructions on my own.

B.  I can usually follow the directions on my own, but I like to be able to ask for help if needed.

C.  I have difficulty figuring out instructions on my own and I like them explained orally first.

5.  To me having the instructor in my classroom while learning the subject is:

A.  not particularly necessary for me.

B.  somewhat important to me.

C.  Very important for me to understand the material.

6.  When I turn in an assignment, I expect the teacher to grade and to comment on my assignments:

A.  within a reasonable amount of time, so I can review what I did but I not get frustrated if it takes longer.

B.  within a day or two, or I forget what I did.

C.  and return them immediately or I get very frustrated and confused.

7.  When it comes to the organization of the class material:

A.  I can learn even if the class is not highly structured.

B.  I like some structure in the class.

C.  I feel very uncomfortable and have difficulty learning when a class is not highly structured.

8.  My computer skills are:

A.  proficient- I have excellent computer skills and would label myself as Internet literate.

B.  I am somewhat familiar with the computer and the internet environment.

C.  I am not very familiar with a computer and do not feel comfortable surfing the net.

9.  When I am asked to use VCRs, TVs, computers, e-mail or other technologies that may be new to me:

A.  I have little or no difficulty learning these new skills.

B.  I sometimes feel apprehensive, but try them anyway if I know that I can call for help when necessary.

C.  I frequently get frustrated and I may put off the work or even try to avoid it.

10. The VCR, tape players, TVs and computer equipment required for the class:

A.  is at home, at work or somewhere also which is readily available for me.

B.  may be difficult at times to locate.

C.  Is not really available to me.

11.  If I have to go to campus or other testing /learning sites to take exams or complete lab work:

A.  I have time to go to the site when required

B.  There may be times I will miss some labs or test dates especially if they are not open when I am available

C.  I would have a great deal of difficulty getting to a campus or other testing/learning site to take tests classes or labs.

12.  When considering registering for an online course:

A.  I am eager to use this new technology as a learning tool.

B.  I am somewhat apprehensive about this type of course.

C.  I am nervous about taking a course outside the traditional classroom environment.

13.  I think my reading comprehension is:

A.  Better than average

B.  Average

C.  Below average

14.  Considering my professional and personal schedules, the amount of time that I have to work on an distance education course is:

A.  8 hours a week

B.  6 hours a week

C.  4 hours a week

15.  As a writer, I would classify myself as:

A.  good.

B.  average.

C.  below average.