1. My need to take this program online is

    great. I want it to advance in my job.
    moderate. I'm not really certain what I want to do with this degree.
    minimal. I could postpone it.

   
   
2. Seeing my classmates and instructor in class is

    not particularly necessary for me.
    somewhat important to me.
    very important to me.

   
   
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. Live classroom discussion and instant feedback is

    NOT necessary for me to learn.
    somewhat helpful.
    absolutely essential for me to learn.

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

    can usually figure things out myself.
    try to follow the directions on my own, then ask for help as needed.
    usually have to have the directions explained aloud to me.

   
   
6. I need instructor feedback

    within a couple of days in order to review what I did.
    within a few hours, or I forget what I did.
    right away or I get very frustrated.

   
   
7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I can spend on ONE online course is

    more than 3 hours a week.
    between 2 and 3 hours a week.
    less than 2 hours a week.

   
   
8. I would describe myself as an online __________ .

    advanced user. I go online to pay bills, shop, check e-mail, read news, etc.
    average user. I go online two or three times a week to check e-mail, and browse a few of my
           usual sites.
    newbie. I go online only at work, and seldom use it to do personal business.

   
   
9. As a reader, I would say I

    usually understand what I read, and I enjoy reading.
    sometimes need clarification after I read a chapter, and I don't read very often.
    need to hear things explained in order to understand course material, and I only read
           when necessary.

   
   
10. My friends and family are

     supportive of my online learning and will allow me time to study and 'attend class' online at home.
     supportive of my online learning, but they find it hard to give me the time that I need to study and
            'attend class' online at home.
     somewhat supportive, but it's virtually impossible for me to have any quiet uninterrupted time to
            study online at home.

    
    

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