Answer each question to assess how well online courses would fit your learning needs.

  1. 1. Do you need to take this course now for a degree, job or other important reason?
  2. 2. Does your lifestyle (family, work or personal schedule) make it difficult for your to attend courses during scheduled times?
  3. 3. Do you often get things done ahead of time?
  4. 4. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, do you prefer figuring out the instructions on your own?
  5. 5. Are you comfortable and competent sending out e-mail and using the Internet?
  6. 6. Do you usually read and understand the textbook without help?
  7. 7. Do you look forward to learning new technology skills?
  8. 8. Are you willing to commit 6-8 hours per week to a course?
  9. 9. Are you self-motivated and self-disciplined?
  10. 10. Do you feel that high quality learning can take place without the face-to-face discussions in a traditional classroom?
  11. 11. Can you communicate effectively in writing?
  12. 12. Are you willing to "speak up" when you have a question?
  13. 13. Do you enjoy working independently?
  14. 14. Could you benefit from direct, personal written instructor feedback?
  15. 15. Do you have (or are you willing to obtain) access to a computer, Internet service provider and telephone modem at home?
  16. 16. Do you believe in the value of critical thinking in the learning process?
  17. 17. Can you be open-minded about sharing your work, life and educational experiences as part of the learning process?
  18. 18. Do you usually think ideas through before responding?