1. The necessity to take this
course is...
a. =
High - I need it immediately for a degree or job.
b. =
Moderate - I could take it on campus later.
c.
= Low - it's a personal interest that could be postponed.
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2. To feel
that I am part of a class is...
a.
Not particularly necessary for me.
b.
Somewhat important to me.
c.
Very important to me.
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3. I
might classify myself as someone who...
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.
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4. I feel that classroom
discussions are...
a.
Rarely helpful to me.
b.
Sometimes helpful to me.
c.
Almost always helpful to me.
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5. When a
instructor hands out directions for assignments, I usually prefer...
a.
Figuring out the instructions on my own.
b.
Trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking for help as
needed.
c. Having the
instructions explained by the instructor.
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6. I need faculty comments on
my assignments...
a.
Within a few weeks, 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.
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7. When I consider my personal
and professional schedule,
the amount of time I have to
work on an online course is...
a.
More than enough time for a campus class.
b.
The same as for taking a class on campus.
c.
Less than for taking a class on campus.
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8. If I
need to go to
the campus to take exams or complete lab work...
a.
I can go to the campus anytime.
b.
I may miss lab assignments or exam deadlines if campus labs do not offer extended hours.
c.
I will have a difficult time being able to come to campus for exams or lab work.
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9. As a reader, I would
classify myself as...
a.
Good - I usually understand the text without help.
b.
Average - I sometimes need help to understand the text.
c.
I almost always need help understanding a college text.
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10. When I am asked
to use items such as VCRs, computers, voice mail,
or other technologies that may
be new to me...
a.
I look forward to learning new skills.
b.
I feel apprehensive, but I try anyway.
c.
I put it off or try to avoid it.
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11.
How regularly will you be able to log on to the internet to work on
this course...
a.
At least twice a week.
b.
Only once a week.
c.
I don't know for sure, my schedule is pretty hectic.
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12.
Do you know how to use a standard word processor, such as Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Works, or Word Perfect...
a.
Yes, I am comfortable with word processing.
b.
Somewhat, I would classify myself as a beginning user.
c.
No, I prefer a typewriter.
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13.
Do you have a basic knowledge of email...
a.
Yes, I have an email account and use it regularly.
b.
No, but I am willing and anxious to learn.
c.
No, I have no interest in learning about or using email.
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14.
Are you comfortable sending and receiving email attachments...
a.
Yes, I send and receive email attachments regularly.
b.
I've done it once or twice in the past.
c.
I'm not sure what an attachment is and how it relates to email.
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15.
How will you handle the situation if your computer breaks down at
some point during the course...
a.
I will get it fixed immediately and will use another system in the
meantime.
b.
I expect my instructor to be understanding and give me extensions.
c.
Nothing will go wrong, I have good equipment.
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16.
Can you meet deadlines without needing frequent prodding?
a.
I generally meet my deadlines.
b.
I tend to fall behind at times.
c.
It depends on whether or not I like the project.
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17.
Which of the following best describes your time management
skills...
a.
For the most part, I get things done on time.
b.
I need to be reminded of deadlines.
c.
I am not very organized with my time and often miss deadlines
because I'm doing too much.
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18.
How comfortable are you using computers...
a.
I enjoy working with computers and find it interesting.
b.
Somewhat, but I understand that they are important today.
c.
I don't really like them because I always seem to mess up my
system's settings.
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