How well would distance education fit your circumstances and lifestyle? Answer 10 questions below to assess if
distance learning is a fit for you.
| 1. | My need to take this course now is... |
| | | high - I need it immediately for degree, job, or other important reason. |
| | | moderate - I could take it on campus later, or substitute another course. |
| | | low - it's a personal interest that could be postponed. |
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| 2. | Feeling that I am a part of a class is... |
| | | not particularly necessary to me. |
| | | somewhat important to me. |
| | | very important to me. |
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| 3. | 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. |
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| 4. | Classroom discussions are... |
| | | rarely helpful to me. |
| | | sometimes helpful to me. |
| | | almost always helpful to me. |
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| 5. | When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer... |
| | | figuring out the instructions on my own. |
| | | trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed. |
| | | having the instructions explained orally first. |
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| 6. | I need feedback on my assignments... |
| | | in a timely manner to help with future assignments. |
| | | eventually, so I can understand my final grade. |
| | | immediately, or I get frustrated. |
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| 7. | Considering my professional & personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on an DE course is... |
| | | more than enough for a campus class or IDL course. |
| | | the same as for taking a class on campus. |
| | | less than for taking a class on campus. |
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| 8. | When I am asked to use VCRs, DVD players, CD players, computers, or other technologies that may be new to me... |
| | | I look forward to learning new skills. |
| | | I feel apprehensive, but try anyway. |
| | | I put it off or try to avoid it. |
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| 9. | 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. |
| | | slower than average. |
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| 10. | If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete lab work... |
| | | I can get to campus within a week's time if aware of deadlines. |
| | | I may miss some lab assignments or exam deadlines if campus labs are not open evenings and weekends. |
| | | I will have difficulty getting to the campus, even in the evenings or on weekends. |
