EXIT DE Online Readiness Survey Question Title 1. What will you do if your computer breaks down, or the Internet connection fails? I will try to fix it. I will ask the instructor for extensions on all my assignments. I will use a computer at a friend's house or at the library. OK Question Title 2. How do you connect to the Internet? Cable or DSL Unsure Dial up OK Question Title 3. Do you feel comfortable downloading and installing software programs? I feel comfortable. I have done this many times. Not really. I will ask for help. I will not and/or cannot download and install any software on my computer. OK Question Title 4. Are you comfortable using an Internet browser? Yes, I browse the web all the time. What is an Internet browser? No. I would like help. OK Question Title 5. Are you comfortable using email? I do not have an email account. I would like to learn about email. Yes, I use email and texting all the time to communicate. I don't like email. OK Question Title 6. Are you comfortable using a mouse? A mouse? No. I always click the wrong thing. Yes. OK Question Title 7. Are you comfortable with computer file management: saving, copying, deleting, and moving files? I would like to learn about file management. No. I can never find my files after I save them. Yes. I am computer literate. OK Question Title 8. Do you know how to use standard word processing software program such as Microsoft Word? No. I have never used a word processing program. Yes, I use word processing software all the time. I have used word processing software a few times. I would like help. OK Question Title 9. Are you comfortable working on a computer? I would like to learn more about computers. I am very computer literate. I am uncomfortable with computers, but will use one if I have to. OK Question Title 10. If you are a student with a disability, and believe you will need accommodations, will you inform your instructor and contact Disabled Student Programs and Services? Unsure Yes No OK Question Title 11. How often will you login to your online course? Once or twice a week. Every day. As often as required. OK Question Title 12. How much time will you spend studying and interacting within your online course? Less time than a traditional, face-to-face class, because it will be easier. As much time as it takes to complete the course. The same amount of time as a traditional, face-to-face class. OK Question Title 13. How do you rate traditional, face-to-face classroom discussion with an instructor and other students? Face-to-face discussion is an important and essential aspect of my educational experience. I am shy and do not communicate effectively with an instructor and other students. I can communicate effectively through email, discussion boards, and chat rooms. OK Question Title 14. When an instructor in a face-to-face classroom hands out directions for an assignment: I need to hear the directions in order to understand my responsibilities. I can read and understand directions. I need help to understand the directions. OK Question Title 15. I am a motivated and self-directed learner: Always Sometimes Never - I usually need someone to show me what needs to be done. OK Question Title 16. I use the Internet: Less than 3 times a week. Daily. 3 to 5 times a week. OK Question Title 17. I would describe my writing skills as: Below average Above average Average OK Question Title 18. I would describe my reading skills as: Below average Above average Average OK Question Title 19. I submit my school assignments on time: Occasionally Usually Always OK Question Title 20. My reason for taking an online course is: I am curious about what an online course is like. My career and/life circumstances prevent me from attending traditional, face-to-face classes. I think an online course will be easier than a traditional, face-to-face course. OK DONE