My need to take this course is:
high- I need it immediately for a degree, job, or other important reason.
moderate- I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
low- it is a personal interest that could be postponed.
Having face-to-face interaction is:
not particularly important to me.
somewhat important to me.
very important to me.
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.
Classroom discussion is:
rarely helpful to me.
sometimes helpful to me.
almost always helpful to me.
When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:
figuring out the instructions myself.
trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
having the instructions explained to me.
I need faculty to constantly remind me of due dates and assignments:
rarely.
sometimes.
often.
Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on an online course is:
more than for a campus course.
the same as for a class on campus.
less than for a class on campus.
When I am asked to use email, computers, or other new technologies presented to me:
I look forward to learning new skills.
I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
I put it off or try to avoid it.
As a reader, I would classify myself as:
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.
If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work:
I have difficulty getting to campus, even in the evenings and on weekends.
I may miss some lab assignments or exam deadlines if campus labs are not open evenings and weekends.
I can go to campus anytime.
