1. My need to take this course is:
high- I need it immediately for a degree, job, or other
important reason.
moderate- I could take it on campus later or substitute
another course.
low- it is a personal interest that could be
postponed.
2. Having face-to-face interaction
is:
not particularly important to 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. Classroom discussion is:
rarely helpful to me.
sometimes helpful to me.
almost always helpful to me.
5. When an instructor hands out
directions for an assignment, I prefer:
figuring out the instructions myself.
trying to follow the directions on my own, then asking
for help as needed.
having the instructions explained to me.
6. I need faculty to constantly remind me
of due dates and assignments:
rarely.
sometimes.
often.
7. Considering my professional and
personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on an
online course is:
more than for a campus course.
the same as for a class on campus.
less than for a class on campus.
8. When I am asked to use email,
computers, or other new technologies presented to
me:
I
look forward to learning new skills.
I
feel apprehensive, but try anyway.
I
put it off or try to avoid it.
9. In terms of computer experience, I consider myself:
a computer whiz.
capable of figuring things out.
a novice.
10. As a reader, I would classify myself
as:
good- I usually understand the text without
help.
average- I sometimes need help to understand the
text.
below average- I often need help to understand the
text.
11. If I have to go to campus to take
exams or complete work:
I
have difficulty getting to campus, even in the evenings and on
weekends.
I
may miss some lab assignments or exam deadlines if campus labs
are not open evenings and weekends.
I
can go to campus anytime.
12. I expect online instructors to be available:
by email or other modes of communication occasionally .
by email at least once or twice a week.
24/7 by email as well as in an on-campus office.
13. I expect each online class I take to be:
challenging in its approach and learning system.
varied in its offerings of approaches.
exactly the same as other online classes.
