1. My reason for taking an online course is the following: (please check only one selection)

A. I am a busy adult that needs an alternative to traditional courses.

B. I am supplementing my on campus classes with an online course to round out my schedule.

C. I hear that online courses are easier than traditional courses.

2. Feeling that I am part of a class is: (please check only one selection)

A. Not particularly necessary to me.

B. Somewhat important to me.

C. Very important to me.

3. I would classify myself as someone who: (please check only one selection)

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 or doesn't complete them.

4. Classroom discussion is: (please check only one selection)

A. Rarely helpful to me.

B. Sometimes helpful to me.

C. Almost always helpful to me.

5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer: (please check only one selection)

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.

6. I need faculty comments on my assignments: (please check only one selection)

A. Within a week, 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.

7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a distance-learning course is: (please check only one selection)

A. More than enough for an on-campus course.

B. The same as for a class held on campus.

C. Less than for a class held on campus.

8. Having face to face interaction with my instructor is: (please check only one selection)

A. Not particularly important to me.

B. Somewhat important to me.

C. Very important to me.

9. As a reader, I would classify myself as: (please check only one selection)

A. Good; I usually understand the text without help.

B. Average; I sometimes need help in understanding the text.

C. Slower than average.

10. When I need help understanding the subject: (please check only one selection)

A. I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification.

B. I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but do it anyway.

C. I never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something.

11. I generally consider my computer skills as the following: (please check only one selection)

A. I am expert computer user.

B. I am competent in most computer skills, however, I am a quick learner.

C. I am a new user and don't use computers that often.

12. I can download software and install it to my computer. (please check only one selection)

A. Yes, I've done this before.

B. While I have not done this before, I do not have any apprehension in attempting this.

C. I would be afraid to do this.

13. I would describe my skills as a writer as: (please check only one selection)

A. I feel that I can competently communicate in written form.

B. While my writing skills need some work, I feel that I can communicate without too much difficulty.

C. I have trouble verbalizing my thoughts on paper.

14. I need to be reminded of when assignments are due. (please check only one selection)

A. Rarely.

B. Sometimes.

C. Often.

15. I find that reading the text book and reading related materials is: (please check only one selection)

A. A great way to gain knowledge and insight for a particular topic.

B. A necessary evil that accompanies online education.

C. Something that I probably will not be doing.

Your Score is:

If you scored from 41-45, you should have no difficulty in adapting to online education.

If you scored from 36-40, you may experience some difficulty initially with adapting to online education.

If you scored from 31-35, you may experience difficulty with online education, however, if you apply yourself, you should do fine.

If you scored from 26-30, you may experience greater difficulty than the average student in adapting to online education and you may wish to consider other options.

If you scored from 15-25, you probably should not attempt an online class at this time.