Are You Likely to Succeed in an Online Course?

1. My need to take this online course now is:

A. high - I need it immediately for a degree, job or other important reason.
B. moderate - I could take it on campus later or substitute another course.
C. low - it's a low personal interest that could be postponed.

2. Feeling that I am part of a class is:

A. not particularly necessary for me.
B. somewhat important to me.
C. very important to me.

3. I would classify myself as someone who:

A. often get things done ahead of time.
B. needs reminding to get things done on time.
C. puts things off until the last minute.

4. Classroom discussions with a teacher and classmates are:

A. rarely helpful to me.
B. sometimes helpful to me.
C. almost always helpful to me.

5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment, I prefer:

A. figuring out the instructions on my own.
B. trying to follow the directions on my own.
C. having the instructions explained by the instructor.

6. Considering my professional and personal schedule, I think the amount of time I have to work on this online course is:

A. 7-10 hours per week.
B. 4-6 hours per week.
C. 1-3 hours per week.

7. I usually read and answer my e-mail:

A. at least once a day.
B. once every couple of days.
C. once every week or less.

8. When I am asked to use computers, voicemail, or other technologies new to me:

A. I look forward to learning new skills.
B. I feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
C. I put it off or try to avoid it.

9. As a reader, I would classify myself as:

A. good - I usually understand a college text without help.
B. average - I sometimes need help to understand a college text.
C. I almost always need help understanding a college text.

10. If I have to go to campus to take exams or complete work:

A. I can go to campus anytime.
B. I may miss some assignments or deadlines if a campus is not open evenings and weekends.
C. I will have difficulty getting to campus, even in the evenings and on weekends.