Online Learning Self-Assessment

This short survey will help you determine what skills are required and to help you decide what skills you need to improve for success in your online or web enhanced course. A web enhanced course has many of the same issues as a completely online course and should be answered with the same consideration.

To find out about what skills you may need to improve, complete the survey. Pick the one answer that best fits your computer, learning and lifestyle situations. When you are finished, click on the Send Survey button at the bottom of the page. The results will automatically display along with information to help you have a successful online experience.

1. My need to take this course now is:
  very high because I need the knowledge immediately for a degree, job or other important reason.
  moderate because I could take it later or substitute another course.
  low because it can be postponed or I just think it might be fun.
 
 
2. I am the type of learner who prefers:
  watching a performance or video.
  doing the activity myself.
  hearing a lecture.
 
 
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.
 
 
4. When in a face-to-face class with other students, I
  always participate in classroom discussions.
  may participate in classroom discussions once in a while.
  try to avoid participating in classroom discussions.
 
 
5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer
  figuring out the instructions myself.
  trying to follow the instructions on my own, then asking for help as needed.
  having the instructions explained to me.
 
 
6. I need instructor feedback or 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 frustrated.
 
 
7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on my online courses is:
  less than for a course on campus.
  the same as for a course on campus.
  more than enough.
 
 
8. I would classify my reading ability as:
  usually understanding what I read without help.
  sometimes needing help to understand what I read.
  often needing help to understand what I read.
 
 
9. When I am asked to use technologies such as e-mail, the Internet or new software, I
  look forward to learning new skills.
  feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
  put it off or try to avoid it.
 
 
10. Online courses require computer skills and access, I
  have a computer and access to the Internet at my home.
  will be able to schedule time to access my online course from a campus computer.
  am not sure how and when I can get access to a computer.