Interested in Learning Online? Survey

Online courses have many advantages. Their flexibility and convenience give many students an opportunity to fit education into their lives that they otherwise might not have. But online learning also has special demands that you should be aware of before you jump in.

Sometimes, students mistakenly assume that online courses are easier than their onsite counterparts because they don’t have to attend class three hours a week. This is not really the case.

While it’s true that online courses do not require scheduled, onsite meetings, they make up for classroom lecture time with other activities. For some students, online classes are actually more difficult because these activities require a high degree of self-direction and independence. Likewise, some students get more out of connecting with instructors and classmates in-person than they do out of the online experience. This survey will take less than 5 minutes to complete and tell us how YOU like to learn as well as assist us in determining if online learning is right for you.

1.My access to technology:(Required.)

I don't have regular access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with dependable high speed internet access

I sometime have access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with dependable high speed internet access

I have access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with dependable high speed internet access anytime I need it

2.The amount of time I can realistically devote to my coursework is:(Required.)

15 hours or more a week

10-15 hours a week

Less than 10 hours a week

3.My personal and professional schedule is:(Required.)

Very Predictable-I can generally schedule and devote blocks of time for my coursework

Generally Predictable-Sometimes surprise meetings come up but I have a pretty regular schedule that would allow me to set aside enough time for my coursework

Chaotic-My schedule changes all the time. I rarely know when I will have free time available for coursework

4.What is your employment status?(Required.)

I currently work a full-time job (40 or more hours a week)

I currently work a part time job (less than 40 hours a week)

I currently work multiple part time jobs (each less than 40 hours a week)

I am not currently working

5.When it comes to time management:(Required.)

I am very aware of upcoming deadlines and organize my time well

I am focused but sometimes get distracted. I meet deadlines most of the time.

I am not very good at time management and could use some help improving, I find myself running behind and often miss important deadlines and appointments.

6.I would describe myself as:(Required.)

Self-motivated, self-disciplined and organized

Spontaneous, somewhat self-disciplined but I may need occasional motivation to stay focused

Need to be frequently reminded of assignments and due dates

Other (please specify)

7.Having face-to-face interaction is in a classroom:(Required.)

not particularly important to me

somewhat important to me

very important to me

8.I would classify myself as someone who(Required.)

often gets things done ahead of time

needs reminding to get things done on time

puts things off until last minute

9.Classroom discussion in "real time" is:(Required.)

rarely helpful to me

sometimes helpful to me

almost always helpful to me

10.When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:(Required.)

to be able to ask questions of the instructor face to face in the classroom

for the instructor to explain the instructions in a brief video

to just read the instructions on my own

12.When I am asked to use email, computers, or other new technologies presented to me:(Required.)

I look forward to learning new skills

I feel apprehensive but try anyway

I put it off or try to avoid it.

13.My Technology Skills are:(Required.)

BASIC-I can use email, search the internet and use word processing software

AVERAGE-I am comfortable using email, the internet and computer programs. I don't feel comfortable solving computer/technology issues on my own.

GOOD-I am comfortable using email, the internet, and computer programs. I like solving technology problems and can often troubleshoot any issues I encounter

I don't know how to use a computer, create and save a document, send an email, use searches to find information, but I am willing to learn.

Other (please specify)

14.As a reader, I would classify myself as:(Required.)

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

15.When I need help in class:(Required.)

I feel comfortable asking questions when I need help

I hesitate asking questions, but will ask for help if I need it.

I do not like to ask questions or ask for help

Other (please specify)

18.Please provide your contact information:(Required.)

First and Last Name

Program of Study

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Cell Phone Number