FA21 Is online learning right for you?

Should you consider taking an online course?

If you are wondering whether or not to take an online course, why not take a moment or two to complete the following survey? It will help you decide whether this is the right educational format for you.

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* 1. My computer skills are

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.

average. I can use e-mail, web browsers, and word-processing software. I don't feel comfortable solving technology problems on my own.

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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* 2. Which statement best describes your access to technology?

I have a computer at home with internet access.

I have regular access to a computer with internet access.

I don't have access to a computer.

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* 3. When I am asked to use computers, smartphones, DVD/Blu-ray players, social media or other technologies new to me,

I look forward to learning new skills.

I feel a little nervous but try anyway.

I feel quite anxious and try to avoid doing it.

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* 4. Considering my school work, social life, family structure, and work schedule, the amount of uninterrupted time I have to devote to an online course per week is

9-12 hours

4-8 hours

0-3 hours

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* 5. As a reader, I would classify myself as

good; I usually understand text without help.

average; I sometimes need help understanding the text.

slower than average; it usually takes me longer than others to read and understand text.

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* 6. When I receive feedback from an instructor, I prefer

written comments so I can figure out how to apply them to my work.

written comments with some oral explanation to clarify points I might not understand.

to talk to the instructor to really understand what I need to do.

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* 7. Who is most responsible for what and how much you learn?

I am ultimately responsible for my own learning.

The instructor and I share equal responsibility for what and how much I learn.

The instructor is most responsible for what and how much I learn.

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* 8. I would classify myself as someone who

often gets things done ahead of time. I'm not a procrastinator.

needs reminding to get things done on time. Sometimes I procrastinate.

puts things off until the last moment. I usually wait as late as possible to complete my work.

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* 9. Face to face communication is

not essential to me. I understand that quality learning can take place without face to face interaction.

important to me and I wonder about my ability to learn without being able to see the instructor and other students.

essential and I can't learn unless I can interact in person with the instructor and other students.

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* 10. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer

figuring out the directions myself.

trying to follow directions on my own but am willing to ask for help as needed.

having the instructions explained to me.

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* 11. I would describe my personal style as

self-motivated, self-disciplined and organized.

motivated, but I need help remembering assignments and due dates.

pretty disorganized; I need someone to motivate me and help me stay on top of my work.

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* 12. I'm considering taking an online course because

I've taken an online class before and enjoyed the experience.

I'm curious about online classes and this fits better in my schedule.

I need the class for a graduation requirement and I can't fit it into my campus schedule.