Distance Learning Self-Assessment

Q1: My need to begin this program now is...

High - I need it immediately for degree, job, or other important reason.

Moderate - I could take it on campus later, or at some other place/time.

Low - it's a personal interest that could be postponed.

Q2: Feeling that I am a part of a class is...

Not particularly necessary to me.

Somewhat important to me.

Very important to me.

Q3: 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.

Q4: Classroom discussions are...

Rarely helpful to me.

Sometimes helpful to me.

Almost always helpful to me.

Q5: I need faculty comments on my assignments...

Right away, or I get very frustrated.

Within a few days, or I forget what I did.

Within a few weeks, since I can review what I did.

Q6: Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on an advanced/graduate course is...

More than enough for a campus class.

The same as for taking a class on campus.

Less than for taking a class on campus.

Q7: I have access to a computer and the internet:

Both work -and- home.

Either work -or- home

I do not have internet access.

Q8: When I am asked to use DVD players, computers programs, or other technologies that may be new to me...

I look forward to learning new skills.

I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.

I put it off or try to avoid it.

Q9: In rating my computer skills for online purposes, including e-mail (sending, receiving & attachments), using a web browser (such as IE, Netscape) and finding electronic resources, I would say that...

I am comfortable and competent.

I am able to complete the tasks, but am not accomplished at them.

I do not have experience in these areas.

Q10: As a reader, I would classify myself as...

Good - I usually understand the text/directions without help.

Average - I sometimes need help to understand the text or directions.

Slower than average. I often require assistance with texts or directions.