1. My motivation for taking online classes is:
High motivation-my work schedule/life circumstances prevent me from taking campus classes
Moderate motivation-I would like to see if this is a possible alternative to the campus classes I can now take
Low motivation-I am not yet sure how taking online classes will benefit me
2. I am someone who:
Generally, always reads directions carefully
Skims directions to get the general idea
Does not generally read directions
3. I would rate my reading ability as:
High-reading ability is one of my strengths
Average–I usually understand what I read
Lower than average–reading is not one of my strengths
4. Choose the statement below that best fits you:
I express myself best in writing
I express myself fairly well in writing
It is difficult for me to express myself in writing
5. I best understand information when it is presented in:
Written, visual, and auditory (writing, pictures, diagrams, podcast/video lectures)
Visual (pictures, diagrams, etc)
Auditory (podcasts/lectures)
6. The amount of time I expect to spend on an online course is…
More than I would on a campus class
The same I would an on-campus class
Less than I would on a campus class
7. I am someone who…
Is self-motivated/self-directed. Can manage my time effectively and always meet deadlines without having to be reminded.
Is moderately self-motivated/self-directed. Has some difficulty managing my time effectively, but often meets deadlines without having to be reminded.
Does not manage my time very effectively and often has difficulty meeting deadlines without being reminded
8. Written discussions among fellow student and an instructor, using discussion forums are…
Very helpful to me as a learning
Of value, but not essential
Not important to me as a learner
9. Developing and applying critical thinking skills in the learning process is…
An essential part of learning
Important but not essential
Not important
10. Face-to-face social interaction with both my instructors and classmates is…
Not important to me in my educational experience
Somewhat important to me in my educational experience
An essential part of my educational experience
11. Considering my work schedule and life circumstances, the amount of time I have available to work on an online course is…
7-9 hours per week
4-6 hours per week
1-3 hours per week