| I have access to a high-speed Internet connection (DSL, cable, dorm, etc) | |
| I have access to a dial-up modem for Internet access. |
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| I have no problem retaining information if I read it. | |
| I retain information better if I hear it spoken directly to me. |
| I am comfortable using online discussion forums. | |
| I have never really posted messages to an online forum before. |
| 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 professors for extensions in the past.
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| Setting aside a regular 5-8 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. Besides, I thought you could do the work whenever you wanted...right?
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| 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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| I am comfortable learning through individual reading and study. | |
| I usually need direct explanation by an instructor and face-to-face interaction with peers to feel comfortable learning material.
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| I can learn from a variety of formats (lectures, videos, podcasts, online discussion, conferencing). | |
| My learning style usually requires a structured lecture at its core. |
| I have my own relatively new computer (2-3 years old) onto which I can install any additional software necessary for the course. | |
| My computer is 5-7 years old –or–
I use the computer labs on campus or someone else's to do my work. |
| If I can't figure out something, I am comfortable asking my classmates or the instructor for help via email, discussion board, or chat. | |
| Meeting with my professor in person to ask questions is more comfortable for me |
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A total score of 20 or higher is an indication that you are a student with the technical capabilities and skill set needed to enroll in online courses.
