Online Course Readiness Assessment Portal

Summary:

As part of the program, students may take some courses online. Online courses are offered within the institution’s learning management system, and success in online courses requires dedication, self-discipline, and technical proficiency with Internet and computer technologies.

Basic Technology Skills:
Keyboarding and computer skills are very important for your success in your online studies. Familiarity with email systems; attaching documents to email messages; ability to create, save, and find files and similar basic computer skills will be very useful.

The next page will display a series of questions to assess your readiness for online work.

Lets start by learning who you are:

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* 1. Contact Information

Name

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* 2. What is today's date

Date / Time

Date

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* 3. What campus are you located?

Cleveland

Columbus

Cincinnati

Miami

Chicago

Lombard

Denver

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* 4. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I am good at setting goals and deadlines for myself.

I am not strong at setting goals for myself

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* 5. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I am comfortable and proficient at creating, saving, locating, and opening files on a computer

I am not proficient working with files on a computer

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* 6. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I am comfortable with searches, setting bookmarks and downloading files.

I am not comfortable with things like doing searches, bookmarks or downloading files

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* 7. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I am usually able to stay on task and avoid distractions (texting, Facebook) while studying.

I get distracted easily while studying and need a lot of time to accomplish my work.

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* 8. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I have access to a webcam and microphone for simple multimedia participation.

I do not have access to a webcam and microphone for simple multimedia participation.

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* 9. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I have no problem retaining information if I read it.

I retain information better if I hear it spoken directly to me.

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* 10. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I am comfortable using online discussion forums.

I have never really posted messages to an online forum before.

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* 11. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I am usually able to stay on task and avoid distractions (texting/Facebook) while studying.

I get distracted easily while studying and need a lot of time to accomplish my work.

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* 12. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I am very good at planning and managing my time so that my work is on time and complete.

I am ok with time management but have had to ask instructor or teachers for extension in the past.

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* 13. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

Setting aside a regular 4-6 hours per week to devote to an online class is possible for me.

It's hard for me to predict when I'll be able to do the online work.

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* 14. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I have little or no trouble expressing myself in writing using formal grammar and spelling.

I have found using formal grammar and spelling to be a challenge in expressing myself

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* 15. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I am comfortable learning through individual reading and study.

I usually need direct explanation by an instructor and face-to-face interaction with peers.

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* 16. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I can learn from a variety of formats (lectures, videos, podcasts, online discussion/conferences)

My learning style usually requires a structured lecture at its core

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* 17. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I know how to login into a password protected website or account.

I have little to no experience accessing and using password protected accounts or websites.

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* 18. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

I have access to a reliable computer to perform online work.

I do not have access to a reliable computer to perform online work.

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* 19. Click the checkbox below that best describes you

If I can't figure out something, I am comfortable asking my classmates/instructors via email.

Meeting with my instructor in person to ask questions is more comfortable for me.