Distance Education Questionairre

Is distance education right for you?
Success in a distance education course requires maturity and a strong commitment by the student. Distance education requires at least as much time as on-campus courses and many students feel that the courses are as hard or harder than on-campus courses. The following quiz is a self-administered tool to assist you in determining your readiness for Distance Learning course work. Answer honestly - no one will see this but you! 1. My need to take this course now is: High - I need it immediately Moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course Low - it could be postponed (Continued top of next column...)	2. As a reader, I would classify myself as: Good - I usually understand the text without help Average - I sometimes need help to understand text Slower than average 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   (Scroll down to next screen to continue...)
4. I need faculty comments on my     assignments: Within a few weeks, so I can review what I did Within a few days, or I forget what I did Right away, or I get very frustrated 5. Live classroom discussion is: Not particularly necessary to me Somewhat important to me Very important to me 6. Feeling that I am part of a classroom is: Not particularly necessary for me Somewhat important to me Very important to me 7. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer: Figuring out the instructions myself Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as needed Having the instructions explained to me (Continued top of next column...)	8. When I am asked to use VCR's, computers, voice mail, e-mail, or other technologies that are new to me: I look forward to learning new skills I feel apprehensive, but I try anyway I put it off or try to avoid it 9. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a Distance Learning course is: More than enough time for an on-campus course The same as for an on-campus course Less than for an on-campus course 10. When I need help understanding the subject: I am comfortable approaching an instructor for clarification I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor for clarification I never approach an instructor to admit I don't understand something (Scroll down to next screen to continue...)

Score yourself: Add 3 points for each "a" that you chose, 2 points for each "b", and 1 point for each "c". 20 or over: A distance learning course is a real possibility for you. 11-19: Distance learning courses may work for you, but you may need to make a few adjustments in your schedule and study habits to succeed. 10 or less: A distance learning course may not currently be the best alternative for you. It would be best to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors.