Is eLearning Right for Me?

1. Feeling that I am part of a class is:
a) Not particularly necessary to me.
b) Somewhat important to me.
c) Very important to me.

2. I would classify myself as someone who:
a) Often gets things done ahead of time.
b) Needs reminding to get things done on time.
c) Puts things off until the last minute.

3. Classroom discussions are:
a) Rarely helpful to me.
b) Sometimes helpful to me.
c) Almost always helpful to me.

4. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:
a) Figuring out the instructions myself.
b) Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
c) Having the instructions explained to me.

5. I need faculty comments on my assignments:
a) Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did.
b) Within a few days, or I forget what I did.
c) Right away, or I get very frustrated.

6. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on distance learning courses is:
a) More than enough for a campus class or a distance learning course.
b) The same as the amount of time I have to work on an on-campus class.
c) Less than the amount of time I have to work on an on-campus class.

7. When I am asked to use VCRs, computers, voice mail or other technologies that are new to me:
a) I look forward to learning new skills.
b) I feel apprehensive but try it anyway.
c) I put it off and try to avoid it.

8. As a reader, I would classify myself as:
a) Good. I usually understand the text without help.
b) Average. I sometimes need help understanding the text.
c) Slower than average.

9. If I have to go to the campus to take exams or complete work:
a) I can go to campus anytime.
b) I may miss some lab assignments or exam deadlines if campus labs are not open evenings or weekends.
c) I will have difficulty going to the campus, even during evenings and on weekends.